Our Free Visio Viewer for Mac, Windows, and Linux helps Firefox users collaborate with colleagues that diagram in Microsoft Visio. Use Lucidchart to open Visio files saved to your computer, attached to an email, or posted on a website. ★ Supported file types:.vsd,.vdx and.vsdx ★ Supported versions: 2007, 2010, 2013.
Don’t worry—you can benefit from all the Visio viewer and editor features that Lucidchart offers and still collaborate easily with those colleagues. If you upgrade your account, you can export your Lucidchart documents as VDX files. Just go to File Download As and select Visio (VDX). Sep 27, 2018 Visio compatible. Import Visio files (.vdx,.vsd, or.vsdx) with the click of a button. Once they’re uploaded, you can view them and make your own edits with our easy-to-use tools. If your colleagues still use Visio, you can even export your original Lucidchart diagrams as Visio files! Because it's web-based, Lucidchart is a perfect alternative to Visio for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Enjoy real-time collaboration, access to your diagrams from any device, and an intuitive editor that’s easy to use, not to mention import and export for Microsoft Visio files. It’s never been easier to diagram. Lucidchart is een gratis Visio-viewer in de cloud die samenwerking in real time ondersteunt. Importeer uw Visio-bestanden om diagrammen te bekijken en bewerken in Lucidchart met medewerkers op Mac, pc, Linux en vanop elk apparaat, geen downloads nodig. Registreer gratis en stap vandaag nog over!
If Visio® has ever taken too much time to use, created versioning problems, or otherwise left you frustrated, we have the ideal Microsoft Visio® replacement for you.
Lucidchart surpasses Visio® with its constant innovation, ease of use, compatibility across devices, and lower price—see all the unique advantages that Lucidchart offers to help anyone better understand and share ideas, information, and processes.
Note: This article refers to Visio Pro®. To see how Lucidchart compares to Visio Online®, check out this article.
1. It’s easier to use
A common complaint against Visio®, especially the more recent versions, is how difficult the software is to use. You shouldn’t have to complete training or spend hours in the product before you understand how to build a simple diagram.
Lucidchart aims for an intuitive experience from start to finish. Simply drag and drop the shapes you need onto the canvas. With powerful functionality like the ability to drag a line from a shape and an auto-prompt for which shape to choose next, you can diagram as quickly as you think. Lucidchart also offers hundreds of useful templates and shape libraries to get you started.
2. You can work from anywhere
Visio® is limited to Windows, but Lucidchart is compatible with any browser on any operating system on any device. We even offer iOS and Android apps so you can open workflows in the field or leave your feedback on your diagrams while you’re on the go.
3. There are no more barriers to collaboration
Our co-founder created Lucidchart when he became frustrated with emailing Visio® diagrams back and forth as his team developed software—so collaboration is in our blood. While only one person at a time can edit diagrams in Visio®, Lucidchart allows multiple people to edit and comment on documents in real time. All changes to a document sync automatically, not just when you save your work, and your co-workers and clients can view shared documents even without a Lucidchart account.
4. With automation features, Lucidchart will do the work for you
As you can probably tell from its ease of use, Lucidchart aims to save you time and allow you to innovate faster. With that goal in mind, we have built several automation features to diagram faster—import your data and see your ideas, infrastructure, and databases in a whole new light.
In Lucidchart, you can automatically generate:
- Entity-relationship diagrams from SQLs
- Org charts from CSVs
- Mind maps and sticky notes from lists or TXT files
- UML sequence diagrams from text markup
- Sales account maps
- Cloud infrastructure diagrams (available through Lucidchart Cloud Insights)
5. It integrates with the platforms you use daily
Lucidchart syncs with many popular apps, so you can embed powerful visuals wherever you work. See our complete list of integrations, including:
- G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
- Atlassian (Confluence, Jira Software)
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Microsoft Teams
- Quip
- Slack
- Salesforce
- GitHub
6. Lucidchart updates weekly—not every three years
To keep our software ahead of the curve, our team releases updates every week. And because Lucidchart lives in the cloud, you don’t have to download updates, wait around as you install new software, or wonder whether you and your colleague are using the same version. Access the latest and greatest version of Lucidchart every time you open the workspace.
7. We still play nice with Visio
If you’re hesitant about switching to Lucidchart because you have already created dozens of Visio® documents, we have good news for you.
In Lucidchart, you can import VDX, VSDX, and VSD files so you don’t have to waste time recreating your previous work. Simply click “Import” on your documents page and follow the dialog, or click File > Import Diagram within the editor. (Note that our Visio® import requires a paid Lucidchart account, but you can import any Visio® file in view-only mode when you sign up for a free account.)
You can even upload Visio® stencils to brand and personalize your diagrams with custom shapes. Just click “Shapes” in the top-left corner of the editor.
Are some of your co-workers diehard Visio® fans? Don’t worry—you can benefit from all the Visio viewer and editor features that Lucidchart offers and still collaborate easily with those colleagues. If you upgrade your account, you can export your Lucidchart documents as VDX files. Just go to File > Download As and select Visio (VDX).
The more you explore Lucidchart, the more value you’ll come across. Try it now and discover the ultimate intelligent diagramming solution.
Start diagramming faster, and even bring along your Visio diagrams, when you make the switch to Lucidchart today.
Lucidchart offers a suite of free Visio Viewers across 4 popular channels: Chrome, Firefox, Confluence, and any other web application (with our exclusive API). Each viewer is completely free to download and use, and there’s no catch -- no licenses or fees are required to view documents.
These viewers represent a new level of freedom for anyone who accesses Microsoft Visio files on a regular basis. If you or your colleagues are without Visio licenses or work on a Mac, this is a great workaround solution. Our viewers are compatible with any operating system or modern browser, and just like the standard version of Lucidchart, they support .vsd, .vsdx, and .vdx file types.
Visio Viewer for Chrome & Firefox
Our Visio viewer allows Chrome & Firefox users to open any online Visio file in read-only mode. You can also open attached Visio files inside your Gmail or Google Apps account. The viewers are easy to install and use.
To open Visio files from your email: Gmail and Google Apps users can view and edit Visio files attached to their emails by clicking the “Open in Lucidchart” button next to their Visio attachments.
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To open Visio files from a website: With the extension installed, users can open Visio files posted on the web by right-clicking the hyperlink and selecting “View in Lucidchart.' For more detailed installation and use instructions for the Visio Viewers or the API, please see Visio import and export page.
Visio Viewer for Confluence
Our Confluence plugin enables your entire organization to view Visio files for free. To install the plugin, just click here or navigate to Lucidchart’s listing in the Atlassian Marketplace, then download as you would any other plugin. The viewing functionality is bundled with our diagramming application, but you won’t need a paid license to use the Visio Viewer.
We’ve also designed a simpler, more intuitive flow for modifying and inserting diagrams in your Confluence instance. Simply type a curly brace, followed by “Lucidchart”, and select Lucidchart’s macro from the list that appears. You’ll be taken directly to a page where you can select a desired diagram. The diagram will be inserted at the curly brace while you’re still in edit mode. Users can modify size and other elements quickly and easily.
Transparent PNG download
Lucidchart users can also download any diagram as a PNG with transparent background. This feature allows users to create beautiful images that look good against any background, not just white ones. Transparent PNGs enable a host of creative applications for presentations and web design, so try them today!
IE8 no longer supported
Since June 2013, Lucidchart no longer supports Internet Explorer 8. We apologize for the inconvenience that this change may cause. However, our team has researched usage information and discovered that less than 0.2% of work done in Lucidchart actually occurred in IE8. Given the considerable difficulties of supporting an antiquated browser, we’ve decided to phase out support for IE8 to focus on an incredible experience for the vast majority of users. For an optimal experience, we recommend Chrome or another modern browser, such as Firefox or Internet Explorer 10.
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Please contact us at support@lucidchart.com if you have any questions or concerns. We always appreciate your feedback on new and existing features. Please watch for more as we respond to user requests, and as always, thank you for choosing Lucidchart. - The Lucidchart Team