draw.io
About draw.io
draw.io, also known as diagrams.net, is a diagramming tool for flowcharts, UML, mind maps, floor plans, circuit diagrams and infographics, often described as an alternative to Lucidchart and Visio. draw.io Desktop is an Electron app wrapping the core editor, released under GPL-3.0 and free to use without any account.
The desktop app is designed to be isolated from the internet apart from a daily update check: no diagram data or analytics are sent externally, and update checks can be disabled. On Windows it is available as a per-machine NSIS installer, a per-user MSI that needs no admin rights, a portable ZIP and a Microsoft Store build, plus native ARM64 builds for Windows 11 on Arm.
Key features
- Flowcharts, UML, mind maps, floor plans and more
- Offline by design, no diagram data or analytics sent
- No account or sign-up required
- NSIS installer, per-user MSI and portable ZIP
- Native ARM64 builds for Windows 11 on Arm
- Background auto-update that can be disabled
- Multilingual interface including Chinese
Download via Quark Drive
We’re still preparing the Quark Drive share for this app. It will appear here once it’s ready. Tap “Request” to bump it up.
How to install
“Windows protected your PC”
SmartScreen shows this for apps without a paid signature. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
Antivirus blocks it
Open-source apps are often flagged because they aren’t commercially signed. Check the SHA256 first, then allow it in your antivirus.
Won’t start, or a DLL is missing
Usually a missing runtime. Install Microsoft’s Visual C++ Redistributable (x64) and the .NET Desktop Runtime, then try again.
Check the file
Run this in Command Prompt and compare the result with the SHA256 listed for the cloud file:
certutil -hashfile "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\file-name" SHA256Alternatives
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Changelog
Release notes
FAQ
How do I download draw.io?
The Quark Drive share for draw.io is being prepared and will appear in the download section of this page.
Is draw.io free?
draw.io license: GPL-3.0. appwl only lists official builds and charges nothing for downloads.
Which systems does draw.io support?
This page offers draw.io for Windows, version 32.6.1.
Is draw.io from appwl safe?
appwl only lists official releases with their version and date. You can verify the SHA256 using the install tips on this page.