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A number of vector graphics editors exist for various platforms. Potential users of these editors will make a comparison of vector graphics editors based on factors such as the availability for the user's platform, the software license, the feature set, the merits of the user interface (UI) and the focus of the program. Some programs are more suitable for artistic work while others are better for technical drawings. Another important factor is the application's support of various vector and bitmap image formats for import and export.

The tables in this article compare general and technical information for a number of vector graphics editors. See the article on each editor for further information. This article is neither all-inclusive nor necessarily up-to-date.

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• 5File format support

Some editors in detail[edit]

• Adobe Fireworks (formerly Macromedia Fireworks) is a vector editor with bitmap editing capabilities with its main purpose being the creation of graphics for Web and screen. Fireworks supports RGB color scheme and has no CMYK support. This means it is mostly used for screen design. The native Fireworks file format is editable PNG (FWPNG or PNG). Adobe Fireworks has a competitive price, but its features can seem limited in comparison with other products. It is easier to learn than other products and can produce complex vector artwork. The Fireworks editable PNG file format is not supported by other Adobe products. Fireworks can manage the PSD and AI file formats which enables it to be integrated with other Adobe apps. Fireworks can also open FWPNG/PNG, PSD, AI, EPS, JPG, GIF, BMP, TIFF file formats, and save/export to FWPNG/PNG, PSD, AI (v.8), FXG (v.2.0), JPG, GIF, PDF, SWF and some others; recently, also some support for exporting to SVG has been added (via a free Export extension).
• Adobe Flash (formerly a Macromedia product) has straightforward vector editing tools that make it easier for designers and illustrators to use. The most important of these tools are vector lines and fills with bitmap-like selectable areas, simple modification of curves via the 'selection' or the control points/handles through 'direct selection' tools. Flash uses Actionscript for OOP, and has full XML functionality through E4X support.
• Adobe FreeHand (formerly Macromedia Freehand and Aldus Freehand) is mainly used by professional graphic designers. The functionality of FreeHand includes flexibility of the application in the wide design environment, catering to the output needs of both traditional image reproduction methods and to contemporary print and digital media with its page-layout capabilities and text attribute controls. Specific functions of FreeHand include a superior image-tracing operation for vector editing, page layout features within multiple-page documents, and embedding custom print-settings (such as variable halftone-screen specifications within a single graphic, etc.) to each document independent of auxiliary printer-drivers. User-operation is considered to be more suited for designers with an artistic background compared to designers with a technical background. When being marketed, FreeHand lacked the promotional backing, development and PR support in comparison to other similar products. FreeHand was transferred to the classic print group after Macromedia was purchased by Adobe in 2005. On May 16, 2007, Adobe announced that no further updates to Freehand would be developed but continues to sell FreeHand MX as a Macromedia product.^[1] FreeHand continues to run on Mac OS X Snow Leopard (using an Adobe fix) and on Windows 7. For macOS, Affinity Designer is able to open version 10 & MX Freehand files.^[2]
• Adobe Illustrator is a commonly-used editor because of Adobe's market dominance, but is more expensive than other similar products.^[3] It is primarily developed consistently in line with other Adobe products and such is best integrated with Adobe's Creative Suite packages. The ai file format is proprietary, but some vector editors can open and save in that format. Illustrator imports over two dozen formats, including PSD, PDF and SVG, and exports AI, PDF, SVG, SVGZ, GIF, JPG, PNG, WBMP, and SWF. However, the user must be aware of unchecking the 'Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities' option if he or she desires to generate interoperable SVG files.^[4] Illustrator has been criticized^{[by whom?]} for having a steep learning curve.
• Affinity Designer by Serif Europe (the successor to their previous product, DrawPlus) is non-subscription-based software that is often described as an alternative to Adobe Illustrator.^[5][6][7] The application can open Portable Document Format (PDF), Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator files, as well as export to those formats and to the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and Encapsulated PostScript(EPS) formats.^[8] It also supports import from some Adobe Freehand files (specifically versions 10 & MX).^[2]
• Apache OpenOffice Draw is the vector graphics editor of the Apache OpenOffice open source office suite. It supports many import and export file formats and is available for multiple desktop operating systems.
• ConceptDraw PRO is a business diagramming tool and vector graphics editor available for both Windows and OS X. It supports multi-page documents, and includes an integrated presentation mode. ConceptDraw PRO supports imports and exports several formats, including Microsoft Visio and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Corel Designer (originally Micrografx Designer) is one of the earliest vector-based graphics editors for the Microsoft Windows platform. The product is mainly used for the creation of engineering drawings and is shipped with extensive libraries for the needs of engineers. It is also flexible enough for most vector graphics design applications.
• CorelDRAW is an editor used in the graphic design, sign making and fashion design industries.^[9] CorelDRAW is capable of limited interoperation by reading file formats from Adobe Illustrator.^[10] CorelDRAW has over 50 import and export filters,^[11] on-screen and dialog box editing and the ability to create multi-page documents. It can also generate TrueType and Type 1 fonts, although refined typographic control is better suited to a more specific application. Some other features of CorelDRAW include the creation and execution of VBA macros, viewing of colour separations in print preview mode and integrated professional imposing options.
• Dia is a free and open-source diagramming and vector graphics editor available for Windows, Linux and other Unix-based computer operating systems. Dia has a modular design and several shape packages for flowcharting, network diagrams and circuit diagrams. Its design was inspired by Microsoft Visio, although it uses a Single Document Interface similar to other GNOME software (such as GIMP).
• DrawPlus, first built for the Windows platform in 1993, has matured into a full featured vector graphics editor for home and professional users. Also available as a feature-limited free 'starter edition': DrawPlus SE. DrawPlus developers, Serif Europe, have now ceased its development in order to focus on its successor, Affinity Designer.^[12]
• Edraw Max is a cross-platform diagram software and vector graphics editor available for Windows, Mac and Linux. It supports kinds of diagram types.^[13] It supports imports and exports SVG, PDF, HTML, Multiple page TIFF, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Embroidermodder is a free machine embroiderysoftware tool that supports a variety of formats and allows the user to add custom modifications to their embroidery designs.
• Fatpaint is a free, light-weight, browser-based graphic design application with built-in vector drawing tools. It can be accessed through any browser with Flash 9 installed. Its integration with Zazzle makes it particularly suitable for people who want to create graphics for custom printed products such as T-shirts, mugs, iPhone cases, flyers and other promotional products.
• GIMP, which works mainly with raster images, offers a limited set of features to create and record SVG files. It can also load and handle SVG files created with other software like Inkscape or Sodipodi.
• Inkscape is a free and open-source vector editor with the primary native format being SVG. Inkscape is available for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X (using XQuartz) and other Unix-based systems. Inkscape can import SVG, SVGZ, AI, PDF, JPEG, PNG, GIF (and other raster graphics formats), CDR (CorelDraw), VSD (Visio) file formats and export SVG, SVGZ, PNG, PDF, PostScript, EPS, EPSi, LaTeX, HPGL, SIF (Synfig Animation Studio), HTML5 Canvas, FXG (Flash XML Graphics) and POVRay file formats. Some formats have additional support through Inkscape extensions, including PDF, EPS, Adobe Illustrator, Dia, Xfig, CGM, sK1 and Sketch. The predecessor of Inkscape was Sodipodi.
• Ipe lets users draw geometric objects such as polylines, arcs and spline curves and text. Ipe supports use of layers and multiple pages. It can paste bitmap images from clipboard or import from JPEG or BMP, and also through a conversion software it can import PDF figures generated by other software. It differentiates itself from similar programs by including advanced snapping tools and the ability to directly include LaTeX text and equations. Ipe is extensible by use of ipelets, which are plugins written in C++ or Lua.
• LibreOffice Draw is the vector graphics editor of the LibreOffice open source office suite. It supports many import and export file formats and is available for multiple desktop operating systems. The Document Foundation with the help of others is currently developing Android and online versions of the LibreOffice office suite, including Draw.
• Microsoft Expression Design is a commercial vector and bitmap graphics editor based on Creature House Expression, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2003. It was part of the Microsoft Expression Studio suite. Expression Design is discontinued, but the final version is available free from Microsoft. It runs on Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and 8, and on Windows 8.1 and 10 released after it was discontinued.
• Microsoft Visio is a diagramming, flow chart, floor plan and vector graphics editor available for Windows. It is commonly used by small and medium-sized businesses, and by Microsoft in their corporate documentation.
• OmniGraffle, by The Omni Group, is a vector graphics editor available for Macintosh. It is principally used for creating flow charts and other diagrams. OmniGraffle imports and exports several formats, including Microsoft Visio, SVG, and PDF.
• PhotoLine is mainly a raster graphics editor but also offers a comprehensive set of vector drawing tools including multiple paths per layer, layer groups, color management and full color space support including CMYK and Lab color spaces, and multipage documents. PhotoLine can import and export PDF and SVG files as well as all major bitmap formats.
• sK1 is a free and open-source vector editor for Linux which is oriented for 'prepress ready' PostScript & PDF output. The major sK1 features are CMYK colorspace support; CMYK support in Postscript; Cairo-based engine; Color management; Universal CDR importer (7-X4 versions); Modern Ttk-based (former Tile widgets) user interface. sK1 can import ai postscript-based, CDR, CDT, CCX, CDRX, CMX, PS, EPS, CGM, WMF, XFIG, SVG, SK, SK1, AFF, PLT file formats. It can export ai, SVG, SK, SK1, CGM, WMF, PDF, PS, PLT file formats.
• Sketch is a commercial vector graphics application for OS X.
• SketchUp is a free vector graphics program with a paid pro-version. SketchUp is focused primarily on 3D sketching, with many features specifically designed to simplify architectural sketching. Google integrated an online model sharing database called 3D Warehouse to allow sharing of 3D sketches. SketchUp was purchased by Trimble on 1 June 2012.
• SVG-edit is a FOSS web-based, JavaScript-driven SVG editor that works in any modern browser.
• Synfig Studio (also known as Synfig) is a free and open-source 2D vector graphics and timeline-based computer animation program created by Robert Quattlebaum. Synfig is available for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X. Synfig stores its animations in its own XML file format, SIF (uncompressed) or SIFZ (compressed) and can import SVG.
• Xara Photo & Graphic Designer and Designer Pro (formerly Xara Xtreme and Xtreme Pro) are vector graphics editors for Windows developed by Xara. Xara Photo & Graphic Designer has high usability compared to other similar products and has very fast rendering. Xara Photo & Graphic Designer (and earlier product ArtWorks) was the first vector graphics software product to provide fully antialiased display, advanced gradient fill and transparency tools. The current version supports multi-page documents, and includes a capable integrated photo tool making it an option for any sort of DTP work. The Pro version includes extra features such as Pantone and color separation support, as well as comprehensive web page design features.
• Xara Xtreme LX is a partially open source version of Xara Photo & Graphic Designer for Linux.

General information[edit]

This table gives basic general information about the different vector graphics editors:

Operating system support[edit]

This table lists the operating systems that different editors can run on without emulation:

Basic features[edit]

Notes

1. ^ConceptDraw Basic Script only
2. ^ ^abActionScript only

File format support[edit]

Import[edit]

Notes

1. ^ ^abVia an extension
2. ^Not all features are supported. Some Inkscape-generated plain SVG files yield corrupted results
3. ^Via an extension using UniConvertor. Text elements not converted
4. ^Via an extension using Ghostscript
5. ^Via an extension using UniConvertor
6. ^It can export to SVG but cannot import from SVG
7. ^AI postscript-based up to 9 ver.
8. ^Pro version only
9. ^Only SVG 1.0 Specification is supported since Synfig 0.62.00
10. ^Imports only up to version 8.0 AI files, newer AI file versions needs to save as 'AI (V8.0)' or PDF files

See also[edit]

• Raster graphics

Notes[edit]

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14. ^Bohemian Coding - Sketch 3
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19 Best Free Software for Flowcharts: – Stuck with a college project or an office presentation? You know that a flowchart will be the best solution and you even have the blueprint in your mind, but the only thing you need right now is a good Flowchart software that can help you finish your task effectively. And, if it’s free then nothing like it, isn’t it?

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If you are student, a small business owner or someone looking to impress the boss or the interviewer that requires you to design a powerful flowchart, but not too keen to shell that extra dough, free software is the best alternative for you. We have compiled a list of best free software for flowcharts that will help you draw charts quickly and with ease. So let’s take a quick look.

Gliffy

An HTML 5 based diagraming tool, Gliffy is an online tool that offers 2 diagrams for free to start with. Gliffy is a cloud-based application that helps you to draw cool flowcharts along with other diagrams (SWOT Analysis, Floor Plans, Site Maps, etc.) in your web browser. Create real-time flowcharts and even edit them while on the browser and when finished you can simply share the URL (read-only) of your flowchart on various social networking sites.

Gliffy offers a straightforward and simple process where it requires you to only drag and drop the contents, and your flowchart is ready. Merges smoothly with Google Drive enabling you to create flowcharts easily and even allows you to import documents from Microsofi Visio which you can view and edit from your web browser. Plenty of themes/templates, revision control, and easy collaboration makes it one of the best software for flowcharts.

Price: Free (5 Diagrams, 2MB); after that price starts from $3.99

Go To Website: https://www.gliffy.com/uses/flowchart-software/

LucidChart

Another HTML5 and Javascript backed software, LucidChart is a unique tool that not only allows you to design flowcharts along with UML diagrams etc. but also enables you to create mock websites and Android or iOS apps that are completely operative. You can use this mock apps and sites just as you would do with the real ones. You can even create impressive wire-frames which is a much easier process.

Even LucidChart integrates with Google Apps and helps open Visio documents and edit them on your web browser. The easy collaboration functionality makes designing flowchart an even smoother process.

Price: Free for 60 objects up to 25 MB; after that plan starts from $3.3

Go To Website: https://www.lucidchart.com/

yED

A completely free to use software, yED helps in diagramming equally smoothly as others in the category. It comes with a straightforward and simple interface that perks up your entire flowchart making experience. It comes equipped with some pre-made templates that make the entire flowchart designing process quicker.

You can bring in documents, images and designs from Vision and yED then merges all these features that enable you to create top quality flowcharts. yED will help you create amazing flowcharts all for free and with a professional approach. Effortless data import and the automatic designs adds to its features making it one of the sought after free software for flowcharts.

Price: Free

Works with: Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and all Java Virtual Machine supported platforms

Go To Website: http://www.yworks.com/products/yed

Creately

Creately is an offline tool that is supported by WYSIWIG based software that allows you to simply drag and drop the elements of your desired flowchart. Apart from flowcharts, you can also design, manage and team up on UI mockups, Infographics and more. Once the flowchart is ready you can share your flowcharts and publish them fast and effortlessly.

While it assimilates smoothly with Google Drive along with sharing read-only links via emails and social networks, it also brings and sends out documents and PDF files from Visio. With all these comprehensive features, Creately becomes one of the widely used software that can help you create flowcharts both online and offline.

An intuitive software, several layouts and templates, real-time collaboration and other premium features make it a great software for flowcharts and other diagrams.

Price: Free for 5 diagrams; after that starts from $5 a month.

Works with: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X

Go To Website: http://creately.com/

Draw.io

Draw.io is a cloud based program that offers diagramming features for free. It is an online tool that enables you to create any type of diagrams and charts including flowcharts. To start with, it will ask you to select the location of the design which can be your local hard drive

This software is based on simple drag-and-drop concept, so that you can simply drag the desired elements and you have your flowchart ready. The software also integrates with Google Drive effortlessly with which you can share your charts and projects on different social networking sites.

What’s unique about draw.io is that it lets you create unlimited number of flowcharts or any diagram in its wide available space in the cloud storage account. Not just that, as the flowcharts are entirely private to you while they put no limitations on the size of the image entered. Moreover, you also get the free feature of revision control with draw.io.

Price: Free

Go To Website:https://www.draw.io/

OpenOffice.org Draw

OpenOffice.org Draw is an open source software that makes your diagram or flowchart making the process a cake walk. This free tool offers a wide and robust backdrop that uses vector graphics for the editing purpose which is same as the Microsoft Office Drawing functionality. You can also transport the Scalable Vector Graphics using OpenOffice.org Draw.

It was originally built to compete with the drawing feature of the Microsoft Office and offers some great features for your diagraming needs at part with Microsoft.

Price: Free

Works with: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux

Go To Website: https://www.openoffice.org/product/draw.html

Calligra Flow

If you are looking for a free tool that helps meet you diagramming and flowchart making needs, Calligra Flow can be the best choice for you. It is a complete graphic editor that comes as a part of the Calligra Suite. The software comes with a simple and straightforward interface which is identical to the Microsoft Visio’s interface. Additionally, it offers a plugin support that the boost the features of the tool.

CalligraFlow firmly assimilates with other tools from the Calligra Suite and helps you design detailed flowcharts and other intricate diagrams quite easily.

Price: Free

Works with: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, BSD based systems

Go To Website: https://www.calligra.org/flow/

Grapholite

If you are stuck with that puzzling data provided from your office which needs to be converted in a flowchart, Grapholite is one of the best solutions for you. This free tool not only helps you to create intricate flowcharts in matter of seconds, but can also be helpful for other business graphics such as, office designs, organizational charts, venn charts, floor plans, network layouts, mind maps and many more.

Grapholite is a Microsoft product that comes with an unlimited time free trail offer that lets you use all the features for free, but does not allow you to save your work. From Windows smartphones and PCs to Android and iOS devices, it works for all.

Price: Free trial period for unlimited time without data saving; Price sarts from $9.99 and varies for different platforms.

Works with: Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Window 10, Windows RT systems, desktop, iOS and Android.

Go To Website: https://grapholite.com/

Cacoo

With an interface similar to another diagramming tool, Gliffy, Cacoo is an online solution for your diagramming needs that also helps you to design flowcharts, mind maps, network charts, site maps and more with ease. The features offered by Cacoo are pretty simple that can be comprehended easily by one and all and hence, lets you create some great flowcharts in no time.

While it enables you to work in collaboration with your team, online, you can also share your flowcharts with friends and colleagues online.

Price: Free (up to 25 sheets. Limited sharing, export to PNG format only); plans start from $4.08 per month

Works with: Windows and Mac OS platforms only.

Go To Website: https://cacoo.com/

Lovely Charts

Make your diagrams look professional with this application, Lovely Charts that helps you to create all kinds of diagrams that includes flowcharts, basic symbols, site map, wire frames, BPMN general and more. The tool comes with a wonderful interface which can be accessed once you have a free account. You can simply drag and drop contents and images to create your flowcharts and connect.

It’s easy to use interface allows you to draw your flowcharts effortlessly with its desktop and web versions. It does not require much learning curve and you can export files to PNG and JPEG formats. While the desktop can be even downloaded for free, it has limited features compared to the web app and data cannot be saved unless purchased.

Price: Free desktop download with no data saving, opening or maintaining revisions facility; plans start from $3.99/year.

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Go To Website: http://lovelycharts.com/

Flowchart

Flowchart is the only diagramming application that is solely dedicated to create flow charts. The multi-user interface that the tool features is straightforward and simple which allows team collaboration in real-time. You can also invite acquaintances and colleagues to work together where you all can chat and create fantastic flow charts at the same time.

The best part about this tool is that it does not need you to download any software and works with almost all popular browsers and operating systems. Once finished designing the flow chart you can even export it to PNG or PDF formats.

Price: Free (till it’s in BETA version and access limited by invitation only)

Works with: Web

Go To Website: http://flowchart.com/

Dia

Dia is a free open source online diagramming software that is strikingly similar to Microsoft’s Viso and offers features close to the app. From Flowcharts, UML diagrams, Assorted Diagrams, Circuit to Network Diagrams it helps you to create many different types of diagrams with ease.

Moreover, it equips you with a large variety of symbols and tools for your diagramming needs while it also helps you to make several flowcharts or diagrams in multiple tabs at the same time. You can also add support for new shapes in Dia by creating simple XML files with the help of a SVG subset to create the shape.

Dia also allows you to load and save flowcharts or diagrams to a custom XML version that can be exported to XFIG, PNG, EPS, WMF or SVG formats. You can also take a printout of the diagrams.

Price: Free open source

Works with: Windows 10/8.1, 8, 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, Linux and Mac OS X

Go To Website: http://dia-installer.de/

Dynamic Draw

As the name suggests, Dynamic Draw is indeed dynamic as it offers over 15 different varieties of flow chart types some of which includes Decision, Connector, Terminator, Process and more. Apart from helping you to create flow charts, this free and open source software also helps you to create other diagrams.

Even though it has a puzzling interface that needs a bit of learning curve, the output is eventually more than satisfying. The toll offers a great tutorial and instructions that appear on the screen as you proceed. Using the hot key you can create charts even fast and smoothly.

Specially designed for business users, Dynamic Draw helps you to create some really elaborate flow charts that look professional. It allows you to export your creations to PNG, SVG, GIF, WMF and other formats. It is available in both portable and installer editions.

Price: Free open source

Works with: Windows XP and later, Linux

Go To Website: http://www.dynamicdraw.com/

ClickCharts Diagram Flowchart Software

While you can create complex flow charts, organizational maps, mind maps and other diagrams effortlessly with ClickCharts Diagram Flowcharts Software, it also provides many different types of helpful symbols for creating the best flow chart. Add pointers, images and text with this software. Once you have completed the diagram you can export the creation to PDF files and other popular image formats.

In addition, you can also create Data Flow Diagram, UML Diagram and ER Diagram while you can also edit and customize colors, fills or strokes. It offers flawless sheet overlapping from developing and printing large sized diagrams. It also allows you to open and edit several diagrams at the same time.

ClickCharts is compact software that takes up very less disk space (420KB) and can be used on different devices.

Price: Free

Works with: Windows 7, XP, Vista, 8, 8.1 and 10, Mac OS X, Android and Kindle devices

Go To Website: http://www.nchsoftware.com/chart/index.html

Pencil

Pencil is basically a drawing tool that helps in creating designs for mobile phones and desktop, however, you can also draw flow charts and diagrams using this tool. It is an easy to use software that can be installed equally easily and helps create mockups on desktop platforms.

Apart from the ability to create multiple flow charts at the same time, it also helps you with 10 different varieties of shape categories each of which consists of several shapes. Once completed you can save them in PDF, SVG, PNG, HTML and in different other formats. Moreover, you also have access to some cool clip art images with Pencil which you can download from its server.

Price: Free

Works with: Mac OS, Linux OS and Firefox extension

Go To Website: http://pencil.evolus.vn/

Diagram Designer

From flow charts, UML Class, electric circuit to GUI design, Diagram Designer helps you with all. The application provides over 25 symbols for flow chart and there is also a section that displays a complete list of symbols that are used in the flow charts. For the diagrams and flow charts, it uses vector graphics editor.

It is a compact tool that barely takes up any disk space and can be installed in a matter of seconds. Diagram Designer is a free and fast software that helps you to create your desired flowcharts on the fly. You can simply drag the required elements in the interface, insert images, add text, change background, add color, delete and so on. Finally you can save your creations in different formats like, PNG, PDF, JPEG or simply create a slideshow.

The best part about this application is that it can help import more template layouts for more polygons, websites, electronic symbols, genograms etc.

Price: Free

Works with: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8

Go To Website: http://www.fosshub.com/Diagram-Designer.html

Diagram Ring

Create vivid colorful flow charts, graphs, UMLs, Pie Charts and more with Diagram Ring. It is a free application that also equips you with different types of shapes in different styles and connects them with the help of 10 different edges. This open source tool offers 45 different predefined symbols along with more than 15 predefined styles to help create flow charts faster.

Once you have completed the diagrams or the flow charts you can then convert them into JPG file format. It is small sized software (1 MB file size) that takes up very little disk space.

Price: Free

Works with: Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Go To Website: http://diagramring.codeplex.com/

Software Ideas Modeler

With Software Ideas Modeler you can create flow charts, BPMN diagrams, UML and diagrams and other diagrams effortlessly. You can create multiple flow charts simultaneously using many different types of useful shapes. Eventually, you can save your creations in different formats like GIF, PNG, SVG, TIFF, PDF and so on.

It is a freeware available only in portable version and for non-commercial use only.

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Price: Free; Paid versions available as well

Go To Website: https://www.softwareideas.net/Download/338/Software-Ideas-Modeler-7-71–32-bit-Portable-

Google Drawings (Chrome extension)

Created by the online search giant Google, Google Drawings is a free cloud based software that helps you draw the most complicated flowcharts or any other diagram for that matter effortlessly. It was initially called as Google Doc Drawings and was launched to help make and edit designs from Google Docs.

It’s now assimilated with Google Drive and lets you draw and work in team real-time. The best part is that you can now design offline as well using the Google Drawings plugin on your web browser and the final output can be then converted to SVG, PDF, JPEG or in PNG formats.

With Google Drive, you can simply drag and drop the flowchart elements (contents and images) and your diagram is ready in minutes.

Price: Free

Works with: Web browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari and IE 8+

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