BoardSnap reads flipcharts — snap any page for an instant summary.
Short answer
Yes. BoardSnap can summarize a flipchart. Large-format paper pages with marker writing work very well — the content type (handwriting, diagrams, lists) is the same as a whiteboard, and the contrast on a fresh flipchart page is typically excellent.
## Why flipcharts work
BoardSnap's AI reads content, not surface type. A flipchart page with marker writing has the same fundamental structure as a whiteboard: text, bullet lists, arrows, diagrams, boxes. VisionKit handles the perspective correction regardless of whether it's a wall-mounted whiteboard or a flipchart on an easel.
In some ways, flipcharts are easier to read than whiteboards:
- Fresh paper is bright white, creating high contrast with dark markers
- No ghosting from previously erased content (whiteboards can have ghost text that confuses the reader)
- Pages don't reflect light the way some whiteboards do
## Common workshop scenarios
Consulting workshops. Facilitators often use flipcharts for each workshop section — one page per topic, one page per participant group, one page per theme. Snap each page at the end of the session and BoardSnap generates summaries and action items for each.
Training sessions. Trainers use flipcharts to capture participant input during exercises. Snap the page after each exercise to preserve the output.
Brainstorming sessions. Teams fill flipchart pages with ideas during a brainstorm. Each page becomes a board in BoardSnap — organized by topic or round.
## Multi-page flipchart decks
A full flipchart pad from a day-long workshop might have 20+ pages. Each page becomes a separate board in BoardSnap. Snapping all pages takes about 5–10 minutes; the AI processes each in about ten seconds. The result is a complete set of summaries and action items from the day.
## Photo tips for flipcharts
- Remove the page from the easel and lay it flat if it's curling — flat pages produce sharper results
- Make sure the full page is in frame
- Avoid shooting directly against a bright window (backlight kills contrast)
Frequently asked
Do I need a separate project for flipchart pages vs. whiteboard photos?
No. All board types — whiteboard, flipchart, sticky notes — can live in the same project. Use whatever organization makes sense for your context.
Can I snap multiple flipchart pages in sequence and have them treated as one document?
Not currently. Each snap is analyzed as an independent board. There's no multi-page merge feature. Analyze each page separately and review the summaries as a set.
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