6 Practical Use Cases of Obsidian Canvas

Take note-taking & idea generation to the next level

Prakash Joshi Pax
Obsidian Observer

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Canvas is a powerful yet often overlooked feature in Obsidian. If you have tried mindmap and whiteboard tools like Miro, and ClickUp, you know how great they can be.

The addition of Canvas to Obsidian expands its functionality as a personal knowledge management app, offering even more capabilities.

With Canvas, you can take your note-taking and idea generation to the next level, creating a visually-rich and interconnected space for organizing and synthesizing your thoughts.

In this article, we’ll talk about 6 practical use cases of Obsidian Canvas. But before that, let’s talk about the main features of Canvas.

  • Huge Whiteboard: It offers a vast whiteboard where users can organize and interpret their notes. The space is unlimited, allowing for a flexible and adaptable workspace.
  • Add existing notes: You can seamlessly integrate your existing notes into the canvas and establish connections between them. This feature enables a more comprehensive and interconnected approach to note-taking and idea generation.
  • Embed anything: You can embed various multimedia elements such as videos, images, PDFs, and audio directly into your notes. This…

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Prakash Joshi Pax
Obsidian Observer

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