Build clean, standards-based flowcharts in your browser. Add shapes, connect them, label the paths, then export as SVG or PNG.
How this is built (the geometry, with your values)
FlowChart
This free flow chart maker lets you build a clean, professional flowchart directly in your browser. There is no sign-up, no software to install, and nothing is uploaded — every shape and arrow is created and stored on this page only. Add shapes, connect them into a process, label your decision paths, then export the finished diagram as a sharp SVG or a high-resolution PNG for reports, slides, theses, and teaching materials.
Use this flow chart maker to map any process where order matters: a research design, a data-collection workflow, a survey-screening logic, an experimental procedure, an onboarding sequence, or an algorithm. Because the tool follows standard flowchart conventions, the diagrams you produce will be instantly readable by examiners, reviewers, and colleagues.
How to use the flow chart maker:
- Add a shape. Use the buttons at the top to drop in a Start/End terminator, a Process step, a Decision point, or an Input/Output block.
- Edit and position it. Select any shape to change its label, type, and color in the side panel, and drag it anywhere on the canvas.
- Connect the steps. Switch on Connect, click a starting shape, then click the target shape to draw a directional arrow. Repeat to build the full flow.
- Label your decisions. Click any arrow to add a label such as Yes or No, so a reader can follow each branch.
- Export. Copy the SVG, download an SVG (vector, infinitely sharp), or download a 2× PNG for documents and presentations.
Understanding flowchart shapes:
A flowchart is a diagram that represents a process as a sequence of steps connected by arrows. Each shape has an agreed meaning, which is why flowcharts are so quick to read. An oval (terminator) marks the start or end of the process. A rectangle is a process step or action. A diamond is a decision point with two or more outgoing paths, usually labelled with the conditions (for example, Yes and No). A parallelogram represents an input or output, such as collecting data or producing a result. The arrows show the direction of flow from one step to the next.
Why use a flow chart maker for research:
Flowcharts make a method transparent. In a dissertation or paper, a single diagram can communicate a sampling procedure or analysis pipeline more clearly than several paragraphs of prose. They also help you spot gaps in your own logic before you run a study — an unhandled branch in a decision diamond is much easier to see in a diagram than in a description. Because this flow chart maker exports clean vector SVG, your diagrams stay crisp at any size, and the PNG option gives you a ready-to-paste image for Word, Google Docs, or PowerPoint.
Frequently asked questions:
Is this flow chart maker really free? Yes. It is completely free to use, with no account, no watermark, and no usage limits.
Does my data leave my computer? No. The tool runs entirely in your browser. Your flowchart is never uploaded to a server.
What formats can I export? You can copy the diagram as SVG markup, download it as an SVG file (best for editing later or printing at any size), or download a high-resolution PNG image.
Can I edit a flowchart after I make it? Yes, while the tool is open. You can move shapes, rename them, recolor them, add or delete arrows, and re-export at any time. For long-term editing, save the SVG file, which preserves the structure.
What is the difference between a flowchart and a process map? The terms are often used interchangeably. A flowchart is a general diagram of a process; a process map usually refers to a flowchart used specifically to document or improve a business or research workflow.
