# Image reference in viewport?

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-reference-in-viewport/25152>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [April 4, 2023, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-reference-in-viewport/25152 "2023-04-04T09:16:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![viragondrej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/43a26b/32.png) [@viragondrej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/viragondrej)\
**Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-reference-in-viewport/25152/1 "2023-04-04T09:16:44Z")

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Hi,  
Just testing this awesome software. I am just wondering if it is possible to import blueprint or image references into the viewport so designer would be able to draw his exact shape or model from specific reference.  
Thank you.

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**Author:** ![KPeter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/kpeter/32/7644_2.png) [@KPeter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/KPeter)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-reference-in-viewport/25152/2 "2023-04-06T13:18:50Z")

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Hello! Yes it’s possible, please check this article for more details:

> **[Image](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/7874365409948-Image)**
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> You can import rasterized images into your designs to use as a reference when you model or sketch. To check compatible formats, refer to: Supported file types.
> Expand the sections below for informa...

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**Author:** ![viragondrej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/43a26b/32.png) [@viragondrej](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/viragondrej)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-reference-in-viewport/25152/3 "2023-05-08T12:35:33Z")

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thank you very much!