Welcome to squint

One of the most important skills for any artist is learning to find the simple shapes and basic values within a subject. With the Squint App, I’m hoping to help artists focus on the big shapes, values, and their relationships in a consistent way to build a strong foundation for any painting or drawing.

Focus on
the big shapes.

Squint is a tool for visual artists.
Simplify your reference image as you paint by adjusting dark and light tones and sharpness, making it easier to focus on the big shapes and values of your subject.

Download on the App Store
Squint on iPhone and iPad showing a mountain reference

Color vs.
Black & White

Turn your reference image to black & white and you'll be able to start identifying the dark and light values.

You can always toggle between color and black & white mode by tapping the BW button. Your image will keep the rest of the effects you apply.

Dark & Light Tones

Adjust dark and light tones to find the big shapes of your subject.

Blur

Blurring your reference will help you to eliminate more details. Use this effect to further simplify your subject.

Toggle effect

You can switch your applied effect on and off at any time. This will help you to further plan your creative process.

Easy to use

Built with one goal in mind: making it easy to simplify your reference images. No complicated features. No learning curve. Just open the app and start using it right away.

Privacy

Squint only accesses your photos while you choose a reference image from your library. Your photos and files are never stored or collected. Everything stays on your device.

Made by an artist

I designed Squint because existing image editing apps felt too complicated for such a simple task; I wanted a simpler way to prepare my reference images while I’m painting.

Hello

My name is Gergely Fodor. I am a fine artist, concept artist and designer.
Creating images has brought me joy since I was a child, and it's what keeps me curious, learning, and growing as an artist. I'm designing apps to help artists on their creative journey, and apps for my fellow ADHDers too, who, just like me, sometimes struggle with simple everyday tasks.

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