# BigPaper -Mind Map, PDF Markup — VisualThinking infinite canvas

> Infinite canvas note-taking, PDF markup, and mind mapping tool. (iPhone/iPad app by 10happy Technology Development(Dalian) Co.,Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigpaper-mind-map-pdf-markup/id1633929939 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [10happy Technology Development(Dalian) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567148260)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 253 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2022-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigpaper-mind-map-pdf-markup/id1633929939/reviews.md

## What is BigPaper?

BigPaper is a borderless note taking application. You can import and expand PDFs and other formats in BigPaper and freely take notes in an infinite canvas without being limited by the edges of the document.
You can use BigPaper on both iPhone and iPad for efficient editing with iCloud data sync.
Whether it's annotating PDFs, making handbooks, or creating mind maps, BigPaper is ready to go.

BigPaper's features include multi-format document import, text input, handwriting, mind mapping, tables, scanned documents, free edge screenshots, containers, folder management, search for handwriting and text, etc.

We welcome every rating, and we will read every piece of feedback and take notes to incorporate it in future updates.

Your 5-star review will encourage us to continue to upgrade BigPaper and introduce new features.

—— Introduction of functions ——

「Infinite canvas, freeform add elements」
Canvas can be zoomed and moved for editing.
Add documents in multiple formats such as PDF, as well as multiple types of elements such as tables, text, drawings, handwriting, pictures, stickers, paper, scanned documents, and more. These elements can be scaled and rotated.

「Mind Mapping - Easily connect ideas」
Innovative mind mapping mode. Connect elements on the page (text, pictures, tables, etc.) to quickly generate mind maps from inspiration.
Also support the step-by-step enlargement of the idea by expanding the mind map.

「Type anywhere」
Customize the font, size and color of the text. To-do list, bullets can be added to the text.

「Brush Tool - Handwritten and Drawings」
Customize brush presets including color, transparency, tip size.
Full-screen drawing, freely annotated documents that are not limited by the edges of the document.
Smart Shapes: Hold a stylus or fingertip after drawing a graphic on the screen, intelligently recognize and generate the perfect shape.

「Create Table」
Easy create forms. Add row, add column, move row, move column. Tables can be linked to mind maps.

「Import and Export」
Imported document formats: PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, etc.
Expand all pages of the document to easily read and highlight all the content.
Select text in the document to copy.
Export PDF, export image, and BigPaper format. WYSIWYG, everything can be displayed in the exported document.

「Reading Mode」
Customize the "scrolling direction" to realize the classic reading mode.

「Screenshot Mode - Quickly capture key points」
In screenshot mode, you can continuously select areas to take screenshots, these screenshots will be added to the canvas immediately, and can continue to be edited and added to the mind map.

「Stickers, Paper Templates」
The themes of stickers include weather, three-dimensional geometry, music, etc., saving creation time and improving note-taking efficiency.
Use stickers and paper stencils in combination to create beautiful manuscripts.

「Multiple Selection Tool - Efficient Editing」
You can freely select an area on the canvas using the multi-selection tool. The selected content as a whole can be resized, rotated, moved, deleted, and exported.Draw borders to take screenshots freely.

「Manage files with folders」
You can create folders to manage files. Easy personalization includes folder editing, file moving, sticking to the top, and more.

「iCloud Sync」
Continue to create notes on different devices and capture inspiration anytime, anywhere.

「Scan」
Scan documents, OCR text recognition(Available in English, Chinese, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Spanish.)

「Search and Jump Locations」
Search for handwriting, text, text in documents. Also: OCR text recognition results of scanned documents and recognition of text in pictures.

Contact us and send feedback: bp_10happy@hotmail.com

## Key features

- Infinite canvas for freeform note-taking
- Import and annotate PDFs and other documents
- Mind mapping with element connections
- Handwriting and drawing tools with Smart Shapes
- Table creation and linking
- Multi-format document import and export
- Screenshot mode for quick content capture

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BigPaper - Full Version Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigpaper-mind-map-pdf-markup/id1633929939/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Pages

*2025-11-23, version 2.1.7*

Want pages to pdfs

### 3/5 — Mind maps buggy, totally broken after update

*2025-05-12*

Been using this app for awhile — great until I tried the mind maps. I accidentally deleted a bunch of text because I had the mind maps nodes collapsed but apparently could still select them with the lasso. Now after latest update all my existing mind map nodes are completely broken and trying to edit or move them messes everything up. Developer contact link doesn’t work — please fix it!

**Developer response:** Hello,  

Thank you very much for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues with the old mind map version during the upgrade. We will fix these problems in upcoming versions.  

If you’d like to share more details about the issues you encountered, please feel free to contact us via email: bp_10happy@hotmail.com. We value your experience greatly and truly appreciate your input!

### 3/5 — 我的笔记没了！！！！

*2025-04-22*

为什么字还在但是我看不到了！应该怎么设置？

### 3/5 — Good app but allowing us to change the text colors would make this a great app.

*2025-03-16*

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### 5/5 — Cool app

*2025-01-05*

Packs a lot on power. Still exploring all it can do. Just wish we had a few other colored app icons to match our home screen.

### 1/5 — I hate the pen option

*2024-11-29, version 1.1.2*

For the life of me I couldn’t figure out how to switch it out from a fountain pen into a regular one I don’t like how the fountain pen writes I always just use the regular one pls lmk if I’m doing something wrong or if they just don’t have the option and if they don’t that just sucks

### 1/5 — IOS 18 broke features

*2024-09-17*

Recently purchased the paid version of this app and was really enjoying it. The iOS and iPadOS 18 update broke some key features with making selections among other issues. I hope the developer can fix the issues because the paid version is not worth paying for at this time.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, we have made a fix in the next version of the upgrade, which will resolve some issues When users upgrade to iOS18, you can upgrade BigPaper to a new version to resolve these issues.

### 5/5 — Does exactly as advertised

*2024-05-28*

I just needed an endless canvas to draw out mind maps. I don’t like using mind map makers as they get too convoluted (which ironically is one of the main paid features of this app). Here I can just draw mind maps by hand. I only use the pencil and highlighter. Nice you can import images too. 

Lines snap to straight lines, arrows and curved lines which is nice. The double tap to undo doesn’t work very well but there is a back button which is easy enough to get to and the eraser can delete by object so it’s quick to make corrections. 

The premium features seem pretty useless to me but that’s all good.

### 3/5 — This Could Be An Amazing App, BUT…

*2024-04-01, version 1.0.28*

.. it needs some work to fix issues with it.

There are lots of times where the app simply freezes.
Other times, the app is slow to respond to what’s selected.
The MindMap facility does not work properly.
When you (try) select something it often won’t do it.
It feels like the app is half finished.
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This could be a CHART TOPPING APP if it’s FIXED QUICKLY!
If the developer waits too long to fix it, people’ll lose interest.

I do hope to see this fixed up, I like the concept a lot.
Otherwise, if it’s not fixed, I’ve wasted £10.00.

### 1/5 — Notes disappeared. Unreliable app.

*2023-09-11*

App has potential to be a really good app, but fails at being reliable. All of my notes suddenly disappeared after saving. Sad to delete this app, but there is no point in keeping it if it just glitches. I would have upgraded to the pro version if it saved my notes.

## Frequently asked questions about BigPaper

### What file types can I import into BigPaper?

BigPaper supports importing a wide range of document formats including PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. You can expand all pages of imported documents for easy reading and annotation.

### Can I use BigPaper offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, it mentions iCloud data sync for efficient editing on iPhone and iPad, suggesting online connectivity may be required for full features.

### How does BigPaper handle handwriting recognition?

BigPaper features handwriting search capabilities, allowing you to find handwritten notes alongside typed text. It also includes a 'Smart Shapes' feature that intelligently recognizes and generates perfect shapes when drawing with a stylus or fingertip.

### What are the export options for BigPaper projects?

You can export your work from BigPaper in PDF and image formats, as well as in the BigPaper native format. The export aims for What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) display.

### Does BigPaper have ads?

No, BigPaper is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### How often is BigPaper updated?

The latest version of BigPaper is 2.1.7, and it was last updated on September 9, 2025. The developer actively incorporates user feedback for future updates.

### What is the age rating for BigPaper?

BigPaper has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, with no significant content concerns.

### Can I collaborate with others using BigPaper?

The provided description does not explicitly mention collaboration features. The focus is on individual productivity and efficient editing on personal devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.7 — 2025-09-09

Fixed an issue.

### 2.1.6 — 2025-08-08

Fixed an issue.

### 2.1.5 — 2025-06-15

Fixed an issue in the search handwriting function.

### 2.1.4 — 2025-06-12

1. Added "Mind Map" option to the Lasso Tool.‌
2. ‌UI optimization‌

### 2.1.3 — 2025-06-08

1.Fixed an issue with undo and redo.
2.Fixed an issue when exporting documents.

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