#1 rated online diagram maker: where UX begins
Sharpen user experience, create smart user flow & refine customer journeys with our collaborative online diagram maker – the tool for seeing the big picture
My team can’t imagine designing the architecture of a website without Slickplan. It’s a tool we use on every project. Their snappy and intuitive design, along with the integration to other tools we already use when working through IA decisions, makes Slickplan a versatile & comprehensive tool. You guys rock!
Diagram Maker key features & tools
Planning makes perfect. From journey mapping to user flow, diagrams and flow charts are an integral part of building an experience that exceeds expectations. Slickplan's web diagram app lets you shape and see the whole story while improving the details.
Shape libraries
Diagram Maker is filled with universally recognized shapes and line connectors to make creating any diagram type effortless and intuitive. Drag and drop shapes of any size to any position to quickly build diagrams and flowcharts that are understood in an instant. Whether it's user flows and journey paths for web pages, org charts, mind maps or data visualizations, you can build whatever the project demands. Use custom text, images, dynamic pages and containers to truly make it your own.Flexible workspaces
Your ideas aren't limited by the edge of the paper – or screen. Use Slickplan to push your diagrams and ideas as far as required on a never-ending canvas. Attach multiple diagrams to the same page to visualize all user flow solutions. Resize shapes and connect whatever, wherever. Customize diagram elements like background, borders, text color and more. Grid view will please any perfectionist by letting you align shapes with ease.Collaborative diagramming
Make diagrams online with your whole squad; collaborate, brainstorm and share diagrams with team members, stakeholders or clients from anywhere. Work more efficiently by editing projects with collaborators in real-time and see updates reflected instantly. Chat live while working together or create threaded discussions to dig deeper, sharpen and revise. Present an online preview by just sharing a link, sending an email or posting to a platform like Basecamp, Teamwork or Slack.Easy exporting
Seamlessly integrate diagrams into your workflow by exporting high-res charts to your exact specs – orientation, paper size and more – to whichever format works best: PDF, PNG, vector, etc. Or utilize our XML format to save a diagram example that's accessible from any account. Up your game by using Diagram Maker alongside our Content Planner and Sitemap Builder to get a complete bird's eye view of your project.
Slickplan’s diagram creator is perfect for…
Everyone actually:
- Web designers & developers
- App designers & developers
- User experience designers
- Content planners
- Website marketers
- Website architects
- In-house teams
- Freelancers
- Agencies
- Super heroes
Diagram builder use cases:
- Registration system user flows
- eCommerce checkout processes
- Single and multi page forms
- Venn diagrams
- Network diagrams
- UML diagram maker / State diagrams
- ER diagrams
- Flow chart template editor
- Interactive systems
- Search engine processes
- Multi-path sites with many user types
- Mobile app diagram drawing tool
Online diagram tool additional features
Diagrams come in many shapes and sizes, our website diagram generator is chock full of features that allow you to diagram just about anything.
Endless canvas
Our clean and intuitive diagramming interface makes getting started simple. Build the optimal flow diagram – for any size project – using page, file and conditional symbols.
Sitemap integration
Link your diagram elements to your sitemap pages for a unified experience that enhances your team’s productivity and ultimately improves UX for your users. A web diagram maker designed for better workflow.
Drag. Drop. Done.
Simply drag and drop symbols, text, images, containers, connectors and other diagram elements, and place them exactly the way you like. Talk about an interactive diagram maker.
Locked endpoints
Each endpoint has its own meaning, add accordingly to improve your diagram. On top of that, endpoints and connectors stay connected so you can move elements without issue.
Autosave
You change it; we save it. The autosave feature protects all of your hard work and is saved instantly, so you never have to worry about losing data.
Layering
Our diagram editor lets you unlock the Z-axis to layer elements however you need to for your project.
Keyboard shortcuts
In a hurry? Customize keyboard shortcuts to expedite the process. Undo, redo, zoom and add diagram elements and connectors in flash. Truly an online diagramming tool built for speed.
Lots of connector types
Different connectors have different meanings; organize and connect elements with specific connectors and endpoints to make diagrams easier to understand.
Add images
In real life diagrams aren’t text-only, sometimes you need custom graphics or images like in a user journey, for example. Upload those images and graphics as needed.
In-place editing
Easily edit labels; click your target element and a text field appears – just start typing. Changes are saved immediately and appear on your diagram symbol or workspace.
Group and magnetize
Containers let you group elements together and move them with ease. Copy and paste entire sections in seconds, incredibly helpful on those mammoth diagrams.
Export & print diagrams
Just because you create a diagram online, doesn’t mean it has to stay there. Easily export your diagrams alongside your sitemaps. Choose from a variety of formats including Vector EPS, PDF and more.
Bottom style bar
Being able to conveniently create a diagram online is one thing, quickly customizing them is another, our always-there style bar lets you do just that.
Share view
Quickly share a public view of your diagram project with collaborators and stakeholders who can add feedback directly in the workspace.
Zoom in/out
Big project? Don’t squint or move your face closer to the screen to see the details, just zoom in on the section you’re working on. Zoom out for the big picture.
Side panel
Getting it done quickly is often just as important as getting it right. Our slide-out side panel makes the whole diagram creation process faster.
Undo and redo
Made a mistake? All is forgiven with the one-click undo button. Oh that wasn’t a mistake after all? You can redo as well, no big whoop.
Swimlanes
Like lanes in a pool, swimlanes in a diagram help you separate parts of a process, story map or user journey (and beyond). Just drag, drop and get started.
Grid view
Ensure everything is in alignment. Whether it’s for your OCD or better organization, grid view lets you keep your diagram in order and looking sharp.
Resources to help make a diagram
What is a flow diagram?
Whether it’s a rap song, website or app, good flow is always appreciated. Discover why flow diagrams are so important in UX planning.
Crafting user flow
How easily users navigate your site can be a make or break. Find out how to optimize user flow with flowchart examples and a tutorial from the Slickplan team.
Diagram symbol guide
Our online diagram creator uses industry-standard symbol libraries. Take a detailed look at the meanings and usage for each diagram symbol, connector and design element.