Your private creative library,beautifully organized
Collect images, fonts, colors, bookmarks, and references in one calm, local‑first workspace. Browse fast, find anything, stay inspired.
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Library
Folders
Tags
mountain-sunrise.jpg
3840×2560
forest-path.jpg
5472×3648
coastal-abstract.jpg
4000×2667
portrait-studio.jpg
3000×4000
architecture-01.jpg
4096×2731
city-lights.jpg
5000×3333
brand-guide.jpg
3200×2133
color-study.jpg
2400×1600
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Built for creatives
Everything you need to stay visually organized
Refchi is a focused desktop tool for collecting, browsing, and organizing the visual references and assets that fuel creative work.
Visual browsing
See your library, not a file list
Large thumbnail grid that puts your visuals front and center. Adjust density to scan quickly or zoom into detail. Filter by type, color, or tag — all in real time.
- Adjustable grid density — from tight overview to large preview
- Full‑screen preview with keyboard navigation
- Color palette filter to find assets by dominant hue
mountain-sunrise.jpg
3840×2560
forest-path.jpg
5472×3648
coastal-light.jpg
4000×2667
portrait-studio.jpg
3000×4000
architecture-01.jpg
4096×2731
city-lights.jpg
5000×3333
Smart organization
Folders, tags, and smart collections
Give your library real structure. Folders keep projects separate. Tags add flexible cross-cutting labels. Smart collections auto-group assets by rules you define.
- Folders and tags are equally first-class citizens
- Smart collections with rule-based filters
- Color palette extraction and browsing by hue
Library
Folders
Tags
Smart
brand-guide.jpg
Brand
hero-shot.jpg
Hero
color-palette.jpg
Brand
abstract-bg.jpg
Reference
landscape-wide.jpg
Hero
texture-paper.jpg
ReferenceLocal‑first AI
Semantic search and OCR, on‑device
Find assets by what they contain, not just their filename. Semantic search understands meaning. OCR surfaces text inside images. Auto-tagging classifies assets for you. All processing happens locally.
- Semantic search using on‑device sentence embeddings
- OCR text extraction from images and screenshots
- AI auto‑tagging to classify assets automatically
Library
Folders
coastal-abstract.jpg
mountain-sunrise.jpg
portrait-studio.jpg
forest-path.jpg
coastal-abstract.jpg
Image · JPG · Linked
Colors
Tags
AI Analysis
Category: Photo
OCR Text
"Design System v2 — Component Library · Brand Color Guide"
From the blog
Guides for people with too many references
- How to organize design referencesA system that still works at 10,000 files: one inbox, few tags, folders only for projects.
- Milanote alternativesEight tools for mood boards and reference libraries, including free and offline ones.
- Eagle alternativesFree and paid options compared on price, platform, and where your files live.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Refchi?
Refchi is a free desktop application for Windows that helps designers and visual thinkers collect, organize, and browse creative assets. Images, fonts, colors, bookmarks, and references all live in one local library — organized with folders, tags, and smart collections.
How does Refchi compare to Eagle App?
Both are visual asset managers built for creatives. Refchi is completely free — no license fee, no subscription. It also ships with on-device AI features (semantic search, auto-tagging, OCR) at no extra cost. Eagle has a larger community and has been around longer. If you want a modern, free alternative with built-in AI, Refchi is worth trying.
Does Refchi work offline? Does it send data to the cloud?
Yes — Refchi is fully offline. All storage, search, and AI processing happen on your machine. Nothing is sent to a cloud server. Your library is just files on your disk.
What file types does Refchi support?
50+ types including JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP, PDF, MP4, MP3, TTF/OTF fonts, GLB 3D models, Lottie animations, Markdown, and web bookmarks with OG metadata.
How is Refchi different from cloud-based tools like Brandfolder or Playbook?
Cloud DAM tools are team-first and subscription-based. Refchi is individual-first and free. Your files never leave your machine, there's no monthly cost, and it works without an internet connection. It's built for the creative who wants a fast, private personal library, not a shared team workspace.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. Around 200 MB for the application itself. Library size depends on your assets. A macOS version is in development.
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Windows 10/11 · No account · No subscription