PureRef was created to be a simple and lightweight tool for artists to organize and view their reference images. Image can be scaled and collage can also be made.

There are many alternatives to Image Overlay Utility for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is PureRef, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Image Overlay Utility and eight of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Image Overlay Utility are opti, CThruView Transparent Image Viewer, PixelPerfect and CrossOver: Crosshair Overlay.
PureRef was created to be a simple and lightweight tool for artists to organize and view their reference images. Image can be scaled and collage can also be made.



CThruView is a free transparent image viewer that allows mouse clicks to go through the image. This makes your image see through and click through, so use it as tracing paper, splash screen or watermark.

Allows developers to put a semi-transparent image overlay over the top of the developed HTML and perform per pixel comparison between them. Works with DevTools and Firebug.





CrossOver allows you to place a customizable crosshair overlay above any application window. Improve your aim and gain a competitive advantage with a permanant colored crosshair to mark center screen.



Create static or animated desktop logos using PNG images. Use it for presentations and fair booths to help brand your company or product. Your mouse movements and clicks pass right through the logos so it doesn't interfere with your work.




Useful for digital artists who want to use a photo reference with virtually any 3D package (i.e. zBrush, Silo, Blender, Messiah, etc).

Overlay2 is like digital tracing paper for your computer. It opens a semi-transparent floating image over video capture or editing software, or 3D modelling software, so you can use the image as a reference or positioning guide.



specific html development tool, not image manipulation tool.