Napkin AI
Napkin AI is a free‑forever, AI‑powered visual tool that turns text into editable infographics, diagrams, and slides—with export, collaboration, and branding options.
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Free, Freemium
Tool Information
Company
Napkin AI
Founded
2021
Pricing
Free, Freemium
About Napkin AI
Napkin AI is a “visual AI” platform designed to transform plain text into professional graphics—such as diagrams, infographics, flowcharts, and visual storytelling elements—without any design skills required. Built by ex-Osmo founders, Napkin targets business storytelling by instantly generating and editing visuals from your text.
✅ Pros
- ✔️ Turns text into visuals in seconds—no design expertise needed.
- ✔️ Extremely easy to use with intuitive interface and very low learning curve.
- ✔️ Offers real-time collaboration for teams.
- ✔️ Supports brand customization: fonts, colors, and styles can be adapted with one click.
- ✔️ Free beta available; paid plans unlock advanced features.
- ✔️ Integrates with platforms like Google Slides, Docs, PowerPoint, Notion, LinkedIn, Medium, Substack, Slack, etc.
- ✔️ Achieved strong traction—2 million beta users shortly after launch.
❌ Cons
- ✖️ Advanced features available only in paid tiers.
- ✖️ Best experience on desktop—mobile editing not supported yet.
- ✖️ Design flexibility is limited compared to full-fledged graphic tools.
- ✖️ Visual templates may feel repetitive over time.
- ✖️ Closed platform—no API or deep automation integrations yet.
Key Features
Ready-to-Use Prompts
Copy and customize these prompts for your specific needs
I want you to create a case study on [Subject/Organization/Scenario].
The focus should be on [Key Objectives or Issues, e.g., challenges
faced, strategies used, or outcomes achieved]. The goal is to
[Intent/Goal, e.g., showcase best practices, highlight lessons learned,
or evaluate success]. Please present the case study in [Response
Format, e.g., structured sections such as Introduction, Problem,
Solution, and Results].
I want you to conduct a historical analysis of [Historical
Event/Period/Subject]. The focus should be on [Key Themes or Issues,
e.g., causes, impact, and key figures]. The goal is to [Intent/Goal, e.g.,
understand its significance, draw parallels with the present, or highlight
lessons learned]. Please present the analysis in [Response Format,
e.g., structured sections such as Background, Key Events, Analysis,
and Conclusion].
I want you to perform a literary analysis of [Literary
Work/Author/Genre]. The focus should be on [Key Themes or Elements,
e.g., symbolism, character development, or narrative style]. The goal
is to [Intent/Goal, e.g., uncover deeper meanings, understand the
author's intent, or evaluate its cultural significance]. Please present the
analysis in [Response Format, e.g., structured sections such as
Introduction, Analysis, and Conclusion].
I want you to troubleshoot an error in my [Programming Language]
code. The issue is [Error/Issue, e.g., syntax error, logic error, runtime
error]. Please identify the problem, provide a solution, and explain the
error in a simple way. Present the explanation in [Response Format,
e.g., step-by-step breakdown].
I want you to optimize my [Programming Language] code to make it
more efficient and readable. Please focus on [Optimization Focus, e.g.,
reducing code of lines and redundancy, improving readability,
enhancing performance]. The goal is to [Intent/Goal, e.g., make the
code shorter, easier to understand, well-structured]. Provide the
optimized code with [Response Format, e.g., proper comments
explaining key parts].
I want you to analyze my [Programming Language] code for [Analysis
Focus, e.g., performance improvements, security vulnerabilities]. The
goal is to [Intent/Goal, e.g., optimize execution speed, identify security
risks, suggest best practices]. Please provide a detailed breakdown with
[Response Format, e.g., suggestions, explanations, and improved code
snippets if necessary].
Customer Reviews
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Pricing Plans
Free Plan
500 AI credits per week
Unlimited visuals editing
Unlimited file import (PPT, DOC, PDF, HTML, MD)
Unlimited PNG & PDF export
Built-in styles and fonts
Standard icons
Napkin branding on visuals
Paid Plans
PLUS (Popular) $12 per person / month
Everything in Free +
10,000 AI credits per month
Unlimited PPT & SVG export
3 Custom styles
Bold icons
Remove Napkin branding
Team management and billing
PRO (Stand out) $30 per person / month
Everything in Plus +
30,000 AI credits per month
Exclusive designs
Unlimited custom styles
Upload your fonts
Team management and billing
Optional credit top ups
Use Cases
Create quick and polished business presentations and pitch deck visuals.
Convert reports, newsletters, or slide content into engaging visual formats.
Design eye-catching social media graphics from written posts or blog excerpts.
Educators and students can visualize complex concepts as diagrams and infographics.
Marketing, product roadmaps, workflow mapping, team brainstorming made visual instantly.
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