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May 8, 2026

# Add and edit Images in your Mind Maps

## A picture speaks a thousand words

### There is a host of ways you can add imagery to your Mind Maps.

First, watch this short tutorial video and for more detail return to this article to see how to add images to different AYOA Mind Map components

 

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### Detailed Steps:

### 1. Adding cover Images to Box Branches

When using the box branches, images are added within the text box.

1\. **Right-click** on the branch you would like to add an image to. This will open the **context menu** with different options.

![Right click on a mind map branch to open its contextual menu](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_12-png-Jul-27-2023-01-53-37-9738-PM.png?width=250&height=376&name=Screenshot_12-png-Jul-27-2023-01-53-37-9738-PM.png)

2\. Choose **Add** and then the **Image** option.

![Choose add - image and pick what type](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_13-png-Jul-27-2023-01-55-35-7617-PM.png?width=500&height=467&name=Screenshot_13-png-Jul-27-2023-01-55-35-7617-PM.png)

 

3\. The image options are:

- Search for a Royalty free image ( Unsplash)
- Upload an image from your own device
- Use the AI assistant
- Use an Emoji as an image
- Images saved in Clipboard 

![The image options](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_14-png-Jul-27-2023-01-58-01-9433-PM.png?width=200&height=222&name=Screenshot_14-png-Jul-27-2023-01-58-01-9433-PM.png)

 

4\. If you choose the **Royalty free** option, you will then be prompted to type in a keyword. Click **Search** and hit **Enter** on your keyboard when done. You will see a list of stock images appear based on your search entry.

![Search unsplash for free high quality images](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_8-png-May-04-2023-02-37-32-8461-PM.png?width=600&height=379&name=Screenshot_8-png-May-04-2023-02-37-32-8461-PM.png)

 

5. Once selected, the image will be added to your branch.

![An image on a box branch](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043210622728originalj4qjxSmjXFxTCazrQm8Jtojh7j_xRwcaoQ.png?width=417&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043210622728originalj4qjxSmjXFxTCazrQm8Jtojh7j_xRwcaoQ.png)

 

6\. To add an image from your computer, click **Upload**. This will then open a new window prompting you to drag and drop or click to add an image from your computer.

![Drag an image from you computer to upload it](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_6-png-May-04-2023-02-33-55-9785-PM.png?width=600&height=377&name=Screenshot_6-png-May-04-2023-02-33-55-9785-PM.png)

 

7\.  You can then choose what section of the cover image you would like to show on your branch. Click **Create** when done.

![Choose image from your computer.](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_7-png-May-04-2023-02-36-21-9426-PM.png?width=600&height=382&name=Screenshot_7-png-May-04-2023-02-36-21-9426-PM.png)

 

8\. To add emoji as an image, click on the **Emoji** option and select one from the list.

![Selecting emoji as an image](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_6-png-Jul-27-2023-02-19-13-0465-PM.png?width=600&height=376&name=Screenshot_6-png-Jul-27-2023-02-19-13-0465-PM.png)

 

9\. Once the image position in the box branch is selected, emoji will be added to the branch.

![Emoji added to the box branch.](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_7-png-Jul-27-2023-02-21-56-6624-PM.png?width=300&height=179&name=Screenshot_7-png-Jul-27-2023-02-21-56-6624-PM.png)

 

10\. To add an image from a Clipboard, right-click on the chosen image on your computer and click the **From Clipboard** option. This will open a window with the image edit settings.

![Uploading image from clipboard ](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_9-png-May-04-2023-02-47-48-0490-PM.png?width=600&height=379&name=Screenshot_9-png-May-04-2023-02-47-48-0490-PM.png)

### 2. Adding images using AI

With the help of AI, you can generate images and add them to your branches.

1.To start, right-click on the branch, choose **Add** option and then **Image** followed by **AI**.

![Add AI generated image to your mind maps directly in Ayoa](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_8-png-Jul-27-2023-02-26-16-1016-PM.png?width=450&height=421&name=Screenshot_8-png-Jul-27-2023-02-26-16-1016-PM.png)

 

2\. The box will be shown where you can choose the type of image and the subject.

![Selecting image type within AI image picker.](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_11-png-May-04-2023-03-14-16-1881-PM.png?width=600&height=379&name=Screenshot_11-png-May-04-2023-03-14-16-1881-PM.png)

### 3. Editing Images in box branches

You can edit an image in the box branch by clicking on the **image** and, in the top toolbar, selecting the **Edit Image** option. You will then have a pop-up window where you can change the position of the image within the box branch. **![The edit options in the top toolbar.](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_2-png-Aug-02-2023-08-57-51-7028-AM.png?width=450&height=286&name=Screenshot_2-png-Aug-02-2023-08-57-51-7028-AM.png)**

### **4. Adding Images in the Mind Map**

When you add an image in the Mind Map style the image is added on the Mind Map board next to the branch.

1.  Select the branch and **right-click** with your mouse to open **context menu**. Choose **Add** and then **Image**. 

![You can add images to  branches in Ayoa](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_10-png-Jul-27-2023-02-30-21-2189-PM.png?width=450&height=497&name=Screenshot_10-png-Jul-27-2023-02-30-21-2189-PM.png)

 

2\.  Choose to either upload your own image from your device, search for a royalty free image, use AI or add an emoji as an image, or use the copied image from the Clipboard.

![Choose how you would like to add an image](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_5-png-Jul-27-2023-02-37-41-2176-PM.png?width=200&height=212&name=Screenshot_5-png-Jul-27-2023-02-37-41-2176-PM.png)

 

3\. Search for and select your image. 

![Search unsplash for an image](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_1-png-May-05-2023-10-18-27-3864-AM.png?width=600&height=380&name=Screenshot_1-png-May-05-2023-10-18-27-3864-AM.png)

 

4\. The image will now be added next to the branch.

![Organic branch images will appear above](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043210646925originaljqopMuPWXFj0gryhQH8ztq-9g77yCpEYgg.png?width=418&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043210646925originaljqopMuPWXFj0gryhQH8ztq-9g77yCpEYgg.png)

5\.  Use the **green arrows** to rotate your image. Use the **dots** at the corners of the image to make it bigger or smaller.

![Scale and rotate the image](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_12-png-Jul-27-2023-02-43-27-7814-PM.png?width=300&height=406&name=Screenshot_12-png-Jul-27-2023-02-43-27-7814-PM.png)

 

6\. You can drag the image around the map. 

![Click and drag the image corners to scale](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ex2-gif-Jul-27-2023-03-01-48-2826-PM.gif?width=400&height=385&name=ex2-gif-Jul-27-2023-03-01-48-2826-PM.gif)

### 5. Adding images using Branch tools

All you need to do is click on the **chosen branch**, select **plus** icon and choose the type of image you would like to add.

![Click edit in the top toolbar to add or change an image](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/ex3-gif-Jul-27-2023-03-06-56-4042-PM.gif)

 

### 6. Removing Images from Branches

To remove an image from the branch, **click on the branch** and the select the **Remove Image** option in the top tool bar.

![The remove image option in the top toolbar.](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_3-png-Aug-02-2023-08-45-08-1915-AM.png?width=400&height=255&name=Screenshot_3-png-Aug-02-2023-08-45-08-1915-AM.png)

Alternatively, **right-click** on the branch and select **Remove Image** from the context menu.

![The remove image option in the context menu.](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_4-png-Aug-02-2023-08-46-02-2428-AM.png?width=200&height=498&name=Screenshot_4-png-Aug-02-2023-08-46-02-2428-AM.png)

 

To remove the image from the box branch, **click on the box branch** and select **Edit Image** in the top toolbar. You will see the pop-up with image positions and the **Remove** option. 

![The Remove button in the Edit image section](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_5-png-Aug-02-2023-08-48-27-1039-AM.png?width=400&height=333&name=Screenshot_5-png-Aug-02-2023-08-48-27-1039-AM.png)

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