Obsidian Canvas

Obsidian Canvas

Obsidian Canvas is an infinite visual workspace integrated into Obsidian, designed for research, brainstorming, and diagramming.

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Overview

Obsidian Canvas is an infinite visual workspace integrated into Obsidian, designed for research, brainstorming, and diagramming. It enables users to visually organize notes alongside various media types like images, PDFs, and interactive web pages. Key features include the ability to edit embedded media directly within the canvas, nest multiple canvases for complex layouts, and store data locally using the open JSON Canvas format. Targeted at researchers and professionals managing complex information, it supports both personal and organizational workflows. The core Canvas feature is available for free with Obsidian, while optional add-on services for syncing and publishing are available for a fee.

Key features

  • Infinite canvas for visual organization
  • Embedding notes, images, PDFs, and web pages
  • Local storage using open JSON Canvas format

Pros & cons

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Pros

  • Visualize your ideas.
  • Obsidian Canvas gives you infinite space to research, brainstorm, diagram, and lay out your ideas.
  • A playground for thought

Pricing

Free
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Use cases

  • Visual brainstorming and diagramming
  • Organizing complex research projects
  • Creating interactive mood boards

Who it is for

Researchersknowledge workers

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