Importing Mind Maps and other files into Ayoa FAQ

If you're looking to import mind maps into Ayoa, you're in luck! Ayoa supports a wide range of file types for import, including the ability to bring in your hand-drawn mind maps.

 

What file types can I import into Ayoa?

 

Ayoa supports the following file types

 

File Type File Type Used By Use Cases for Importing

Size Limit

Ultimate subscribers

Size Limit

Free Users

DOCX Microsoft Word, GoogleDoc, other word processors. Capture your lecture notes, meeting notes, or a collection of ideas and convert them into a structured mind map.

60 mb

 

50k characters limit

Unavailable
TXT TextEdit, Notepad Capture your lecture notes, meeting notes, or a collection of ideas and convert them into a structured mind map.

60 mb

 

50k characters limit

20 mb
PDF Microsoft Word, GoogleDoc, other word processors. Transform handouts, meeting minutes, and supporting documents into a concise mind map.

60 mb

 

50k characters limit

Unavailable
PPTX Presentation slides; Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides Transform your lecture presentation slides or company slide decks into a structured mind map to enhance clarity and understanding.

60 mb

 

50k characters limit

Unavailable

XLSX

Spreadsheet file; Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets Analysing data in a mind map reveals patterns and trends that may be hidden in traditional spreadsheets, enhancing insight identification and supporting informed decision-making.

60 mb

 

50k characters limit

Unavailable 
OPML Examples include other mind mapping apps such as; MindNode, XMind, iThoughts, XMind, SimpleMind, FreeMind, MindManager, TheBrain, Scapple To seamlessly import mind maps from other applications, utilise the OPML format. This widely supported file type enables you to transfer your existing mind maps into Ayoa while maintaining the integrity of your ideas and their relationships. By using OPML, you can avoid the tedious process of recreating your mind maps, ultimately boosting your productivity.

60 mb

 

50k characters limit

20 mb

50k characters limit

HTML Microsoft Word: Can export documents as HTML files.
Notion: Exports content as HTML.
If you have HTML files related to website planning or documentation, you can easily import them into Ayoa. This feature allows you to break down the content into manageable sections, making it helpful for planning website redesigns, organising content, or analysing the structure of a site or document.

60 mb

 

50k characters limit

20 mb

50k characters limit

MD Markdown: Some note-taking apps such as Notion have an MD export option. Markdown is a popular format for note-taking, utilised by various applications. By importing Markdown files into Ayoa, you can transform linear notes into a more visual representation, facilitating the identification of relationships between topics and ideas.

60 mb

 

50k characters limit

20 mb

50k characters limit

MP3 Audio file Take the audio recording  of a lecture or meeting and convert it into a dynamic mind map so you can easily pick out the key points. 

60 mb

 

Audio imports limited to 10 per day

Unavailable

OGG Audio file If you utilise a dictation app or record voice notes to capture your ideas, consider transforming those audio recordings into a mind map, allowing for a more organised and visual representation of your thoughts rather than relying solely on written notes.

60 mb

 

Audio imports limited to 10 per day

Unavailable

JPG Image file, including photos Take photos of your hand drawn mind maps and import them into Ayoa so continue working on them digitally. You could even take a photo of sticky notes and import that as a mind map too. 

10 mb

 

Max Resolution 4096 x 4096 pixels

Unavailable

PNG Image file, including photos.  Easily import a hand-drawn or digitally created mind map into Ayoa. If you've misplaced the original editable file, you can still bring in the image version and convert it back into an editable mind map format.

10 mb

 

Max Resolution 4096 x 4096 pixels

Unavailable

IMX iMindMap  For previous users of iMindMap import your .imx files and continue developing them.

60 mb

20 mb

 

For example, if you wanted to take the table above and summarise it as a mind map, you can import it as an XLSX file. 

 

 

Click "Create New" , then click on "Import".

 

 

Name your mind map.

Then drag and drop the file into the import box.

Once uploaded, click "Import".

 

 

When the import is complete, click "Show" to open the mind map.

 

 

The spreadsheet has now been converted into a clear and concise mind map.