Kanvaz

7.0easy start · #7 of 23
in Mood Board Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

Kanvaz is ranked #7 of 23 in mood board software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Kanvaz plans and pricing

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Free Free Free forever · MIT licensed · no feature paywall github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on mood board software

Free plan: Yes
Collaboration level: none
Presentation mode: Yes
Export formats: .kanvaztemplate
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

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The record

Purpose: Kanvaz is an offline infinite-canvas reference board for VFX and 3D artists and others who collect and connect visual references.
Media: Boards support 3D models, images, GIFs, video, audio, notes, colors, URLs, and file pointers.
3D preview: Supported 3D models can be orbited live with multiple shading modes and animation playback; Blender must be installed to preview .blend files.
Connections: Users can connect references through seven typed relationships and view them as a graph in Map View.
Shared cards: The same reference card can appear on multiple boards, with edits reflected wherever it is used.
Integrations: The optional MCP Bridge lets Claude Desktop or Claude Code read and modify the active board over local IPC, with changes recorded in undo history.
Plugins: Kanvaz supports plugins for card types, commands, themes, and features, and says creators can sell plugins without a marketplace cut.
Privacy: The maker says Kanvaz has no accounts, telemetry, or cloud storage, and that network requests are user initiated; boards are stored locally.
Security: The security policy says only the latest release receives security updates and asks vulnerability reporters to email the maker rather than open a public issue.
File format: A .kanvaz board is a ZIP container with board data and embedded assets, each checked with a SHA-256 integrity hash.
Limitations: The maker lists text-only custom properties, possible MKV/AVI playback issues, no PDF text search, and an unsigned macOS build among known limitations.
Support: The maker invites bug reports and feature requests through GitHub issues or email and says updates ship most weeks.
Audience: The maker describes Kanvaz as built for VFX artists, 3D artists, and people whose work involves collecting, connecting, and revisiting references.
Headquarters: Navi Mumbai, India
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Mood Board Software in 2026#7 of 23

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Sources

github.com/p4inz-code/kanvaz· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/p4inz-code/kanvaz/blob/main/PRIVACY.md· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/p4inz-code/kanvaz/blob/main/SECURITY.md· checked 4 Oct 2026