Think Bigger From EdrawMax User Guide
User Guide for Desktop
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Get Started with EdrawMax
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User Interface
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Basic Operations
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Advanced Operations
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Shape Operations
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Drawing Tools
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Formatting and Styling
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Text Operations
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Symbol and Library
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Insert/Add Objects
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Page Settings
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Presentation Mode
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AI Features
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How to Make a Flowchart
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How to make an Org Chart
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How to make a Gantt Chart
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How to Make a Mind Map
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More examples
How to Generate a Diagram with Edraw AI?
Drawing from scratch could be very time-consuming for any type of diagram. As a solution, EdrawMax brings you the intelligent Edraw AI to save you time and effort. Just type a prompt for any type of diagram and let Edraw AI create it in a snap. You can further edit the generated diagram and change its content and theme as per your liking.
Step ❶
- Open EdrawMax on your device and log in if you are not already logged in.
- Select Edraw AI from the left sidebar menu.
- Choose the diagram type you want to generate, such as:
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- Infographics
- Slides
- Timelines
- Flowcharts and more

Selecting diagram type
Step ❷
Enter your diagram prompt:
- Click the search bar to type
- Write a prompt for a diagram and press Enter

Bonus tip:
You can also upload your file by clicking the attachment icon in the bottom right of the prompt box.
Step ❸
Optimize your prompt if needed:
- Click the bulb icon from the bottom right corner
- Edraw AI will improve your prompt automatically

Step ❹
Generate your diagram:
- Click on the generate icon in the top right corner
- Let Edraw AI analyze your prompt and create the diagram

Step ❺
Customize the color scheme:
- Change the diagram's style and color from the right side
- Click Generate More to get additional design ideas

Step ❻
Edit your diagram:
- Put your cursor on the diagram
- Click the Edit option to make detailed customizations

Step ❼
Final customizations:
- Add symbols, images, and icons from the left panel
- Navigate to Home to change font style, size, and color
