Flowchart software

Q: How do I get the content in the swimlane flowchart to automatically move when I move the swimlanes?

Swimlanes are automatically “magnetized” so that all of the shapes within them move together. To turn magnetization on or off for specific lanes, select the swim lane and click the magnet symbol at the top right of the editor.

Q: How do I format my line connections in Lucidchart?

By default, your lines will automatically connect to components and create line jumps when they intersect. You can modify these and other settings using the properties bar or by navigating to your page settings.

Q: How can I color-code symbols and notation in my flowchart?

Lucidchart makes it easy. Use conditional formatting to color-code and organize symbols in your flowchart without having to switch everything manually.

Q: If I’m making a flowchart for a very large process, how do I create a second page for the flowchart?

Turn on auto tiling under File > Page Settings. This will allow you to just drag and drop your shapes off the original page, and it will automatically create a second page. You can also change the size of your pages from this tab.

Q: I need to share my flowchart with other teams and co-workers. What are my options within Lucidchart?

You can publish your flowchart diagram as an image, email your work to individuals or groups, or use the Lucidchart add-ons in popular team apps like Confluence and Slack

Q: Where can I find more information about flowcharts?

Follow the link below to read our in-depth guide on flowcharts.

Lucidchart offers intuitive, intelligent flowchart software to help you diagram with ease. No matter what you’re diagramming, we have the tools you need. Use Lucidchart to make your flowchart quickly and without fuss and to make it look polished and professional.

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Our intuitive, free flowchart software to make flowcharts quickly.

Visualize processes to improve efficiency

Make a flowchart in Lucidchart to document a process. After, you can analyze it—then improve the process for efficiency and quality. Identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and unnecessary steps in a process and make it better.

Get everyone on the same page

Use flowcharts to communicate processes for training new hires or other teams in your organization. When everyone can visualize the process, everyone can understand and follow it.

Enjoy Lucidchart’s advanced features

If you need to make a large, complex diagram, Lucidchart’s flowchart software has you covered. Use features like conditional formatting, data linking, layers, action buttons, and external links to include all the information you need and still be able to navigate your diagram.

Collaborate with your team

Work with your team to analyze how a process could be improved. Update and share information instantly with real-time collaboration, @mention commenting, and in-editor chat.

Work from anywhere

Our flowchart software is based in the cloud, so you can access your diagrams from any desktop, tablet, or mobile device. Wherever you go, you can use Lucidchart.

Ideate with a template

Lucidchart’s template gallery includes more than 1,000 custom-made diagramming templates for you to choose from. Use a template to get a head start on your flowchart.

Lucidchart feature highlights

Real-time collaboration

Streamline work by enabling multiple collaborators to create and edit the same diagram at once.

Data linking

Conditional formatting

Layers

Revision history

Shape libraries

AI prompt flow

Lucidchart feature highlights

Streamline work by enabling multiple collaborators to create and edit the same diagram at once.

Free flowchart templates

Start creating your flowchart by using one of our free templates.

Algorithm flowchart template

Go to Algorithm flowchart template template

Production flowchart template

Go to Production flowchart template template

Swimlane flowchart example

Go to Swimlane flowchart example template

Getting started in Lucidchart

Getting Started in Lucidchart

Follow along with this video tutorial and learn how to make any type of diagram in Lucidchart.

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Why teams choose Lucidchart

As an intelligent diagramming application, Lucidchart provides simple yet powerful capabilities for visualizing information.

Collaboration. Bring teams together side by side on a shared canvas from anywhere in the world.

Alignment. Build transparency and shared understanding of how a team or company works.

Large-scale change. Increase visibility, standardization, and knowledge sharing across your entire org.

End-to-end workflows. Upgrade to the Lucid Suite for a complete, connected visual collaboration solution.

What is a flowchart?

Flowcharts are diagrams that show processes, systems, or computer algorithms. Flowcharts can use a variety of shapes to represent each step of the process, with connecting arrows to show the sequence. Because they make complex processes clear and easy to understand, you’ll find flowcharts in both technical and non-technical fields to document, study, plan, improve, or communicate information. They are one of the most common kinds of diagrams.

How to use Lucidchart’s flowchart software

Start with a free flowchart template or a blank document

Drag and drop shapes onto the editor

Start connecting shapes

Edit shapes and lines

Share, embed, or publish your flowchart

Additional Lucidchart resources

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Lucidchart tutorials

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Frequently asked questions

What are the basic symbols and elements of a flowchart?

All flowcharts use five primary symbols. An oval indicates the start or end of the process. A rectangle indicates any step within the process. The diamond symbol indicates where a decision needs to be made. You’ll also see input and output symbols for information entering or leaving the process and arrows to show a directional path. Lucidchart has all the proper flowcharting symbols and notation.

Flowchart Symbols

How do I get the content in the swimlane flowchart to automatically move when I move the swimlanes?

How do I format my line connections in Lucidchart?

How can I color-code symbols and notation in my flowchart?

If I’m making a flowchart for a very large process, how do I create a second page for the flowchart?

I need to share my flowchart with other teams and co-workers. What are my options within Lucidchart?

Where can I find more information about flowcharts?

Everything you need to make a diagram

In addition to our online Flowchart software, Lucidchart offers support and training resources to help you branch out to any type of diagram.

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