An ER diagram tool for visualizing databases and systems

Link and understand the different elements of your database and show how they interact with an ER diagram tool. Reduce complexity and visualize how your system entities connect and overlap, bringing agility to teams.
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An effective ER diagram tool for teams

Miro’s entity relationship diagram maker helps you to bring together different aspects of your systems, showing how different agents relate to one another. It’s the perfect tool to see how product, development, and business relationships take place within IT systems.
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Why Miro is the best ER diagram maker

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Quick and easy diagramming

Create an ER diagram in Diagramming mode to use our diagramming toolbar and other dedicated features. You can also use our Mermaid app integration to draw an ER diagram online in minutes using code or text. Save time when mapping systems relationships — and quickly digest how people, objects, places, and concepts are connected.
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All you need in one shared space

Don’t waste time looking for information in different places and tools. Use our ERD creator to have a great overview of your system and a starting point for your database design improvements. With Miro's infinite canvas, draw concepts and solutions all in one place, keeping everyone in the loop.
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No more back and forth

Say goodbye to context switching with Miro’s built-in ER diagram maker. Draw an ER diagram online without any friction, fetching your system information directly from your code. Collaborate with others by inviting them to your board, and have more time to discuss things that matter.
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Iterate to innovate

Tag team members on the board to get instant feedback as you create your ER diagram. Miro’s collaborative features allow you and your team to iterate faster, accelerating your system mapping process.

Integrated with your favorite tools

Ideas, inspiration, and intel in full view. Visualize marketing campaigns and client and prospect info to take action, and track tasks and status updates for the team.
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How to create an ER diagram with Miro

1. Set up your Miro board

Create a new Miro board and open the ER diagram template. Alternatively, open the Mermaid app to build an ER diagram from code.
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2. Visualize entities

Identify your system entities and add them to the template by double-clicking on the text boxes. Using the Mermaid app? Select ‘ER diagram’ from the samples list and edit the code.

3. Visualize relationships

Use the connection lines in the template to show relationships between entities. Rearrange, duplicate, or remove them as needed. Similarly, edit the code in the Mermaid app as needed.

4. Share your work

Ready to share your ER diagram? Invite others to view and comment on your Miro board — or export your diagram and share the file with teammates.
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ER Diagram Tool FAQs

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Why build an ER diagram?

An ER diagram helps teams to better understand systems and visualize relationships between entities within these systems. If you want to show the relationships between product, development, and business processes in one place, create an ERD with Miro's entity relationship diagram tool.

What is the best tool to draw an ER diagram?

Many diagramming tools are available, including Miro, which has smart diagramming features and a built-in ERD diagram tool. It’s a practical and easy way to make an ER diagram with just a few clicks. Try it for yourself and see if it works for you.

Is Miro’s ER diagram tool free?

Yes, Miro offers a free plan, allowing you and your team to discover what our ER diagram tool can do for you. Explore all our plans to choose the best one for your team.

How do I read an ER diagram?

You can read an ER diagram as a standard diagram; just pay attention to the ERD symbols and shapes and what they represent or indicate. In Miro, on the left toolbar, you’ll find our ERD shapes pack with the legend explaining symbols and ERD connectors.

Can I share or download my ER diagram?

Yes. You can download your ER diagram as an image or PDF file or share your Miro board link with others.

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