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Napkin AI

Turns text into editable diagrams, flowcharts, infographics and charts: paste or write text, pick a generated visual, restyle it and export to PNG, PDF, SVG or PowerPoint.

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About Napkin AI

Napkin AI turns written text into visuals. You write or paste text (or import a document), select a passage, and Napkin suggests diagrams that fit it: flowcharts, mind maps, process steps, comparisons, infographics and data charts.

Key features

  • Text to visual: several layout suggestions for each selection, all fully editable.
  • Customisation: change colours, fonts, icons and layout. Paid plans add brand styles.
  • Import: PPT, DOC, PDF, HTML and Markdown files.
  • Export: PNG and PDF on every plan; SVG and PowerPoint on paid plans.
  • Collaboration: real-time editing, comments and link sharing.

Pricing

  • Free: 500 AI credits per week (about one credit per word you turn into a visual), with Napkin branding on visuals.
  • Plus: $9 per person/month.
  • Pro: $22 per person/month.
  • Yearly billing saves 25%.

Good for

Making slides, docs, blog posts and reports clearer without opening a design tool. Related on SleekNav: Gamma for full AI presentations, Whimsical and Excalidraw for hand-drawn diagrams.

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