Napkin AI
The visual AI for business storytelling
Founded
2021
Starting Price
$0
Category
AI Writing & Content
Last updated March 10, 2026
About Napkin AI
Napkin AI is an AI-powered tool that transforms plain text into professional visuals like infographics, diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, timelines, and data charts in seconds. Simply paste or write text content, and Napkin generates relevant visuals that can be fully customized and exported — no design skills required.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely fast — goes from raw text to polished visuals in seconds
- No design skills needed with an intuitive interface accessible to anyone
- Generous free tier with 500 weekly credits and unlimited document imports
- High-quality output suitable for professional presentations and reports
- Versatile export options including PNG, SVG, PDF, and editable PPTX
Key Features
AI Text-to-Visual Generation
Converts text descriptions into diagrams, charts, infographics, and other visuals with a single click across 30+ visual types
One-Click Visual Suggestions
No prompts needed — highlight text and click the Spark icon to generate multiple visual options to choose from
Full Visual Customization
Edit colors, fonts, shapes, icons, and connectors to match your brand or style preferences
Multi-Format Export
Export visuals as PNG, SVG, PDF, and editable PPTX files for use in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva
Document Import
Import PowerPoint, Word, PDF, HTML, and Markdown files to generate visuals from existing content
Teamspace & Real-Time Collaboration
Invite team members to a shared workspace with real-time co-editing on visuals
Brand Kit
Apply custom brand fonts, colors, and styles for consistent visual identity across all outputs
Pricing
Free
$0
- 500 AI credits/week
- Watermark on exports
- PNG/PDF export
- Basic visual types
- Unlimited document imports
Most Popular
Best For
Presentation & Pitch Deck Enhancement
Generate diagrams and charts to augment slide decks without hiring a designer or spending hours in PowerPoint
Content Marketing & Social Media
Turn blog posts, case studies, or reports into shareable infographics for LinkedIn, newsletters, and social channels
Education & Training Materials
Break down complex concepts into digestible flowcharts, mind maps, and timelines for students or workshop participants
Internal Documentation & Reports
Visualize processes, workflows, and data for internal reports to make dense documentation easier to understand
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