Create and organize visual boards directly in Eagle with media, notes, drawing tools, and structured layouts for moodboards, planning, and creative workflows.
Canvas provides a powerful visual board
system directly within Eagle, designed for organizing references, notes,
layouts, and interactive content in a single workspace. It streamlines
workflows for artists, designers, and creative professionals working
with moodboards, planning boards, and research canvases.
Key Features
Visual Board Workspace – Create flexible infinite canvases for moodboards, references, and structured layouts
Media Placement – Add and organize images and audio directly on the board
Text & Drawing Tools – Write notes, annotate, and sketch ideas with customizable text and freehand drawing
Shapes & Diagrams – Build layouts using geometric shapes, arrows, and lines for visual communication
Interactive Buttons – Create clickable elements that link to URLs or navigate between items on the board
Sticker System – Add quick visual markers and reactions using emoji-style stickers
To-Do Cards – Manage tasks with structured checklist components integrated into the canvas
Frames & Layouts – Organize content into structured sections with columns and separators
Color Palette Generator – Extract and create palettes from images for art direction workflows
3rd-Party Image Search (Pexels) – Search and drag stock images directly into your board
Organization & Control
Layers Panel – Full control over visibility, grouping, ordering, and hierarchy
Properties Panel – Precise positioning and transformation (X, Y, width, height, rotation)
Grouping & Locking – Organize elements and protect layouts from accidental edits
Grid & Snap System – Align content with grid and snapping options
Show Names & Nodes – Visualize item labels and connection points for navigation
Navigation & Workflow
Multiple Tools – Select, Pan, Zoom, Draw, Shape, Text, and more
Zoom Controls – Fit to screen, focus selection, and smooth navigation across large boards
Keyboard Shortcuts – Fast workflow with full shortcut support
Save & Export
Eagle Integration – Create, open, and save boards directly inside Eagle
Multiple Save Options – Save, Save As, Save Copy, and Save in Eagle
Export Formats – Export boards as PNG, JPG, WEBP, or PDF
Flexible Export Scopes – Export selected items, areas, or the entire board
Transparent Background Support – For compatible formats
Media Handling
Reference Mode – Keeps projects lightweight using original file paths
Portable Mode – Embeds media for easy sharing and archiving
How It Works
Install Canvas Extension
Create a new canvas or open an existing one from Eagle
Add media, notes, shapes, and organize content using frames and layers
Use tools like draw, text, and stickers to annotate and refine ideas
Connect elements with buttons and structure your board visually
Save directly into Eagle or export your board for sharing