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canvas-export

Export Obsidian Canvas files to PNG, SVG, or PDF formats.

247|24|Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#pdf#png#obsidian#canvas#playwright#svg#export
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-canvas --skill canvas-export
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: canvas-export
Source: https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-canvas/tree/main/skills/canvas-export
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-canvas --skill canvas-export

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Exporting Obsidian Canvas files to standard image or document formats is cumbersome, often requiring manual steps or third‑party tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Native Advanced Canvas export – highest‑quality PNG/SVG when the plugin is installed.
  • Playwright fallback – generates screenshots of canvases when Obsidian isn’t running.
  • User‑assisted capture – simple guidance for manual screenshots if automated methods fail.
  • Batch and presentation export – supports single canvas, slide‑per‑page PDFs, and bulk processing.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to export the active canvas to a PNG file named “canvas.png”.

Frequently Asked Questions about canvas-export

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I export an Obsidian Canvas to PNG or PDF?▼

You can export Obsidian Canvas files to PNG, SVG, or PDF using the Advanced Canvas plugin for native high-quality output, or use Playwright and ImageMagick as a fallback to generate screenshots and convert them to PDF.

Can I batch export multiple Obsidian Canvas files at once?▼

Yes, batch export of multiple Obsidian Canvas files is supported. You can process single canvases or perform bulk exports, including generating presentation slide PDFs with a slide-per-page layout.

Do I need the Advanced Canvas plugin to export canvases as SVG?▼

The Advanced Canvas plugin is required for the highest-quality native PNG and SVG exports. If it is not installed, Playwright can generate canvas screenshots as a fallback, and ImageMagick handles PDF conversion.

What is the best way to create presentation slides from Obsidian Canvas?▼

The best way to create presentation slides from Obsidian Canvas is using the built-in presentation export feature, which generates slide-per-page PDFs directly from your canvas files.

Why does automated canvas export fail when Obsidian is not running?▼

Automated canvas export fails when Obsidian is not running because native export relies on the application interface. In this case, Playwright generates screenshots as a fallback, or user-assisted manual capture is guided.

What are the limitations of using Playwright for canvas export?▼

Playwright generates screenshots as a fallback when the Advanced Canvas plugin or Obsidian is unavailable, but it does not produce native vector SVG exports and requires ImageMagick for subsequent PDF conversion.

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