What EdrawMax is
A diagramming tool with AI built in. It covers flowcharts, mind maps, organisational charts, UML and Gantt charts, and can generate a first structure from a prompt or rebuild one from an image.
It is aimed at people who draw diagrams often and would rather not start from a blank canvas.
What you can do with it
- Generate a diagram structure from a prompt
- Build flowcharts, mind maps and org charts
- Create UML and Gantt charts
- Convert a scanned or photographed diagram with OCR
- Work from a large template library
- Collaborate with others and export in several formats
Who it is for
- Product and project managers
- Teachers preparing material
- Consultants and trainers
- Office teams documenting processes
What to watch out for
- Generated diagrams usually need rearranging before they read well
- OCR results on messy scans need correction
- Check export formats if diagrams must be edited elsewhere
- Confirm licensing for team or commercial use of templates
Pros & cons
✓ What we like
- Wide range of diagram types
- AI generation and OCR
- Large template library
- Exports to several formats
! What to watch out for
- Generated layouts need tidying
- OCR on poor scans needs correcting
FAQ
What diagrams does it cover?
Flowcharts, mind maps, organisational charts, UML and Gantt charts, among others.
Can it work from an image?
Yes. OCR can extract content from images and scans to convert into diagrams.
Who uses it?
Product managers, project managers, teachers, consultants and office teams.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-15
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