Obsidian Canvas
Obsidian Canvas is a free, infinite visual workspace for organizing notes, brainstorming, and diagramming ideas with embedded media and extensible plugins.
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50
User Rating
1.0
Free/Trial Support
Supported
Starting Price
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Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
Overview
What is Obsidian Canvas?
Obsidian Canvas is a visual tool integrated into Obsidian that provides an infinite space to research, brainstorm, diagram, and lay out ideas by embedding notes, images, PDFs, videos, audio, and interactive web pages, stored locally in an open JSON format.
What is Obsidian Canvas used for?
Top Features
- Infinite visual workspace
- Embed notes and media
- Extensible via plugins
- Local storage with open JSON format
- Card connections and grouping
- Export to images
How to use Obsidian Canvas?
Create a canvas from the ribbon or command palette, add text cards, embed files, connect cards with labels and colors, group and arrange cards, and export to images, with tips for zooming, selecting, and modifying cards.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free with Obsidian
- Highly customizable and extensible
- Works offline with local storage
- Supports various media types
- Active community and plugins
Cons
- Requires Obsidian app
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
- Limited cloud sync in free version
Use Cases
- Personal knowledge management
- Academic research and brainstorming
- Project planning and diagramming
- Creative idea visualization
Obsidian Canvas Pricing
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