Napkin AI

Napkin AI is a visual communication platform that turns written ideas into editable visuals and presentations. Users can paste, write, or import text, generate diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, infographics, data charts, and slides, then adjust colors, layouts, fonts, and individual elements. It supports file imports, PDF/PNG export on every plan, PPT/SVG export, custom branding, AI credits, and an API.

✨ Key Features

• Generate visuals from text — Create relevant visuals without writing complex prompts.
• Create diagrams and charts — Produce diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, infographics, and data charts.
• Build presentation slides — Turn ideas into complete, editable decks.
• Import existing material — Bring in PPT, PDF, HTML, and Markdown files.
• Edit every element — Change text, layout, colors, fonts, and visual structure.
• Apply visual effects — Generate styled visual versions when needed.
• Use custom branding — Match visuals to a brand’s colors and style on paid plans.
• Export common formats — Export PDF and PNG freely; paid tiers unlock broader PPT/SVG limits.
• Use a shared credit model — Visual and slide generation consume credits; editing does not.
• Use the API — Generate visuals asynchronously and receive SVG, PNG, or PPT output.
• Create from a library of styles — Use built-in professional styles and custom styles.
• Share visuals across workflows — Use results in presentations, reports, blogs, teaching, and social media.

💳 Pricing

• Free — 500 AI credits/week, unlimited visual editing and imports, unlimited PNG/PDF exports, and Napkin branding.
• Plus — $9/person/month with monthly billing, 10,000 AI credits/month, unlimited PPT/SVG export, 3 Brand Styles, branding removal, and team billing.
• Pro — $22/person/month with monthly billing, 30,000 AI credits/month, unlimited custom branding, uploaded fonts, and optional top-ups.
• Annual billing — Separate yearly option advertises 25% savings. Slides is currently marked Beta.
• Credit rules — Monthly credits do not roll over; purchased top-up credits do not expire. App/API allowances and enterprise terms should be checked for the intended workflow.

⚖️ Alternatives Compared

🎯 Use Cases

• Turning a written brief into an explanatory diagram.
• Converting notes into a presentation outline and slides.
• Creating flowcharts for a process or system.
• Visualizing data in a chart for a report.
• Building a mind map from an article or lesson.
• Importing existing documents for visual treatment.
• Applying a brand palette to recurring visuals.
• Exporting graphics for presentations or social posts.
• Generating visuals through an API.
• Creating teaching, report, and workshop materials.