SmartDraw is a multilingual editor for drawing diagrams. The developers consider it a universal analog of Microsoft Visio. The program is cross-platform, so you can use it online or install it on a Windows or macOS computer. The web service is fully compatible with the desktop version.

The program allows you to export and import diagrams from/into Visio and send finished documents to popular services, such as Google Drive, Jira, and Trello. This software is available for macOS devices.

What is this program?

SmartDraw is a user-friendly graphical editor with a simple interface designed to quickly build visual charts, mind maps, and diagrams to illustrate business processes. SmartDraw charts show actual organizational data linked to them.

SmartDraw allows you to add links, notes, and file attachments to the objects you create (Smart Visuals) and upload the finished results to the SmartShare cloud to let other users view them. SmartShare is a cloud-based service in SmartDraw that allows you to save and view your finished Smart Visuals objects from any PC with Internet access, iPhone smartphones, iPad tablets, and other mobile devices.

This software is available in three editions:

• Standard: the basic SmartDraw feature set with more than 40 chart templates, including forms, calendars, genealogical trees, floor and area plans, electrical and mechanical charts, etc.;

• Business: all the features of the Standard version with more than 70 chart templates, automatic drawing, integration with PowerPoint, and a subscription for one year of technical support;

• Enterprise: all the features of the Business version, as well as Microsoft SharePoint support, import and export of Microsoft Project files, import of Visio files, automatic processing of documentation, and centralized management of multiple software licenses.

Various templates and features

SmartDraw for Mac has over 70 layouts for various industries, including business, software development, education, engineering, medicine, and design. The collaborative mode can be helpful for companies with remote workers and educational institutions.

The application allows you to use more than 4,500 graphic elements and 35,000 symbols to create simple and professional drawings, such as flowcharts, plans, mind maps, organizational diagrams, and logical design schemes. The program supports 100 languages and can integrate with desktop and web applications. Compatible tools include G Suite, Confluence, Jira, Atlassian, OneDrive, and Google Drive. Drawings can be exported in various formats and inserted into Excel, Word, and Powerpoint documents.

Primary features of the program include:

• Visio import and export;

• Microsoft Office support;

• Support for G Suite, Confluence, Jira, Atlassian, OneDrive, and Google Drive;

• More than 4,500 shapes;

• An online editor and application for Windows/macOS.

Automatic formatting

Automated creation of charts and graphs can be done in a few clicks. You can create charts using just a keyboard. SmartDraw lets you focus on the content, not the drawing process, by embedding forms through simple commands.

Access to chart templates

SmartDraw for Mac includes more than 70 types of charts, diagrams, and other visual objects. No matter what kind of chart you need to create, you can get started quickly with a suitable template. Moreover, hundreds of examples are available, so you can open, edit, and save them with your own modifications.

High-quality presentation

SmartDraw also automates the formatting of charts to prepare them for publication. The program uses professional design schemes that can be customized and changed according to your purposes. It's easy to add photos and images to charts.

Microsoft Office support

This solution offers integration with the Microsoft Office suite. Users can insert a diagram or another visual object into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook in just one click. Saving documents in PDF format is supported. Moreover, SmartDraw works with Google Docs, cloud services, and other programs.

Automatic backups

SmartDraw for Mac has backup features for charts, presentations, and other visual objects you create to a secure and private SmartDraw cloud account. Backup allows you to open and view diagrams through a web browser on your mobile device, regardless of location.

Support for mobile devices

You can access your SmartDraw account through a web browser on any computer or mobile device. The program provides a free app for viewing diagrams on iPhones or iPads. A SmartDraw account is suitable for sharing files from various devices, including PCs that don't have SmartDraw software installed. You can also publish diagrams on your social networks.