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Where references live,not just scroll past.

Everything worth keeping, finally in one place — organized the way you actually work.

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Available for iOS/iPadOS 17.4+

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The reference library you'll actually use.

Catch it the moment it matters.

Images, videos, links, files — saved instantly via Share, clipboard, or drag and drop. Nothing slips away.

Every save. Organized, searchable, ready.

Folders, tags, Smart Folders, and search keep references structured and findable when the real work begins.

Your references. No feeds, no distraction.

Private mood boards, collections, and references — without public boards pulling your attention elsewhere.

Your Eagle library, always within reach.

Capture and browse on mobile, then pick up exactly where you left off in Eagle. One workflow, every device.

For anyone who collects to create.

Your references deserve better than a scattered camera roll. Hive gives designers, photographers, and illustrators one quiet library: organized, searchable, and entirely yours.

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Images
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Videos
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Links
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Files

The capture system that keeps everything usable.

save &import

  • media link import
  • file import
  • link bookmarks
  • share sheet import
  • clipboard + Safari import

tag &mark

  • nested folders
  • flexible tags
  • stars + notes
  • source links
  • colors, size + comments

search &sort

  • smart folder rules
  • syntax shortcuts
  • rich filter chips
  • stacked conditions
  • fast saved views

multilibraries

  • import Eagle libraries
  • create more libraries
  • switch libraries anytime
  • iCloud sync
  • folder passcode lock

Privacy by default,
calm by design.

“A workspace should hold your thinking, not harvest it.”

Hive’s App Store privacy label reads Data Not Collected. Your library is yours, with no tracking, no feeds, and no pressure to perform.

Questions, answered.

What can I save in Hive?

Hive is built for images, videos, links, bookmarks, and files, so your references live together instead of being split across separate tools.

Read the support answer

Who should use Hive?

Hive is built for photographers, designers, illustrators, and interior teams who need a quiet, private space for their reference libraries. If you need a faster retrieval system than the camera roll or a more private alternative to Pinterest, Hive is for you.

Is Hive a Pinterest alternative?

Yes, but it serves a different moment. Pinterest is strong for discovery. Hive is built for saving, structuring, and retrieving references in a calmer private workspace.

Can Hive organize reference images on iPad?

Yes. Hive is designed around folders, tags, filters, Smart Folders, and fast search so iPad can function like a practical reference workspace.

Read the iPad review guide

What makes Hive different from a photo app?

Photo apps are built around media storage. Hive is built around reference retrieval, project grouping, and creative workflows that combine images, videos, links, and files.

Can Hive import and read Eagle libraries?

Yes. Hive supports an Eagle-compatible workflow. If you already use Eagle on your desktop, Hive acts as a mobile layer for capture, browsing, and triage.

How do I save from Safari into Hive?

Enable the Hive Safari Extension in Settings, open it from Safari's page menu, then select the media you want and send it to Import in Hive.

Read the Safari setup answer

What does local-first mean in Hive?

It means Hive behaves like a private, device-centered workspace for your reference library, while exact sync and offline behavior still depends on the task and storage setup.

Read the local-first answer

Is Apple Notes enough for visual references on iPad?

Apple Notes works for loose notes. Hive is built for visual reference work where images, links, files, folders, tags, and source context need to stay together for review.

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