# Canvio: Mind Maps & Notes — Infinite Canvas, PDF & Pen

> Infinite Canvas, PDF & Pen (iPhone/iPad app by Aftab fazal Qayum.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvio-mind-maps-and-notes/id6771719475 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aftab fazal Qayum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896241380)
- Category: Productivity, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvio-mind-maps-and-notes/id6771719475/reviews.md

## What is Canvio?

Canvio is a notes, whiteboard, PDF annotation and planning app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Create an infinite canvas where you can write, draw, type, connect ideas, organize research, annotate PDFs, plan projects and keep everything in one flexible workspace.

CREATE YOUR OWN CANVAS

Start by creating a canvas, naming it and choosing an icon. Use an infinite canvas for open thinking, or choose structured sizes like A4, A5, Letter, iPad or a custom canvas size. Each canvas can also include multiple pages, so one project, subject or idea can stay organized in one place.

WRITE, TYPE AND CUSTOMIZE TEXT

• Double tap anywhere on the canvas to start writing quickly
• Add text with fonts, custom fonts, font size, styles and colors
• Customize text background colors, borders and strokes
• Place text anywhere and move it freely on the canvas
• Use Canvio for class notes, study notes, ideas, planning and visual thinking

DRAW WITH APPLE PENCIL

• Draw with pen, pencil, marker, highlighter and ruler tools
• Use Apple Pencil for smooth handwriting, sketching and annotation
• Draw directly on the canvas or inside separate drawing cards
• Convert handwriting or drawing text into editable text objects
• Use smart shapes to turn rough hand-drawn shapes into clean shapes

BUILD MIND MAPS, DIAGRAMS AND FLOWCHARTS

• Connect ideas with smooth connectors
• Add lines, rectangles, triangles, polygons, circles and arrows
• Create mind maps, concept maps, flowcharts and diagrams
• Add sticky notes, symbols, images and text blocks
• Organize everything with layers, grouping, multi-select, move and delete tools

PLAN PROJECTS AND TASKS

Canvio is not only for notes. It also helps you plan and organize work visually.

• Add to-dos with due dates, priority and subtasks
• Use templates for comparison, project boards, mind maps, meeting notes, weekly planning and study planning
• Build project boards, research boards, study plans and brainstorming spaces
• Keep tasks, notes, diagrams and references together on the same canvas

ANNOTATE PDFS AND DOCUMENTS

• Open PDFs page by page like a book
• Swipe or scroll through PDF pages
• Draw, highlight and write directly on PDF pages
• Extract PDF pages or content back onto your canvas
• Use PDFs together with notes, images, drawings, audio and tasks

SCAN, IMPORT AND CAPTURE IDEAS

Bring different types of content into one place instead of switching between many apps.

• Add images from your gallery or camera
• Scan images and turn them into PDF-style documents
• Extract text from images using OCR
• Add tables for structured information
• Record audio notes or import audio files
• Play audio directly from the canvas
• Add YouTube links and watch videos inside your workspace

CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKSPACE

• Choose canvas background palettes
• Use dots, grid, lines, columns or blank backgrounds
• Switch between light mode and dark mode
• Organize large ideas with pages inside each canvas
• Zoom in for details or zoom out to see the full picture

EXPORT, SHARE AND SYNC

When your work is ready, export it easily.

• Export the full canvas as PNG or PDF
• Save clean, high-quality notes, diagrams, plans and boards
• Sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac

BUILT FOR STUDENTS, CREATORS AND PROFESSIONALS
Students can create study notes, mind maps, PDF annotations, research boards and exam plans.
Professionals can plan projects, create meeting notes, organize tasks, build diagrams and present ideas clearly.
Creators and designers can collect inspiration, sketch concepts, create mood boards, organize references and brainstorm visually.
Canvio gives your ideas more room than a normal notes app. Write by hand, type, draw, annotate, plan, connect and organize everything on one powerful canvas.

Free to download. No account is required to start. Create your first canvas and give your ideas room to grow.

Terms of Use: https://ak375456.github.io/canvio-site/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://ak375456.github.io/canvio-site/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canvio Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Canvio Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canvio Local Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Cloud Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Canvio Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3 — 2026-08-28

Fixed an issue where freehand drawings could shift position when selected or deselected.
Drawings now stay exactly where you placed them while selecting, moving, editing, and unselecting.
Improved selection controls so they no longer affect the drawing’s placement.

### 5.2 — 2026-08-26

Canvio now gives you more ways to go Pro—and an easier way to help shape what comes next.

• New Local Pro: unlock premium on-device features with a one-time purchase, without cloud sync.
• New Feedback & Support section on the Home screen and in Settings.
• Report bugs, request features, or share your opinion anonymously.
• Attach an optional screenshot to help explain your feedback.
• Added a convenient way to rate Canvio on the App Store.
• Additional interface refinements and reliability improvements.

### 5.1 — 2026-08-23

This update makes working on your canvas smoother and more intuitive:
- Selection status no longer overlaps Undo and Redo.
- The Done button remains visible while selecting multiple items.
- Text formatting controls maintain consistent spacing at every zoom level.
- Text controls automatically reposition to remain accessible.
- The minimap stays visible while panning and zooming, then refreshes when navigation ends.
- Additional interface refinements and performance improvements.

### 5.0 — 2026-08-13

Introducing Color Cycling for drawing:
• Choose up to five custom colors.
• Change colors automatically after a selected number of strokes.
• With Canvio Pro, blend colors continuously within a single stroke.
• Improved gradient smoothness and drawing performance.
• Fixed disappearing gradients and issues with dotted and dashed strokes.
• Fixed unwanted stroke resizing after lifting your finger or Apple Pencil.
• Drawing preferences now sync across your signed-in Pro devices.

### 4.8 — 2026-08-10

Canvio is more capable and easier to organize in this update.
Redesigned home screen with improved canvas cards, search, and sorting
Automatic names such as Canvas 1, Canvas 2, and beyond
Expanded Shapes library with new basic, line, callout, and flowchart options
New arrowheads and solid, dashed, and dotted line styles
Improved Pencil recognition for lines, arrows, triangles, rectangles, circles, ellipses, and polygons
Cleaner document, database, and parallelogram shapes
General polish and reliability improvements

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All apps by Aftab fazal Qayum: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896241380

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