Canvas
Properties
tags
personalpersonal/pkm
created
10.03.2026, 00:00
modified
Empty
published
Empty
sources
Canvas - Obsidian Help
topics
Note Taking, Obsidian, Core Plugins
authors
Jakub
ai-assisted
Yes
- Canvas is a core plugin that provides an infinite whiteboard for visual thinking, brainstorming, and organizing ideas spatially.
- Canvas files use the
.canvasextension and are stored as JSON.
# Key Features
- Cards — standalone text cards without a corresponding note file
- Embedded notes — drag any vault note onto the canvas; edits sync back to the note
- Media — embed images, PDFs, and web pages directly on the board
- Connections — draw labeled arrows between any nodes to express relationships
- Groups — surround nodes with a colored group frame for visual clustering
# Usage in This Vault
- Useful for mapping relationships between concepts before writing a cluster of notes
- Can replace a rough mind-map sketch before committing to a formal note hierarchy