Mermaid Block Diagram Editor

Express system modules, component relationships and information hierarchy with flexible layouts, suitable for architecture design and solution documentation.

What is a block diagram

A block diagram is an abstract chart used to show system modules, components and structural relationships. It describes system composition and information flow through rectangular modules and connections. Block diagrams are widely used in system design, hardware architecture, software module planning and technical solution documentation.

Use cases

System module display

Break a complex system into multiple independent modules to show the overall structure and composition.

Functional architecture design

Show the hierarchical relationships between product function modules, helping plan the product structure.

Business structure mapping

Used to express the core stages and module relationships in business processes.

Device structure documentation

Show how modules are connected in hardware devices, electronic systems or industrial systems.

Block diagramFree templates

Cloud Application Architecture

Cloud Application Architecture

Software Development Pipeline

Software Development Pipeline

How to generate a block diagram

1

Multiple editing methods

You can generate block diagrams by writing Mermaid code, AI generation, image recognition, code summary and more. You can also draw block diagrams using our built-in block diagram templates.

2

Auto rendering

After entering Mermaid syntax, block diagrams are generated and previewed in real time, with support for custom block diagram styles and themes.

3

Export or share

You can download block diagrams and save them locally. We support exporting block diagrams to PNG, PDF, SVG, JPG, Markdown and other formats, or clicking the “Share” button to share the link with others.

4

Edit again

If you are not satisfied with the result, click the “Visual editing” button to edit the block diagram again in the ProcessOn editor.

Block diagramCommon syntax

Syntax
Graphic
Meaning
block-beta
Block diagram
Create a block diagram
columns num
Column layout
Set the number of columns in the block diagram layout
block
Normal box
Represents an independent module or structural unit
block["name"]
Custom box
Create a rectangular module box with a display name
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Solid arrow
Represents the direction of a relationship
space
Increase spacing
Increase the spacing between each unit or module
More Syntax

Why choose us

Online editing tool

Free templates

Powerful AI capabilities

Real-time preview

Export in multiple formats

Supports re-editing

Block diagramDrawing questions

What is a Mermaid block diagram?

A Mermaid block diagram is a graphic used to show modules, components and structural relationships, helping users express system composition and information hierarchy.

What scenarios are Mermaid block diagrams suitable for?

Mermaid block diagrams are suitable for system module division, product function structures, page layout planning, technical solution documentation and more.

What is the difference between Mermaid block diagrams and Mermaid architecture diagrams?

Mermaid block diagrams emphasize the organizational structure between modules, while Mermaid architecture diagrams are usually used to describe the technical composition and interaction relationships of a complete system.

Can Mermaid block diagrams be used in technical documentation?

Yes. Mermaid block diagrams define structure through code, making them ideal for embedding in Markdown technical documents, project descriptions and design documents.

How to generate a Mermaid block diagram?

Define nodes and connection relationships with Mermaid block diagram syntax to quickly generate a structured block diagram for displaying complex information.