Explain in context
Each hotspot gives clear, local explanations where users are already looking instead of sending them to a separate help article.
Interactive diagrams
Create Interactive Diagrams That Explain Themselves
Turn static diagrams into clickable visual explainers for docs, onboarding, training, product marketing, and support.
No code required · Works in docs and blogs · Publish in minutes
5 min
typical time to publish your first interactive diagram
1 image
reused across product docs, support, and marketing pages
Higher clarity
users get definitions and context exactly where they click
Why this converts
Interactive diagrams reduce confusion and move people to action
Static diagrams force users to guess. PinPic lets you place answers directly on the visual, so readers stay engaged and understand faster.
Drive next steps
Add links and CTA buttons per node so viewers can jump directly to setup guides, docs, or product pages.
Strengthen SEO pages
Pair visual engagement with readable support copy so category pages and articles capture stronger intent around diagram-related searches.
Live diagram examples
Examples teams can interact with immediately
Use these as structure references: clear title, focused hotspots, and one practical goal per diagram.
SaaS Architecture Overview
Show request flow, auth boundary, data layer, and observability checkpoints.
Employee Onboarding Workflow
Clarify ownership, dependencies, and completion criteria at each stage.
Clinical Pathway Diagram
Break complex patient journey steps into explainable checkpoints.
Incident Response Lifecycle
Explain each phase objective and required team action.
E-commerce Funnel Map
Annotate bottlenecks and conversion opportunities by stage.
How teams use this
Real diagram use cases by team
Product + Engineering
System architecture, dependencies, rollout plans, and service boundaries.
Operations
Process maps, quality checkpoints, escalation paths, and SOP handoffs.
Healthcare + Education
Clinical pathways, anatomical explainers, training workflows, and learning maps.
Marketing + Sales
Customer journey diagrams, funnel breakdowns, and solution explainers.
How it works
Create and publish interactive diagrams in three steps
Generate or upload your diagram
Use AI generation or upload an existing visual from your workflow.
Add hotspots automatically
Use AI hotspot generation to draft titles and descriptions, then refine what matters most.
Publish and measure engagement
Embed anywhere and monitor how users interact with each part of the diagram.
API prompt packs
Detailed prompts for high-quality diagram generation
Copy these into your API pipeline. Each pack includes an image prompt and a hotspot prompt.
SaaS System Architecture Diagram
Image Prompt Create a clean, modern technical architecture diagram for a B2B SaaS platform. Show web app, mobile app, API gateway, authentication service, core app service, relational database, cache layer, job queue, analytics warehouse, and monitoring/alerting service. Use flat 2D enterprise style with restrained colors, clear directional connectors, and balanced spacing. Keep generous negative space for interactive hotspots near each component and flow transition. White or very light neutral background. No logos. No text labels baked into the image. High resolution, horizontal orientation, documentation-ready visual quality.
Hotspot Prompt Generate 7 precise hotspots for this architecture diagram. Focus on user value and system flow in plain language. Include entry points, auth boundary, app logic, data persistence, async jobs, analytics, and reliability layer. Titles must be in Title Case. Descriptions should be 1-2 sentences with no filler.
Employee Onboarding Workflow Diagram
Image Prompt Create a polished process-flow diagram showing employee onboarding from offer acceptance through 30-day ramp. Include stages: HR paperwork, account provisioning, manager kickoff, role training, first deliverable, and 30-day review. Use professional HR-tech visual language with calm neutral tones, clear node hierarchy, and directional connectors. Include one decision node for missing prerequisites. Leave open space for hotspots around each stage and transition. No text in-image. High resolution, horizontal infographic layout.
Hotspot Prompt Generate 6 hotspots for the onboarding workflow. For each stage, explain purpose, owner, and expected outcome. Keep wording practical and operations-friendly. Use Title Case headings and concise descriptions.
Clinical Patient Journey Diagram
Image Prompt Create a non-graphic healthcare journey diagram showing symptom recognition, primary consultation, diagnostics, treatment selection, follow-up, and long-term management. Use a calm clinical palette (teal, slate, soft blue), simplified iconography, and clear directional flow. Educational and trustworthy tone. Keep substantial whitespace for hotspots near each phase. No explicit anatomy. No text labels rendered in-image. High resolution.
Hotspot Prompt Generate 6 medically appropriate hotspots. Explain what happens at each stage and why it matters for outcomes. Keep language calm, educational, and non-alarmist. Titles in Title Case, descriptions 1-2 sentences.
Manufacturing Quality Control Process Diagram
Image Prompt Create an operations process diagram for light manufacturing: raw materials, prep, assembly, in-line quality check, final inspection, packaging, and distribution. Include a visible feedback loop from quality control back to assembly adjustment. Use industrial, clean 2D style with muted colors and crisp directional arrows. Ensure balanced composition with whitespace for hotspots at every control point. No text in-image. High resolution.
Hotspot Prompt Generate 7 hotspots focused on defect prevention, throughput, and quality assurance. Include one hotspot specifically explaining the feedback loop and how it reduces rework.
Cybersecurity Incident Response Lifecycle
Image Prompt Create a professional incident response lifecycle diagram with six phases: detect, triage, contain, eradicate, recover, post-incident review. Prefer circular lifecycle layout with clear phase boundaries and directional movement. Enterprise SOC aesthetic, high contrast but not dramatic, light background, crisp linework, and ample space for hotspots around each phase. No text labels rendered into the image. High resolution.
Hotspot Prompt Generate 6 hotspots, one per lifecycle phase. Each should include objective, primary action, and expected operational result in plain language. Keep concise and authoritative.
E-commerce Conversion Funnel Diagram
Image Prompt Create a conversion funnel diagram for e-commerce: traffic acquisition, landing page, product detail page, cart, checkout, post-purchase retention. Show narrowing progression with one branch for abandonment recovery. Modern growth-marketing design style with minimal gradients, strong hierarchy, and clear flow direction. Leave room near each stage for interactive hotspots. No text labels in-image. High resolution.
Hotspot Prompt Generate 7 hotspots with one optimization insight per stage. Include explicit hotspots for cart abandonment recovery and retention loop. Keep text tactical and actionable.
Education Learning Pathway Diagram
Image Prompt Create a learning pathway diagram for online education: baseline assessment, module sequence, guided practice, feedback loop, mastery check, and certification. Use approachable academic style with accessible color contrast and simple geometric nodes. Keep composition clean and uncluttered with clear space for hotspots around each pathway node. No text in-image. High resolution.
Hotspot Prompt Generate 6 hotspots explaining each learning stage's instructional purpose and learner outcome. Tone should be clear, supportive, and student-friendly. Titles in Title Case.
Product Feature Dependency Map
Image Prompt Create a product planning dependency diagram showing platform core capabilities and dependent modules. Use directional links to indicate sequencing and blockers. Keep PM/engineering planning aesthetic: neutral background, minimal but distinct color accents, clean connectors, and strong spacing for hotspot overlays. No text labels baked into image. High resolution, horizontal layout.
Hotspot Prompt Generate 6 hotspots describing dependency logic, sequencing rationale, and risks when order is wrong. Keep language practical for product and engineering stakeholders.
API pipeline
Run the same flow programmatically
Generate a detailed prompt, generate the diagram image, then create hotspots for the saved image.
See full endpoint docs on the PinPic API docs page.
1) POST /api/images/ai/generate-detailed-prompt
{ "purpose": "Create an interactive SaaS architecture diagram for our docs." }
2) POST /api/images/ai/generate-image
{ "prompt": "<detailed prompt from step 1>", "aspect_ratio": "16:9" }
3) POST /api/images
{ "title": "SaaS Architecture", "image_url": "<generated url>" }
4) POST /api/images/{id}/generate-hotspots
{ "prompt": "Explain each architecture component and flow boundary." }
FAQ
Interactive diagram FAQs
Can I use existing diagrams from Figma, Lucidchart, or exported docs?
Yes. Upload exported PNG/WebP images and add hotspots directly in PinPic.
Can I generate diagrams and hotspots with the API?
Yes. PinPic supports API-based diagram generation and hotspot creation so you can automate the full publishing flow.
Do interactive diagrams work on mobile?
Yes. Embedded diagrams are responsive and hotspots are tappable on mobile devices.
Can I control attribution and branding?
Yes. Branding and attribution behavior depends on your plan settings and per-image configuration.
Make your next diagram actually understandable
Create interactive diagrams people can explore, understand, and act on without leaving the page.