Golpo Canvas Compact vs Expanded: Every Style Compared + Notebook
Compare all ten Golpo Canvas styles in Compact and Expanded profiles using matched video pairs, then watch the new Compact-only Notebook style.
Golpo Canvas now gives each of its ten established visual-style families two clearly named choices: Compact and Expanded. The earlier, original Canvas profiles have not disappeared; they are now named Expanded. Compact is the newer option.
This guide uses the same subject inside each pair. That makes the comparison useful: you are judging the Compact and Expanded profiles rather than two unrelated scripts.
Compact and Expanded at a glance
| Golpo Canvas style | Examples | Available profiles |
|---|---|---|
| Chalkboard White on Black | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Chalkboard Black on White | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Chalkboard Color | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Whiteboard | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Modern Minimal | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Playful | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Technical | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Editorial | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Sharpie | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Illustration | Watch pair | Compact + Expanded |
| Notebook | Watch example | Compact-only |
What the names mean
- Expanded is the new public name for the earlier, original profile of each established Canvas style.
- Compact is available for all ten of those established style families.
- Notebook is an additional Compact-only style.
- Compact/Expanded is separate from orientation and duration. Continue to choose Horizontal or Vertical and the video duration independently.
In the Golpo creator, choose Golpo Canvas, select the visual style, and use the available Compact or Expanded choice for that style. If you are integrating through REST, the official Golpo API documentation says unsuffixed image_style (v1) and canvas_style_variant (v2) values select Compact. Add _legacy to one of the ten pre-Notebook values for Expanded. Notebook uses notebook_infographic and has no _legacy form.
Style 1 of 10
Chalkboard White on Black: Compact vs Expanded
High-contrast white drawing on a dark chalkboard. Both examples explain Galileo and Falling Objects.
Expanded
Compact
Style 2 of 10
Chalkboard Black on White: Compact vs Expanded
Dark chalk-style drawing on a light background. Both examples explain Life in the Indus Valley.
Expanded
Compact
Style 3 of 10
Chalkboard Color: Compact vs Expanded
Chalkboard drawing with color accents. Both examples explain How Cities Build Public Budgets.
Expanded
Compact
Style 4 of 10
Whiteboard: Compact vs Expanded
A clean, familiar whiteboard treatment. Both examples explain The Monty Hall Probability Puzzle.
Expanded
Compact
Style 5 of 10
Modern Minimal: Compact vs Expanded
A restrained, modern composition with generous white space. Both examples explain How Compound Growth Works.
Expanded
Compact
Style 6 of 10
Playful: Compact vs Expanded
A brighter, more expressive visual treatment. Both examples explain The Octopus That Vanished.
Expanded
Compact
Style 7 of 10
Technical: Compact vs Expanded
A schematic treatment for processes and technical ideas. Both examples explain How GPS Calculates Your Location.
Expanded
Compact
Style 8 of 10
Editorial: Compact vs Expanded
A designed, magazine-like illustration style. Both examples explain How Vaccines Train the Immune System.
Expanded
Compact
Style 9 of 10
Sharpie: Compact vs Expanded
Bold marker-like strokes and an intentionally direct feel. Both examples explain The Shared Meadow Problem.
Expanded
Compact
Style 10 of 10
Illustration: Compact vs Expanded
A fuller scene-led illustration treatment. Both examples explain A Raindrop's Water Cycle Journey.
Expanded
Compact
New Canvas style
Notebook
Watch Notebook explain Mean, Median, and Mode. Notebook is Compact-only; an Expanded version is not offered.
How to choose
- Pick the visual family that fits the subject and audience.
- Watch the matching Compact and Expanded examples above.
- Generate a short test with your own script before committing to a longer video.
- Keep orientation, pacing, voice, and script constant if you want a controlled comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Compact and Expanded in Golpo Canvas?
Compact and Expanded are the public names for the two available profiles of the ten pre-Notebook Canvas style families. The earlier, original profile is now called Expanded. Compact is the current default when an unsuffixed REST API style value is used.
Were the older Golpo Canvas styles removed?
No. The earlier Canvas profiles remain available and are now named Expanded. Compact is available alongside Expanded for the ten pre-Notebook style families.
Does the Notebook style have Compact and Expanded versions?
Notebook is Compact-only. It does not have an Expanded counterpart or a REST API _legacy alias.
How do I request Compact or Expanded through the Golpo API?
For REST API v1 image_style and v2 canvas_style_variant, an unsuffixed style value selects Compact. Append _legacy to one of the ten pre-Notebook style values to select Expanded. Use notebook_infographic for Notebook.
Are the comparison videos fair pairs?
Yes. Each Compact and Expanded pair uses the same subject so you can compare the style profile without changing the topic.
Related Golpo guides
- Every visual style available on Golpo Canvas
- Every Golpo video style: Sketch, Canvas, and Pen-in-Hand
- Golpo AI complete tutorial
Try the styles with your own subject
Open Golpo AI, choose Golpo Canvas, and compare a Compact or Expanded profile—or start with the new Notebook style.
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