Our verdict
Being tested. An editor is using Napkin AI hands-on; the verdict and score appear here once they sign it off.
What it does
Napkin AI turns text into visuals. Paste in a paragraph or a set of notes, and it suggests diagrams, flowcharts, timelines and charts that explain the same idea, which you can then edit and export.
It suits anyone who writes reports, presentations or posts and wants a clear picture to go with them, without design skills.
Why use it
- It suggests several visuals for the same text.
- You can change the colours, icons and words to fit your style.
- Export images for slides, documents and posts.
How it works
- Sign up on the Napkin AI website.
- Paste in or type your text.
- Pick a part of the text and choose from the visuals it suggests.
- Edit the visual, then export it.
How hard is it to use?
Beginner Easy to start. You need an account, not any technical know-how.
Paste in text and choose a picture, which is why we rate it Beginner.
What it costs
Free plan; paid plans. A free plan with a weekly allowance of AI credits and Napkin branding on your visuals. The paid Plus and Pro plans add more credits, more export formats and your own branding.
Prices change often, so check Napkin AI’s own site before you pay.
Watch out for
- Check that each diagram says what your text says: AI can imply links that aren’t there.
- Keep diagrams simple: more boxes don’t mean more clarity.
Your data
Check Napkin AI’s privacy policy for how your text is stored and used before you paste in anything confidential.
We haven’t confirmed that Napkin AI can keep your data in the UK, so check where it keeps your data before you share anything private or about other people.