By WithLore | withlore.co
Turn any text into professional visuals in seconds. This playbook gives you 25 ready-to-use text prompts, a content structure cheat sheet, and a visual type selector to get the best results from Napkin AI.
Credits: Free plan = 500 credits/week (~1 credit per word selected)
1. Process Breakdown
How [Tool/Concept] works:
Step 1: [Action] — [Brief explanation]
Step 2: [Action] — [Brief explanation]
Step 3: [Action] — [Brief explanation]
Step 4: [Action] — [Brief explanation]
Step 5: [Action] — [Brief explanation]
→ Generates: Flowchart or numbered steps diagram
2. Feature Comparison
[Tool A] vs [Tool B]:
- Price: [Tool A] is $X/mo, [Tool B] is $Y/mo
- Best for: [Tool A] excels at [X], [Tool B] excels at [Y]
- Free tier: [Tool A] offers [X], [Tool B] offers [Y]
- Limitations: [Tool A] lacks [X], [Tool B] lacks [Y]
- Verdict: Choose [Tool A] for [scenario], [Tool B] for [scenario]
→ Generates: Comparison table or side-by-side layout
3. Statistics Highlight
Key statistics about [Topic]:
- 78% of marketers now use AI in at least one function
- Companies using AI see 20-30% higher campaign ROI
- Content with visuals gets 94% more views
- Infographics are shared 3x more than text posts on LinkedIn
- The average person processes visuals 60,000x faster than text
→ Generates: Data callout graphic or stats infographic
4. Timeline / History
The evolution of [Topic]:
2020: [Event/milestone]
2021: [Event/milestone]
2022: [Event/milestone]
2023: [Event/milestone]
2024: [Event/milestone]
2025: [Event/milestone]
2026: [Event/milestone — current]
→ Generates: Timeline visual
5. Pros and Cons
Advantages of [Tool/Approach]:
+ [Benefit 1]
+ [Benefit 2]
+ [Benefit 3]
Disadvantages of [Tool/Approach]:
- [Limitation 1]
- [Limitation 2]
- [Limitation 3]
→ Generates: Two-column pros/cons layout
6. Market Sizing
Market opportunity for [Product]:
- Total Addressable Market (TAM): $X billion
- Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM): $X billion
- Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM): $X million
- Our current penetration: X%
- Growth rate: X% CAGR
→ Generates: Nested circles or funnel diagram
7. Business Model
How [Company] makes money:
Revenue stream 1: [Description] — X% of revenue
Revenue stream 2: [Description] — X% of revenue
Revenue stream 3: [Description] — X% of revenue
Average customer value: $X/year
Customer acquisition cost: $X
→ Generates: Revenue breakdown or business model canvas
8. Competitive Landscape
Competitive positioning for [Product]:
- [Competitor 1]: Enterprise-focused, expensive, full-featured
- [Competitor 2]: SMB-focused, affordable, limited features
- [Competitor 3]: Free, open-source, requires technical setup
- [Our product]: Mid-market, AI-powered, easy setup, fair pricing
Key differentiator: [What makes us unique]
→ Generates: Positioning matrix or competitive grid
9. Product Roadmap
[Product] roadmap:
Q1 2026: [Feature/milestone] — [Impact]
Q2 2026: [Feature/milestone] — [Impact]
Q3 2026: [Feature/milestone] — [Impact]
Q4 2026: [Feature/milestone] — [Impact]
2027 vision: [Big picture goal]
→ Generates: Roadmap timeline
10. Team Structure
[Company] team:
CEO: [Name] — [Background]
CTO: [Name] — [Background]
Head of Product: [Name] — [Background]
Head of Marketing: [Name] — [Background]
Engineering: X people
Sales: X people
Total: X employees
→ Generates: Org chart
11. "Did You Know" Infographic
Did you know?
Most people spend 2+ hours per week creating visuals for social media.
AI tools can reduce this to under 10 minutes.
The average LinkedIn post with an infographic gets 3x more engagement.
Yet only 15% of marketers use AI for visual content creation.
→ Generates: Stats-focused infographic (perfect for LinkedIn)
12. Quick Tips List
5 ways to [achieve outcome]:
1. [Tip] — [One-line explanation]
2. [Tip] — [One-line explanation]
3. [Tip] — [One-line explanation]
4. [Tip] — [One-line explanation]
5. [Tip] — [One-line explanation]
→ Generates: Numbered list graphic or icon grid
13. Before/After
Before [Tool/Approach]:
- Took 45 minutes per visual
- Required design skills
- Inconsistent quality
- Limited to 1-2 visuals per post
After [Tool/Approach]:
- Takes 30 seconds per visual
- No design skills needed
- Consistent, professional quality
- 5-10 visuals per post
→ Generates: Side-by-side comparison
14. Framework/Matrix
The [Name] Framework:
High effort + High impact = Strategic investments (do these first)
Low effort + High impact = Quick wins (do these now)
High effort + Low impact = Time traps (avoid or delegate)
Low effort + Low impact = Fillers (automate or skip)
→ Generates: 2x2 matrix or quadrant diagram
15. Myth vs Reality
Myths about [Topic]:
Myth: AI visuals look generic and robotic
Reality: Modern AI tools generate editable, customizable visuals
Myth: You need design skills to create infographics
Reality: Text-to-visual tools handle the design automatically
Myth: Free AI tools are too limited to use professionally
Reality: Free tiers often provide enough for weekly content needs
→ Generates: Two-column myth/reality layout
16. System Architecture
System architecture:
User → Frontend (React) → API Gateway → Backend Services
Backend Services → Database (PostgreSQL)
Backend Services → Cache (Redis)
Backend Services → Message Queue (RabbitMQ)
Message Queue → Worker Services → External APIs
→ Generates: Architecture diagram or system flow
17. Decision Tree
Choosing the right [tool/approach]:
Do you need real-time data? → Yes → Use [Tool A]
Do you need real-time data? → No → Do you need collaboration?
Do you need collaboration? → Yes → Use [Tool B]
Do you need collaboration? → No → Is budget limited?
Is budget limited? → Yes → Use [Tool C]
Is budget limited? → No → Use [Tool D]
→ Generates: Decision tree or branching flowchart
18. Onboarding Checklist
New employee onboarding checklist:
Day 1: Account setup, team introductions, tool access
Week 1: Product walkthrough, shadow senior team member, first task
Week 2: Independent task completion, code review participation
Month 1: First project ownership, 1:1 with manager, feedback session
Month 3: Performance review, goal setting, growth plan
→ Generates: Checklist or milestone timeline
19. API Workflow
API integration workflow:
1. Client sends POST request to /api/generate
2. Server validates authentication token
3. Server processes request and queues job
4. Worker picks up job and calls AI model
5. AI model returns generated content
6. Server stores result and sends webhook notification
7. Client receives result via webhook or polling
→ Generates: Sequence diagram or flow
20. Feature Matrix
Feature availability by plan:
Free: Basic generation, 500 credits/week, watermark, PNG export
Plus ($9/mo): 10K credits/month, no watermark, PPT/SVG export, team features
Pro ($22/mo): 30K credits/month, custom styles, brand fonts, priority support
Enterprise: Unlimited credits, SSO, custom integrations, dedicated support
→ Generates: Feature comparison matrix
21. Key Takeaways
Key takeaways from this week:
→ [Insight 1]: [One-line explanation]
→ [Insight 2]: [One-line explanation]
→ [Insight 3]: [One-line explanation]
→ [Insight 4]: [One-line explanation]
What this means for you: [Actionable conclusion]
→ Generates: Takeaway summary graphic
22. Industry Trends
3 trends shaping [Industry] in 2026:
Trend 1: [Name] — [Description]. Impact: [What changes]
Trend 2: [Name] — [Description]. Impact: [What changes]
Trend 3: [Name] — [Description]. Impact: [What changes]
→ Generates: Trend overview infographic
23. Tool Stack
My [Use Case] tool stack:
Research: [Tool] — [Why]
Writing: [Tool] — [Why]
Design: [Tool] — [Why]
Distribution: [Tool] — [Why]
Analytics: [Tool] — [Why]
Total monthly cost: $X
→ Generates: Stack diagram or icon layout
24. Workflow Diagram
My content creation workflow:
Monday: Research topics and outline 3 posts
Tuesday: Write first drafts
Wednesday: Generate visuals with Napkin AI, edit and refine
Thursday: Schedule posts across platforms
Friday: Analyze performance and plan next week
→ Generates: Weekly workflow or calendar visual
25. Results Summary
Results after 30 days of [Strategy]:
- Blog traffic: +45% (from X to Y visitors)
- Social engagement: +120% (from X to Y interactions)
- Email subscribers: +200 new subscribers
- Time saved on visual creation: 8 hours/week
- Content output: 3x more posts per week
→ Generates: Results/metrics dashboard graphic
The structure of your text determines the type of visual Napkin generates. Use these patterns:
| Text Pattern | Generated Visual |
|---|---|
| Numbered steps (1, 2, 3...) | Flowchart or process diagram |
| Bullet points with categories | Mind map or category layout |
| Comparisons (vs., compared to) | Side-by-side or comparison table |
| Timeline dates (2020, 2021...) | Timeline visual |
| Percentages and numbers | Data chart or stats callout |
| Hierarchical levels (team/dept) | Org chart or tree diagram |
| Cause → effect relationships | Flow diagram with arrows |
| Pros/cons or advantages/disadvantages | Two-column layout |
| Questions and answers | Decision tree |
Use this decision tree to pick the right Napkin visual for your content:
What are you communicating?
Napkin offers various built-in styles. Here's how to map them to common brand aesthetics:
| Brand Aesthetic | Napkin Style | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate / Enterprise | Clean, Minimal | B2B content, investor decks, docs |
| Startup / Tech | Bold, Modern | Product launches, social media |
| Creative / Agency | Colorful, Vibrant | Portfolio, social content |
| Professional Services | Classic, Subdued | Whitepapers, reports |
| Education / Learning | Friendly, Accessible | Tutorials, guides, courses |
Pro tip: On the Pro plan ($22/mo), you can set custom brand colors and fonts that apply to all visuals automatically.
Before (raw text): "To set up Napkin AI, first go to napkin.ai and create an account. Then paste your text into the editor. Select the text you want to visualize and click generate. Pick your favorite from the options. Export as PNG."
After (structured for Napkin):
Getting started with Napkin AI:
1. Create account at napkin.ai
2. Paste text into the editor
3. Select text to visualize
4. Click Generate Visual
5. Pick your favorite option
6. Export as PNG, PDF, or SVG
→ Result: Clean 6-step flowchart
Before: "Napkin is faster than Canva for text-to-visual work but Canva has more templates and design features. Visme is better for data but slower. Gamma is great for presentations but limited for other formats."
After:
Text-to-visual tools compared:
- Napkin AI: Fastest for text-to-visual, limited design features
- Canva: Best template library, slower for text-based visuals
- Visme: Best for data-heavy content, steeper learning curve
- Gamma AI: Best for presentations, limited for infographics
→ Result: Clean comparison matrix
Before: "Content with visuals gets more views. LinkedIn posts with infographics do better. Most marketers don't use AI yet."
After:
Visual content statistics:
- 94% more views for content with relevant visuals
- 3x higher engagement for infographic posts on LinkedIn
- Only 15% of marketers use AI for visual content creation
- 60,000x faster: how humans process visuals vs text
→ Result: Bold stats infographic with callout numbers
(Examples 4-10 follow the same pattern — restructure prose into bullets/lists for dramatically better Napkin output)
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Generate visual | Select text → blue Generate button |
| Change style | Click style picker after generation |
| Edit element | Click any element to select and modify |
| Regenerate | Click Generate again for new options |
| Export | File → Export → Choose format |
| Collaborate | Share button → Invite team members |
Free plan limits: 500 credits/week, watermark on exports Best upgrade: Plus at $9/mo removes watermark, adds PPT/SVG export
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