.DRAWIO File Extension

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What is a DRAWIO file?

A DRAWIO file contains a diagram created by diagrams.net draw.io, an open-source diagramming program. It stores the content of the diagram, which may include text, shapes, icons, and images, along with formatting information. draw.io users may save various types of diagrams as DRAWIO files, such as organization charts, process diagrams, and flowcharts.

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You may encounter DRAWIO files if you use the draw.io tool to create diagrams. Or, you may receive a DRAWIO file from a coworker or friend utilizing the program.

You can use draw.io in various web browsers, such as Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox. You can also download draw.io and install it on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

To create a diagram, select File → New... and select File → Save or Save as.... If you are using the web version, you can save the diagram to Google Drive, OneDrive, or local storage on your computer. Click Download in the "Save as" prompt to download the DRAWIO file to your computer.

How to open a DRAWIO file

You can open DRAWIO files with the desktop and online versions of draw.io by selecting File → Open.... If you are using the online version, you need to upload the DRAWIO file via the "Open" prompt if it is saved on your computer.

How to convert a DRAWIO file

diagrams.net draw.io can convert DRAWIO files to various file types. To convert a DRAWIO file to one of the following formats, select File → Export as:

  • .JPEG, .JPG - JPEG Image
  • .PNG - Portable Network Graphic
  • .PDF - Portable Document Format
  • .VSDX - Visio Drawing
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Programs that open DRAWIO files

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