Free ERD Tool

Create beautiful database design with an online Free ERD Tool

Finding a Free ERD Tool?

Here you are! Visual Paradigm Online (VP Online) Free Edition is a FREE online drawing tool that features an intuitive ERD editor. Create free ER diagrams with an easy-to-use online drawing tool with no ad, no limited period of access and no limitations such as, number of diagrams, number of shapes, etc. You own the database design you created for personal and non-commercial purposes.


Professional ERD starts here

Free ERD Tool

The free online ERD tool is truly free for personal use:

  • No limited number of diagrams and shapes
  • No limited period of access
  • No ad

Draw as many ER diagrams as you like. Output your work as images (PNG/JPG/GIF/SVG) or PDF. Enjoy!

Draw Easily and Smartly

Online drawing can be easy and fun. Here are some of the editing features included in our intuitive ERD editor:

  • Drag-to-create shape
  • Well attached connectors (no separate apart)
  • Seamless inline editing of entity member
  • Automatic update of PK/FK rendering
  • Include your own shapes in your ER model
  • Hundreds of diagram templates

High Quality Work

Precisely position shapes with alignment guide. Format your ERD with the array of formatting options we provide: shape and line format (solid/gradient/transparency, etc), text style, RTF shape caption, background color, rotatable shapes, align and distribute shapes, image and URL insertion etc


Key features and benefits

Key features and benefits
  • Unlimited period of access
  • Unlimited number of diagrams
  • Unlimited number of shapes
  • ERD, UML Tool, Organization Chart Maker, Floor Plan Designer, Business Concept Diagram, ITIL
  • Can be upgraded to paid editions for more diagram types and features
  • Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux) and compatible with all web browsers
  • Easy to use: Create and connect shapes with drag and drop. Connectors are always attached to shapes and never separate apart.
  • Apply different formatting options (shape and lines, solid and gradient paint), 40+ connector types, RTF caption, font options, shadow effect, etc
  • Build your own shape library to create diagrams with your own shapes.
  • Easily add text, notes, external images, web links to diagram
  • Print and export into different formats (PNG, JPG, SVG, GIF, PDF)
  • Hundreds of start-up diagram examples and diagram templates
  • Save your drawing in Google Drive
  • Visio drawing and stencil import

But don't take our word for it

Try drawing an ERD yourself. Just browse the ERD examples below and click Open Diagram to open and edit. You will see for yourself that it is everything we say it is, or perhaps more.

ERD Example: Movie Rental

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ERD Example: Movie RentalOpen Diagram

ERD Example: Online Photo Album

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ERD Example: Online Photo AlbumOpen Diagram

ERD Example: Simple Order System

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ERD Example: Simple Order SystemOpen Diagram

ERD Example: MIS

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ERD Example: MISOpen Diagram

ERD Example: Online Bookstore

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ERD Example: Online BookstoreOpen Diagram

ERD Example: Inventory System

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ERD Example: Inventory SystemOpen Diagram

ERD Example: College

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ERD Example: CollegeOpen Diagram

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