AI photo-to-digital VSM

Digitise Your Whiteboard Maps

Many teams create value stream maps on whiteboards or large paper during workshops. The AI digitisation feature in MapVS converts a photo of these physical maps into editable digital maps.

How to use it

1. Navigate to Tools → Digitize Photo.
2. Upload a clear photo of your whiteboard or paper VSM.
3. MapVS uses AI vision to identify stages, connections, and any visible metrics.
4. Review the extracted stages and correct any misreadings.
5. Click Create Map to generate your digital value stream map.

Tips for best results

• Lighting — Ensure even lighting without glare or shadows on the whiteboard.
• Clarity — Use dark markers on a clean whiteboard. Smudged or faded writing reduces accuracy.
• Angle — Take the photo straight-on, not at an angle. The AI handles minor skew but struggles with extreme angles.
• Completeness — Capture the entire map in one photo if possible. If the map is very large, take overlapping sections.

What gets extracted

The AI can identify:

• Stage names and their sequence
• Numeric metrics (cycle time, lead time) if written clearly
• Inventory triangles and their quantities
• Information flow arrows

Always review the extracted data for accuracy — AI is helpful but not perfect, especially with handwriting.