How to Create Word Clouds Overview | PresenterMedia

Posted on: Oct, 2021 By: Judd Albrecht

Get Started Creating Word Clouds

This video explains how to customize a word cloud using our word cloud generator. After watching this tutorial on how to create word clouds, you will be ready to dive in and start building your personalized word cloud art.

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How to Combine Your Created Word Clouds with Customizable Graphics.

This wordcloud tutorial video shows a powerful technique for taking the word cloud you create from our online wordcloud generator and adding them to our customizable graphics. The result of doing this will give you a new spin on creating word clouds that your viewers will love.

After you make a word cloud, open a customizable graphic in the online customizer app, then load the word art you made into the custom graphic word area. Once in place, click build custom graphic, and it will output the custom graphic with your word cloud embedded in it.

How to Create a Word Cloud from Scratch.

Starting from scratch is another option as you begin to create a word cloud. There will be no design loaded in when you open the word cloud creator and start from scratch. At first, this can seem a little overwhelming as you think; where do I begin. No worries, check out this quick video tutorial below to see how you can quickly start creating a design scratch.

Add your word clouds to PowerPoint slides.

So what do you do once you have your word cloud created? Well, if you are using presentation software like PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, or Prezi, you can easily insert it into your slides as an image. Using our animated PowerPoint templates is a great way to call attention to essential points or concepts in the presentation you create.

Have fun, be creative, and start creating some awesome word cloud art.

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By: Judd Albrecht

Judd enjoys anything creative. As a content designer at PresenterMedia, he gets to put that creative desire to use everyday. "Every day I'm excited to come into work and start creating great content for our subscribers". He has degree in computer animation with over 15 years of graphic design experience, which has given him the skills to design quality graphic content. When he's not at work, he finds time enjoying the great outdoors, jamming on the bass guitar and playing with his kids.

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Oct 23, 2021 -

Alex

Dear PresenterMedia team, this new feature is fantastic! I would also love if there was an option to create a text shape out of words. Let's say for instance I specify the words "Presenter Media" as text shape. The feature would then "draw" this text shape out of some provided words (e. g. Graphic, Clipart, PPT, Keynote, etc.). Best regards, Alex

Oct 23, 2021 -

Alex

Oct 24, 2021 -

Judd

Hi Alex! Thanks for your feedback; we are happy you're enjoying using the new tool. Also, thank you for your suggestion; we will put it on the development list for future word cloud updates.

Oct 24, 2021 -

Judd

Hi Alex! Thanks for your feedback; we are happy you're enjoying using the new tool. Also, thank you for your suggestion; we will put it on the development list for future word cloud updates.

Dec 29, 2021 -

Judd

Hi Alex, The word cloud generator was recently updated; you can now use text as a shape to generate a word cloud. Go to the SHAPES options and check on the text as shape option on the far left. Then, replace the field where it says TEXT with your word.

Oct 25, 2021 -

Rosani

Dear PresenterMedia team, you are the best! I love the customer the text . Well I will speak on my language - portughese. Pessoal do PresenterMedia, vocês são demais! Amei seus textos para customizar e achei muito fácil e prático o programa de customização. Gosto muito da criatividade dos seus templates. Vocês são competentes e acessíveis, até para os mais leigos. Gostaria de sugerir que vocês também incluíssem o item Religião. Um abraço cordial em toda a equipe.

Oct 25, 2021 -

Rosani

Oct 30, 2021 -

Michael "Miles"

I kept waiting to see if you could add a shape that you created yourself to the list of shapes. I didn't see that option and now am hoping this change can be added.

Oct 30, 2021 -

Mark Trexler

For my work on climate change, would love to see a thermometer and a human footprint added to the list of available shapes! Love the new feature!

Oct 30, 2021 -

Mark Trexler

Having some trouble figuring out how the weights work. Have a word weighted at 500, and another at 475 (and others down to 150), and the 500 is MUCH larger than the 475. Seems odd. Ahh, I see - it has to do with the relative lengths of the words! So it's a bit tricky to figure out the right weights.

Nov 01, 2021 -

Judd

Hi Mark, Yes, the lengths will also affect how big the words can be. If it's a longer word, it might help change the "rotate words options" to random or rotate them, so the word you want bigger has more room to fill inside the selected shape.

Nov 17, 2021 -

Jane

Can't figure out how to get a clear background so I can just use the word cloud without a background. Thoughts?

Nov 17, 2021 -

Judd

Hi Jane, There is an option where you can select to download as either a JPEG or a PNG. The PNG option is the one that supports a clear background. This option is at the bottom of the app, where it says download format. Choose to download as a PNG instead of a JPG. You will then get the word cloud with a clear background. Let us know if you need any further help. Thanks.

Nov 17, 2021 -

Jane

Thank you!

Dec 29, 2021 -

I would like to second the request made by Michael "Miles" to have the ability to add a shape that you created yourself. For example, I could use a map of the US as a shape.

Dec 29, 2021 -

Judd

Hi BJ, The word cloud generator was recently updated; you can now use an image you upload to your (My Media & Uploads). Go to the Shapes option in the generator and find where it says "Use Your Own Shape" on the far right of the shape options. Then click Upload Media to upload your image. Note - The image needs to be in a .png format. An updated tutorial video will be coming soon.

Dec 30, 2021 -

Alex

Hi Judd, I tested it and it is working great and looking fantastic! Great craftsmanship again of the team! Thanks a lot, Alex

Feb 01, 2022 -

Mark

A couple of follow-ups to the "use your own shape" feature. 1. Don't try to click on the "Use Your Own Shape." Click on the "Your Media" button below it. 2. Once you've chosen a PNG image, click on the "Add to Project" column to get it transferred over to the Word Cloud Generator.

Apr 07, 2022 -

RasMarcus

When adding a PNG shape the word cloud covers the entire graphic area, not inside the shape. How do I keep the cloud in the shape?

Apr 08, 2022 -

Mike

Could you send us a message at support@presentermedia.com with your PNG attached. Also which shape you are trying to use and we can take a look at it. Thank you.

Jul 05, 2022 -

JudyAnn

I love this! It works very well. I've used both jpg and png this morning. Makes me look so smart!

Jul 05, 2022 -

That is great to hear!! We always love feedback to try enhance our service. Thank you.

Jun 19, 2024 -

Any way to change the size of my wordcloud, say if I want it to fill my entire computer screen and not just be a perfect square?

Jun 20, 2024 -

Judd

Hi CK, If you go to the shapes tab in the word cloud app, you can then select a rectangle shape which the words will fill. Make sure you have repeat checked on in the cloud settings. I hope this helps.

How to Create Word Clouds Overview | PresenterMedia

Get Started Creating Word Clouds

How to Combine Your Created Word Clouds with Customizable Graphics.

How to Create a Word Cloud from Scratch.

Add your word clouds to PowerPoint slides.

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