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
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.
TXT	TextEdit, Notepad	Capture your lecture notes, meeting notes, or a collection of ideas and convert them into a structured mind map.
PDF	Microsoft Word, GoogleDoc, other word processors.	Transform handouts, meeting minutes, and supporting documents into a concise mind map.
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.
XLSX	Spreadsheet file; Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets	Analyzing data in a mind map reveals patterns and trends that may be hidden in traditional spreadsheets, enhancing insight identification and supporting informed decision-making.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IMX	iMindMap	For previous users of iMindMap import your .imx files and continue developing them.

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.