The infinite reference board for artists. Fast, local-first and private.
Collect references, mood boards and visual ideas on one endless canvas. TheJ keeps your boards on your own computer, with no account, no cloud and no tracking.
- Infinite canvas. Drop in images, GIFs, videos, PDFs, SVGs, PSDs and 3D models.
- Crop in a second. Hold C, scroll for ratios, drag edges or corners.
- Smart snapping. Edge and centre guides, plus equal-spacing snap.
- Notes and comments. Rich-text notes, comments and video annotations.
- Compare. A/B compare and a hex colour palette from your images.
- Local-first. Boards are single
.thejfiles you own. - Live collaboration (beta). Share a board with a code, end-to-end encrypted.
| Platform | Get it |
|---|---|
| Windows | Installer (.exe) · Microsoft Store |
| Linux (x64) | Portable .tar.gz on the Releases page |
- Install and open TheJ.
- Drag images onto the canvas, or click Browse.
- Hold C on an image to crop. Press ` for shortcuts and guides.
- Save your board as a
.thejfile.
Everything stays on your device. Online collaboration is optional and end-to-end encrypted. Read the full privacy policy.
Found a bug or have an idea? Open an issue or email connetthej@gmail.com.
Made by Saanu John · © 2026