Is the flowchart maker free?

Yes, our flowchart maker is completely free to use. No registration or payment required.

Can I export my diagram?

Yes, you can export your diagrams as PNG, SVG, or JSON formats.

What shapes are available?

We offer rectangle, rounded rectangle, diamond, circle, parallelogram, cylinder, and connector shapes.

Free Flowchart Maker Online - Create Diagrams & Flowcharts

Flowchart Symbols

Rectangle

Process or action step

Diamond

Decision point with yes/no

Circle

Start or end point

Parallelogram

Input/output operation

Cylinder

Database or storage

Tips

Drag shapes

Drag from palette to canvas

Connect shapes

Click connection points and drag

Edit text

Double-click shapes to edit

Snap to grid

Enabled by default for alignment

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+Z

Undo action

Ctrl+Y

Redo action

Ctrl+S

Save diagram

Delete

Remove selected shape

Arrows

Move selected 1px

Best Practices

Use consistent colors

Color code by shape type or process

Keep text concise

Use brief, clear labels

Organize top to bottom

Flow naturally from start to end

Use standard symbols

Follow flowchart conventions

FAQ

How do I save my work?

Click Save or press Ctrl+S to save to browser storage

Can I resize shapes?

Select a shape and drag the edges or corners

How do I connect shapes?

Use connector tool to create lines between shapes

What file formats are supported?

Export as PNG, SVG, or JSON

Is there a limit to diagram size?

Create large diagrams with zoom and pan features

Common Workflows

Creating flowcharts

1. Add shapes 2. Connect with arrows 3. Add labels 4. Export

Organizational charts

Use rectangles arranged hierarchically with connecting lines

Mind maps

Central topic with branches radiating outward

Process diagrams

Sequential steps with decision points and loops