Snelstart
Deze handleiding beschrijft alle functies van AFFiNE Pro:
- Aan de slag — Create your account and set up your first workspace
- Hoe AI-notities te gebruiken — turn rough thoughts into structured note taking pages
- Hoe AI-tekenen te gebruiken — sketch diagrams on the whiteboard without design skills
- Hoe AI Planner te gebruiken — build project plans and task boards from one short prompt
- Hoe gebruik je AFFiNE Pro AI? — write, refine and summarize content inside any doc
- Hoe gebruik je Presentation Maker? — turn an outline into slides in a single click
- Hoe gebruik je een randloos canvas? — map ideas on an infinite canvas that never runs out of room
- Hoe gebruik je vooraf geladen frames? — group canvas elements and export them as PNGs
- Hoe u gebruikersopslagbeheer kunt gebruiken — track disk usage and storage limits across your account
- Hoe databasecollecties te gebruiken — add custom fields like Due Date, Assignee and Priority
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I have run AFFiNE Pro as my daily notitie-app for eight months, on both desktop and mobile.
Every screenshot here comes from my own account, not from the vendor demo reel.
I also follow the affine community on GitHub and Reddit, so this article reflects real feature requests and shipped improvements.
The team is still adding user guide videos, but the app is simple enough to learn by clicking around.
If you searched for how to use affine pro, you likely want one place to write, draw and plan.
That is exactly what this all in one workspace does.
AFFiNE is local first and privacy focused, so your gegevens sits on your own device before it ever touches the cloud.
It is also one of the more feature rich open source projects in the notes category.
Most people only ever open page mode and stop there.
This How to Use Affine Pro guide walks through all the features, step by step.
AFFiNE Pro-handleiding
This AFFiNE Pro tutorial moves from a blank account to advanced canvas work, one short step at a time.
AFFiNE Pro
Docs, whiteboard and databases in one hyper fused platform. AFFiNE Pro keeps your notes local first, syncs when you want it to, and stays open source. Start free, upgrade only when you need cloud storage.
Aan de slag met AFFiNE Pro
Setup takes about three minutes and you only do it once.
Here is how the first session went for me:
Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.
Stap 1: Maak uw account aan
Open app.affine.pro in your browser to try AFFiNE online first.
Click Sign up, then enter your email and a password.
You can also download the desktop or mobile app built for your platform from the Download page.
✓ Controlepunt: Controleer uw inbox for the confirmation email.
Step 2: Create Your First Workspace
Click the workspace name in the top left corner.
Choose Create workspace, then decide whether to enable AFFiNE Cloud.
Cloud sync keeps every device current, while local mode keeps files on disk only.
✓ Controlepunt: The new workspace loads with sample pages already inside.
Step 3: Explore the Preloaded Content
AFFiNE preloads a short tour so new users see the core functionality immediately.
Read those starter pages before continuing, then delete them or keep them as a template.
If something breaks, the docs and support links sit under the Help menu.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
Hoe gebruik je AFFiNE Pro AI-notities?
AI-notities lets you turn messy notulen van de vergadering into clean, structured pages.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open a New Doc
Press the plus icon in the sidebar to create a blank doc.
Type or paste your rough notes straight into the page.
Step 2: Trigger AFFiNE AI
Selecteer de tekst, then choose Ask AI from the toolbar.
Pick Make it real or Summarize depending on what you need.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your raw notes now sit beside a tidy summary.
Stap 3: Sla het resultaat op
Insert the output below your original text.
Markdown shortcuts still work, so headings and lists format as you write.
✅ Resultaat: You have a readable doc built from notes you would normally never revisit.
💡 Pro-tip: Type a slash then Ask AI to skip the toolbar entirely.
Hoe gebruik je AFFiNE Pro AI-tekenen?
AI-tekening lets you sketch shapes and diagrams on the whiteboard without design skills.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Schakel over naar de randloze modus.
Click the mode toggle at the top of any page.
The doc opens on an infinite canvas.
Step 2: Describe the Drawing
Select the pen tool, then draw a rough shape or write a prompt.
AFFiNE AI cleans the stroke into a usable diagram.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your rough sketch becomes a clean diagram on the canvas.
Step 3: Refine and Connect
Drag the connector handles to link two elements together.
The grid snaps everything into alignment for you.
✅ Resultaat: You have a shareable visual without leaving the app.
💡 Pro-tip: Hold Shift while you draw to lock a shape to perfect proportions.
Hoe gebruik je de AFFiNE Pro AI-planner?
AI-planner lets you build project plans and task boards from one short prompt.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Planner Prompt
Create a new doc and type your project goal in one line.
Keep it specific, such as launch plan for a student club site.
Stap 2: Het plan opstellen
Choose Ask AI, then select Create a plan.
AFFiNE returns milestones, owners and rough dates.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A draft plan appears with dated milestones you can edit.
Step 3: Convert to Tasks
Turn the list into a Kanban board with the view switcher.
Drag and drop cards between columns to update statuses.
✅ Resultaat: Your projects have a working board instead of a vague idea list.
💡 Pro-tip: Add a Gantt or calendar view so deadlines sync across the team.
Hoe gebruik je AFFiNE Pro AI?
AFFiNE Pro AI lets you write, refine and summarize content without leaving the doc.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Markeer je tekst
Select any paragraph inside a page.
The floating toolbar appears above the selection.
Stap 2: Kies een AI-actie
Pick Improve writing, Translate, Explain or Summary.
Affine ai edits in place rather than opening a side panel.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The rewritten text sits directly in your doc.
Step 3: Accept or Discard
Click Replace to keep the edit.
Click Cancel if the tone drifts away from your stem.
✅ Resultaat: You have publish ready copy written inside your own workspace.
💡 Pro-tip: Ask for a three bullet summary before long meetings and paste it into the invite.
Hoe gebruik je AFFiNE Pro Presentation Maker?
Presentatiemaker lets you turn an outline into slides in a single click.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Draft Your Outline
Write each slide title as a heading in page mode.
Add one supporting line under every heading.
Step 2: Start Presentation Mode
Switch to edgeless mode, then click the present icon.
AFFiNE will assemble the frames into an ordered deck.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your outline now plays as a full screen presentation.
Step 3: Polish the Deck
Reorder frames in the sidebar until the story flows.
Export the deck as a PDF or share a live link.
✅ Resultaat: You built a deck without opening separate slide tools.
💡 Pro-tip: Duplicate a finished deck and keep it as a reusable template.
Hoe gebruik je AFFiNE Pro Edgeless Canvas?
Randloos canvas lets you map ideas on an infinite canvas that never runs out of room.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Enter the Canvas
Toggle edgeless mode from the top bar.
Scroll to pan and pinch to zoom.
Step 2: Add Blocks and Notes
Drag existing docs onto the canvas as linked blocks.
Add sticky notes for brainstormen sessies.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Docs and sticky notes share one workspace view.
Step 3: Group Your Thinking
Select related items and press G to group them.
Rename each group so the layout stays readable.
✅ Resultaat: Your scattered ideas now sit on a single visual map.
💡 Pro-tip: Give imagination some room and keep one canvas purely for half formed ideas.
Hoe gebruik je de voorgeïnstalleerde frames van AFFiNE Pro?
Vooraf geladen frames lets you group canvas elements and export them as PNGs.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Pick a Frame Preset
Open the frame tool in edgeless mode.
Choose a preset size such as 16:9 or square.
Step 2: Drop Elements Inside
Drag shapes, text and images into the frame border.
Anything inside moves with the frame after that.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The frame outline highlights every element it now contains.
Step 3: Export the Frame
Right click the frame and choose Export as PNG.
Frames can also convert straight into a presentation.
✅ Resultaat: You can export clean visuals without cropping screenshots later.
💡 Pro-tip: Name frames in slide order so presentation mode follows your intended sequence.
How to Use AFFiNE Pro User Storage Manager
Gebruikersopslagbeheer lets you track disk usage and storage limits across your account.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Instellingen openen
Klik op uw avatar, then choose Settings.
Select the Storage tab.
Step 2: Review Usage
Check how much space each workspace consumes.
Large image and video uploads are usually the culprit.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A usage bar shows exactly where your storage went.
Step 3: Clean Up or Upgrade
Delete unused attachments from the trash to reclaim space.
Upgrade to Pro if you need the larger cloud allowance.
✅ Resultaat: You know your limits before a sync quietly fails.
💡 Pro-tip: Export critical project data monthly, even on a paid plan.
Hoe gebruik je de AFFiNE Pro-databasecollecties?
Databaseverzamelingen lets you add custom fields like Due Date, Assignee and Priority.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Insert a Database
Type slash then table inside any doc.
Name the collection after the project it tracks.
Stap 2: Aangepaste velden toevoegen
Click the plus icon in the header row.
Add Due Date, Assignee, Priority or whatever details your team tracks.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your table shows every custom field you added.
Step 3: Switch Views
Toggle between table and Kanban views from the header.
Filter by assignee to see only your own tasks.
✅ Resultaat: One collection now drives several views of the same data.
💡 Pro-tip: Use the PARA method and split collections into Projects, Areas, Resources and Archives.
AFFiNE Pro Pro-tips en sneltoetsen
After eight months of daily use, these are the habits that saved me the most time.
You can also customize the theme, font and sidebar layout from Settings.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Snel zoeken | Ctrl + K |
| New doc | Ctrl + N |
| Toggle page and edgeless mode | Alt + S |
| Open the block menu | / (slash) |
Here are the benefits that show up once those shortcuts become muscle memory:
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Self host AFFiNE: the Community Edition is free under the MIT license, and Docker gets you a feature rich build on your own hardware.
- Ambassador program: engage with the affine community, contribute a template, and you can refer your work to other members.
- Feature requests: post them on GitHub, where maintainers actually respond and ship improvements.
- Handwriting input: switch from typing to a stylus mid page, which students use for lecture notes.
Veelvoorkomende fouten bij AFFiNE Pro die je moet vermijden
Mistake #1: Treating It Like Begrip Alleen
❌ Fout: Staying in page mode forever and ignoring the canvas half of the app.
✅ Rechts: Switch modes on the same doc so one file holds both your writing and your diagrams.
Mistake #2: Skipping the Local First Setup
❌ Fout: Turning on cloud sync for everything, including private research you never wanted online.
✅ Rechts: Keep sensitive workspaces offline on one device and sync only shared projects.
Mistake #3: Overloading a Single Canvas
❌ Fout: Dumping every project onto one board until clutter starts to mar your focus.
✅ Rechts: Split work across frames and collections, then cancel the boards you no longer need.
Probleemoplossing voor AFFiNE Pro
Problem: Changes Do Not Sync Between Apparaten
Oorzaak: The workspace was created in local mode, so it never had a cloud connection.
Repareren: Open workspace settings and enable AFFiNE Cloud, then wait for the first upload to finish.
Problem: AI Actions Return an Error
Oorzaak: Free accounts have a monthly AI credit cap.
Repareren: Check your usage in Settings, then upgrade or wait for the reset date.
Problem: The App Feels Slow on a Large Canvas
Oorzaak: Hundreds of images on one board strain the renderer.
Repareren: Move older material into a second doc and clear cached data from Settings.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these help, refer to the official docs or contact AFFiNE support directly.
Wat is AFFiNE Pro?
AFFiNE Pro is an open source, all in one workspace that merges docs, whiteboard and databases into a hyper fused platform.
Think of it as Notion and Miro sharing one file format.
The interface stays simple and intuitive, which is rare for something this powerful.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- AI-opmerkingen: turn rough thoughts into structured note taking pages
- AI-tekening: sketch diagrams on the whiteboard without design skills
- AI-planner: build project plans and task boards from one short prompt
- AFFiNE Pro AI: write, refine and summarize content inside any doc
- Presentatiemaker: turn an outline into slides in a single click
- Randloos canvas: map ideas on an infinite canvas that never runs out of room
- Vooraf geladen frames: group canvas elements and export them as PNGs
- Gebruikersopslagbeheer: track disk usage and storage limits across your account
- Databasecollecties: add custom fields like Due Date, Assignee and Priority
The team behind it treats knowledge management as an operating system, not a folder of pages.
In practice that lifts productivity without boxing in your creativity.
Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze AFFiNE Pro review.
AFFiNE Pro-prijzen
Here is what AFFiNE Pro costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| FOSS + Basis | Voor altijd gratis | Solo users and students testing the app |
| Pro | $6,75/maand | Daily drivers who need cloud storage and more AI credits |
| Team | $10 per stoel per maand | Teams sharing workspaces and live boards |
Gratis proefperiode: The FOSS and Basic tier is free forever, so no trial clock applies.
Geld-terug-garantie: Not advertised. Cancel monthly billing before the next cycle instead.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Pro at $6.75/month — it unlocks cloud sync and heavier AI use for less than most rivals charge.
AFFiNE Pro versus alternatieven
How does AFFiNE Pro compare against the rest of the field?
Bekijk deze vergelijking:
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFFiNE Pro | Docs plus canvas in one file | $6,75/maand | ⭐ 4.1 |
| Begrip | Structured team wikis | $10/maand | ⭐ 4.7 |
| ClickUp | Task and project tracking | $7/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| Elk type | Local first privacy | Vrij | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Coda | Docs that run like apps | $10/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Xtiles | Visual page layouts | $8/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Capaciteiten | Object based note taking | $10/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Ambacht | Polished writing on Apple devices | $10/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| Obsidiaan | Markdown files on disk | Vrij | ⭐ 4.8 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: AFFiNE Pro — docs, canvas and databases without context switching.
- Beste budget: Obsidian — free, fast and stored as plain files.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: Notion — the gentlest learning curve of the group.
- Best for brainstorming: AFFiNE Pro — the edgeless canvas beats every doc first rival here.
🎯 Alternatieven voor AFFiNE Pro
Op zoek naar alternatieven voor AFFiNE Pro? Dit zijn de beste opties:
- 🚀 Begrip: The default all in one workspace, with deeper templates and integrations but no real drawing surface.
- 💰 Klik omhoog: Better for tasks and sprints, weaker for long form writing and free form canvas work.
- 🔒 Elk type: Another local first, privacy focused option that keeps everything encrypted on your device.
- 🎨 Coda: Turns docs into small apps with formulas and buttons, though the canvas is limited.
- ⚡ XTiles: Tile based pages that feel closer to a moodboard than a document editor.
- 🧠 Capaciteiten: Object based note taking that links people, notes and projects automatically.
- 🌟 Ambacht: Beautiful typography and fast sync for Apple users who mostly write.
- 🔧 Obsidiaan: Plain Markdown on disk, endlessly customizable through community plugins.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Alternatieven voor AFFiNE Pro gids.
⚔️ AFFiNE Pro vergeleken
Here is how AFFiNE Pro stacks up against each competitor:
- AFFiNE Pro versus Notion: Notion wins on integrations. AFFiNE wins on price, offline access and the built in whiteboard.
- AFFiNE Pro versus ClickUp: ClickUp wins for heavy project tracking. AFFiNE wins for writing and visual thinking.
- AFFiNE Pro versus Anytype: Both are local first. AFFiNE wins on canvas depth and presentation output.
- AFFiNE Pro versus Coda: Coda wins on formulas. AFFiNE wins on brainstorming and open source licensing.
- AFFiNE Pro versus XTiles: XTiles wins on quick layouts. AFFiNE wins on databases and AI writing.
- AFFiNE Pro versus capaciteiten: Capacities wins on automatic linking. AFFiNE wins on drawing and self hosting.
- AFFiNE Pro versus Craft: Craft wins on polish. AFFiNE wins on cross platform support and cost.
- AFFiNE Pro versus Obsidian: Obsidian wins on plugins and file ownership. AFFiNE wins on collaboration.
Begin nu met het gebruik van AFFiNE Pro.
You now know how to use every major AFFiNE Pro tool:
- ✅ AI-notities
- ✅ AI-tekening
- ✅ AI-planner
- ✅ AFFiNE Pro AI
- ✅ Presentatiemaker
- ✅ Canvas zonder randen
- ✅ Voorgeladen frames
- ✅ Gebruikersopslagbeheer
- ✅ Databasecollecties
Volgende stap: Pick one feature and see what you can achieve today.
Most people start with AI Notes, because it takes under five minutes.
Share the workspace link once it looks right, and see how your team reacts.
Veelgestelde vragen
Hoe begin ik met AFFiNE?
Open app.affine.pro, sign up with your email, then create a workspace. Preloaded pages show the basics. Download the desktop or mobile app later if you prefer offline work.
Is AFFiNE Pro open source?
Yes. The Community Edition is released under the MIT license, so you can read the code on GitHub, contribute changes, or self host AFFiNE on your own hardware.
Is AFFiNE end-to-end versleuteld?
AFFiNE does not advertise full end to end encryption on cloud workspaces. Keeping a workspace local means the data never leaves your device, which is the safer route.
Is AFFiNE in de eerste plaats lokaal?
Yes. Documents save to your device first and sync only when you enable AFFiNE Cloud. That local first design is why privacy focused users pick it.
Wat zijn de kosten van AFFiNE?
FOSS and Basic are free forever. Pro costs $6.75 per month and Team costs $10 per seat per month. Self hosting the Community Edition stays free.
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