Summary
Notion Whiteboard brings infinite canvas, drawing tools, and real-time multiplayer editing to Notion, making it ideal for visual thinking, mind mapping, and quick ideation—fully integrated with the rest of your Notion workspace.
Details
Released in 2024 as part of Notion's broader push into visual productivity, the Whiteboard feature adds a flexible, zoomable canvas to Notion pages. Users can insert sticky notes, text, connectors, and draw shapes by hand or mouse. Whiteboards are collaborative and sync in real time, maintaining Notion’s familiar block-based design system.
Website URL
https://www.notion.so/whiteboard
What is it?
Notion Whiteboard is an integrated infinite canvas within Notion that enables users to visually organize thoughts using sketches, sticky notes, arrows, and freeform diagrams—while linking seamlessly to Notion databases, pages, and content blocks.
How to use it
- Open any Notion page and select “Whiteboard” as a new block type.
- Use drawing tools to sketch, add shapes, connectors, and notes.
- Drag and drop existing Notion content (databases, pages) into the whiteboard.
- Collaborate live with team members; changes sync instantly.
- Embed whiteboards into other pages or share publicly.
Key features
- Infinite, zoomable canvas
- Drawing tools (pen, shapes, connectors, sticky notes)
- Real-time collaboration with multiple cursors
- Embed or link to Notion pages and content blocks
- Copy/export whiteboards as images or Notion embeds
- Integrated with Notion’s permission and sharing system
Use cases
- Visual brainstorming and ideation
- User journey mapping and wireframing
- Product planning and design discussions
- Teaching or workshops with visual explanations
- Mind mapping and process flow diagrams
FAQ
Q: Is Notion Whiteboard available to free users?
A: Yes, it's available to all users, though some advanced features may be limited to Plus and Enterprise plans.
Q: Can I export my whiteboard as a PDF or image?
A: Currently, you can copy as an image or embed it in other pages. Dedicated export options may be added in future updates.
Q: Does it support handwriting or stylus input?
A: Basic drawing is supported, including pen input on tablets, but it's not a full-fledged handwriting recognition tool (yet).
Q: Can I use Notion Whiteboard offline?
A: As with most Notion features, limited offline access is possible via the desktop/mobile apps, but full sync requires internet.