Mermaid Flowchart Online Editor

Quickly build business processes and logic models with Mermaid syntax. Clearly express complex processes through nodes, decisions and connections, ideal for product design, system analysis and business mapping.

What is a flowchart

A flowchart is a diagrammatic representation of an algorithm, workflow, or process; it uses different types of boxes to represent various kinds of steps, with arrows connecting the steps.

Use cases

Business process mapping

Turn complex business steps into clear process paths, helping teams quickly understand task execution order and business logic.

Workflow design

Used to design approval, operations, production and other processes, clarifying owners, execution conditions and handling methods for each stage.

System process design

Show system running processes, decision conditions and data flows through process nodes, supporting development and technical design.

Algorithm logic design

Visualize program execution, branch decisions and processing rules to help developers analyze and optimize code logic.

Project planning management

Break down project phases, task nodes and execution paths to make complex project plans more intuitive and easy to understand.

FlowchartFree templates

Approval Process Flowchart

Approval Process Flowchart

Order Processing Flowchart

Order Processing Flowchart

How to generate a flowchart with Mermaid

1

Multiple editing methods

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

2

Auto rendering

After entering Mermaid syntax, flowcharts are generated and previewed in real time, with support for custom flowchart styles and themes.

3

Export or share

You can download flowcharts and save them locally. We support exporting flowcharts 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 flowchart again in the ProcessOn editor.

FlowchartCommon syntax

Syntax
Graphic
Meaning
(text)
Rounded rectangle
Represents the start, end or a general operation of a process
[text]
Rectangle
Represents a specific step, task or processing procedure
{text}
Diamond
Represents a decision or conditional branch
((text))
Circle
Represents a connection point or event
[[text]]
Double rectangle
Represents calling a subprocess or submodule
[(text)]
Cylinder
Represents a database node
>text]
Asymmetric shape
Represents input/output
[/text/]
Parallelogram
Represents input or output data
-->
Arrow
Represents the direction of process flow
---
Line without arrow
Represents an association relationship
-.->
Dashed arrow
Represents an optional process or reference relationship
==>
Bold arrow
Represents a key process or strong association
More Syntax

Why choose us

Online editing tool

Free templates

Powerful AI capabilities

Real-time preview

Export in multiple formats

Supports re-editing

FlowchartDrawing questions

What is a Mermaid flowchart?

A Mermaid flowchart is a flowchart tool generated from text-based syntax. You can quickly create business processes, operation steps and decision logic with simple code. With the ProcessOn Mermaid flowchart editor, users can generate well-structured flowcharts online without drawing manually.

What is the difference between a Mermaid flowchart and a regular flowchart?

Unlike traditional drag-and-drop flowcharts, Mermaid flowcharts generate diagrams in a code-driven way, making them more suitable for developers and technical teams to manage versions and maintain continuously.

What scenarios are Mermaid flowcharts suitable for?

Mermaid flowcharts are widely used in business process mapping, product requirement analysis, software development processes, system design and project management. They help teams visualize task flows and logical relationships.

How to create a Mermaid flowchart?

Simply enter Mermaid flowchart syntax such as nodes, connectors and decision conditions, and the editor will automatically parse the code and generate the corresponding flowchart. It also supports automatic Mermaid flowchart generation through AI.

Can Mermaid flowcharts be exported?

Yes. Completed Mermaid flowcharts can be exported to PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, Markdown and other formats, making them convenient for technical documentation, proposal presentations and team collaboration.