Block diagram maker

Visualize systems and how they interact with Lucidchart. Create a free block diagram online with our intelligent diagramming software and get an overview of your entire system—no matter how complex.

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Block diagram software made simple

Learn how our block diagram generator can help you create block diagrams, including functional block diagrams, with ease.

Block diagram shapes from the Lucidchart shape library

Use built-in shapes

We make building a block diagram easy—our shape libraries include hundreds of industry-standard symbols and notations for things like electrical components, audio systems, and more.

Try a block diagram template

For an even faster start, begin with one of our customizable templates. Once you’ve built your diagram, use our intelligent formatting features to arrange it to your liking.

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Collaborate with ease

Block diagrams help you communicate a high-level overview of your system to less technical stakeholders. Take advantage of powerful collaboration features like in-editor chat, comments, and @mention notifications to enable teams to work together in real time.

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Work anywhere

Our block diagram software is cloud-based. Make your block diagram from anywhere, no matter what browser, operating system, or device you prefer to use.

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Leverage Lucidchart’s integrations

Insert block diagrams that you have created in Lucidchart directly into Confluence wikis and Jira issues using our Atlassian apps. Include a link to your live Lucidchart document to provide more context for pull requests within GitHub. Thanks to integrations with platforms like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, you can access, edit, and share your diagrams from anywhere.

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Create your first block diagram. You can start from a blank canvas, or you can get a head start by using a template or importing a document.
Fill out your diagram with shapes and connecting lines, then write in text to describe what they represent.
Format your diagram and adjust the styling to make it look just right.
When you need to find a feature, use Feature Find to locate it right away.
Share your diagram with your team to get their feedback, or invite them to collaborate on it with you.

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Block diagram templates

Use a free template from our gallery to start working on your block diagram.

Receiver block diagram

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UML communication diagram

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UML interaction overview diagram

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Lucidchart integrations

Connect Lucidchart to your favorite industry-leading apps.

See why teams use Lucidchart as their block diagram maker

Diagram, visualize data, and collaborate all in one platform.

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Collaboration

Use Lucidchart on any device with ease. Lucidchart helps teams collaborate in real time from anywhere in the world. Enhance productivity while working with your team to achieve your goals.

Clarity

Lucidchart brings clarity to the complex. Intelligent diagramming allows you to quickly visualize projects and processes from start to finish.

Alignment

Drive alignment with your team by collaborating in the same space. Quickly map out processes and ideas together in real time so that you never miss a beat.

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What is a block diagram?

A block diagram is a specialized flowchart that engineers use to visualize systems and how they interact. Block diagrams give you a high-level overview of a system so you can account for major system components, visualize inputs and outputs, and understand working relationships within the system. Use Lucidchart’s block diagram creator to tackle complex system overviews when designing hardware or software and implementing process improvements.

How to make a block diagram

Start to visualize the system
Begin with a blank canvas or one of our templates. Identify the components, inputs, and outputs of the system you’re diagramming.

Add symbols
Drag and drop symbols and notations from Lucidchart’s shape library onto your canvas. Connect the shapes in your block diagram with arrows to indicate the flow of data.

Label inputs and outputs
Identify and label the input at the beginning of your block diagram and do the same for the output at the end.

Present, publish, or share
Present your block diagram directly from Lucidchart with Presentation Mode or share it. You can send it to others as a published link or by using one of our supported integrations.

Frequently asked questions about block diagrams

Does Lucidchart have block diagram templates to help me get started?

Yes! Lucidchart’s vast template gallery includes block diagram templates to help users visualize technical systems. Make your block diagram look professional with our shape libraries that include industry-standard symbols and notations.

What are the options for sharing my block diagram in Lucidchart?

Publish and share diagrams with Lucidchart users and non-users via email, shared link, PDF, or image file. You can also share your diagram on social media or embed it onto any web page.

How can I show the difference between current and future states?

Use layers to visualize current, ideal, or future states of any process or system side by side. Start with a basic block diagram showing your current system, then create a layer depicting any future optimizations to your system. Use hotspots to toggle between layers.

What is a block diagram in control systems terminology?

A block diagram represents a control system in diagram form. A block represents each element of the control system, and the block symbolizes the transfer function of that element.

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What are the advantages of a block diagram?

Block diagrams help you visualize each individual element of a complex system, which helps you wrap your mind around complicated systems as a whole.

What are the fundamental symbols of a block diagram?

Block diagrams use shapes to contain each element of the system, usually a simple box or circle. Lines connect the shapes to show how they relate to each other within the system.