About yEd
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yEd by yWorks is a robust, cross-platform desktop application that delivers powerful diagramming capabilities to a diverse user base. Known for its intelligent layout algorithms and versatility, yEd enables users to create clean, professional diagrams with minimal manual effort, regardless of the complexity of the dataset. Its standout feature is its suite of automatic layout algorithms that instantly organize even very large and intricate graphs into coherent visual structures. Whether a user is designing flowcharts, BPMN diagrams, family trees, semantic networks, or UML class diagrams, yEd streamlines the process through its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and a wide selection of customizable nodes and edge styles. The interface, developed using Java Swing, maintains a traditional yet practical design with a central canvas, dockable panels, and smart alignment tools, ensuring accessibility and efficiency for both novice and advanced users. One of the key advantages of yEd lies in its flexibility. It supports data import from Excel spreadsheets and XML files, making it particularly useful for professionals who need to transform raw data into structured visual formats quickly.
Pros & Cons
What users like
- +Completely Free: No cost, making it ideal for users with tight budgets
- +Versatile Diagramming: Supports BPMN, flowcharts, ERDs, network diagrams, and more
- +Predefined Icons & Shapes: Includes a good set of graphical elements and structured layouts
- +Flexible Graph Layouts: Wide variety of arrangement tools for complex diagrams
- +Low Resource Demand: Fast and lightweight even on older machines
- +Good Web Version: The browser-based version offers enhanced features compared to desktop
- +Useful Export Options: Allows export to formats like PDF and others
What users flag
- −Steep Learning Curve: Some editing features and text functions are unintuitive
- −Limited Shape Library: Compared to paid tools like Visio or Lucidchart
- −Web vs Desktop Disparity: Desktop version lags behind in features
- −Rigid UI Elements: Some parts of the interface feel outdated or clunky
- −No Sequence Diagram Support: Lacks built-in tools for certain diagram types
- −Java Dependency: Desktop app relies on Java, which some users may find inconvenient
Features
Key features
- Automatic Layout Algorithms
- Automatically arranges even large and complex datasets with a single click, ensuring high-quality and readable diagrams.
- Free for Commercial Use
- Available completely free of charge for both personal and commercial environments, offering significant cost savings.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility
- Runs seamlessly on all major operating systems, including Windows, Unix/Linux, and macOS, ensuring wide accessibility.
- Data Import Capabilities
- Allows users to import their own data from Excel spreadsheets (.xls) or XML files for analysis and diagram generation.
- Diverse Diagram Support
- Capable of creating a wide variety of diagram types, such as BPMN, Flowcharts, UML Class Diagrams, and Social Networks, catering to various analytical needs.
- High-Quality Export Options
- Supports exporting diagrams to various bitmap and vector formats like PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, and SWF for versatile use and sharing.
Additional features
- High-Quality Diagram Generation
- Can quickly and effectively generate visually appealing diagrams.
- Manual Diagram Creation
- Allows users to create diagrams step-by-step through its intuitive user interface.
- Data Import
- Supports importing external data from Excel (.xls) spreadsheets or XML files.
- Automatic Layout Algorithms
- Automatically arranges diagram elements, even for large datasets, to achieve clear and aesthetic results.
- Free Availability
- The software is freely available for use.
- Cross-Platform Support
- Runs on Windows, Unix/Linux, and macOS.
- Online Tool Option
- Overview available for users who prefer an online diagram editing tool.
- Atlassian Confluence Integration
- Can be integrated directly into Atlassian Confluence.
- Intuitive User Interface
- Designed to make diagram creation easy for users.
- Bitmap Export
- Exports diagrams as bitmap graphics in formats like PNG and JPG.
- Vector Graphics Export
- Exports diagrams as vector graphics in formats like SVG, PDF, and SWF.
- BPMN Diagrams Support
- Capable of creating Business Process Model and Notation diagrams.
- Semantic Networks Support
- Can be used to draw semantic network diagrams.
- Family Tree Support
- Supports the creation of family tree diagrams.
- Flowchart Support
- Enables the creation of flowcharts.
- Social Network Diagrams Support
- Can visualize social networks.
- UML Class Diagrams Support
- Capable of drawing UML Class Diagrams.
- Commercial Use Allowed (Free)
- Can be used in a commercial environment at no cost, subject to license agreement.
- No Automated Process Use
- Cannot be used in an automated process (per license).
- No Redistribution
- Users are not allowed to distribute yEd on their own (per license).
- yEd Manual
- Provides comprehensive documentation for users.
- Q&A Forum
- Offers a platform for user questions and answers.
- Video Tutorials
- Includes video guides, such as one showing how to create a flowchart.
- Java Swing Application
- The software is built as a pure Java Swing application.
- Java Runtime Environment Dependency
- Requires a suitable Java Runtime Environment to run.
- Based on yFiles Library
- Built upon the yFiles diagramming library, which provides core functionalities like layout algorithms and UI.
- UI Components from JIDE Software
- Utilizes UI components from JIDE Software for its look and feel.
- User Gallery
- Features a gallery where users can submit and view diagrams created with yEd.
Pricing
Free trial
Free version
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Countries & Languages
Global
Countries served
25
Interface languages
14
Billing currencies
Interface languages
EnglishGermanFrenchSpanishJapanesePortugueseChinese (Simplified)RussianItalianDutchKoreanPolishTurkishCzechHungarianSlovakSlovenianRomanianSwedishGreekUkrainianDanishFinnishNorwegianCatalan.
Billing currencies
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yEd Details
Vendor
yworks
Year Launched
2000
Location
Vor dem Kreuzberg 28 72070 Tübingen, Germany
Deployment
cloud
Training Options
documentation, videos, demo
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Russian, Italian, Dutch, Korean, Polish, Turkish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Slovenian, Romanian, Swedish, Greek, Ukrainian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Catalan.
Users
Software developers, System architects, Data analysts, Network engineers, Project managers, Business analysts, Researchers, Educators, Students, Technical writers, Enterprise architects, UX designers
Industries Served
Information Technology, Software Development, Education, Telecommunications, Finance and Banking, Engineering, Research and Academia, Government, Consulting, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Data Science and Analytics
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Diagram, yEd
yEd's In-App Market Place
Does yEd have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
N/A
Pricing Options
Free trial
Free version
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Accepted Payment Currencies
USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), JPY (¥), AUD (A$), CAD (C$), CHF (CHF), CNY (¥), SEK (kr), NOK (kr), DKK (kr), INR (₹), RUB (₽), BRL (R$).
Pros & Cons
- Completely Free: No cost, making it ideal for users with tight budgets
- Versatile Diagramming: Supports BPMN, flowcharts, ERDs, network diagrams, and more
- Predefined Icons & Shapes: Includes a good set of graphical elements and structured layouts
- Flexible Graph Layouts: Wide variety of arrangement tools for complex diagrams
- Low Resource Demand: Fast and lightweight even on older machines
- Good Web Version: The browser-based version offers enhanced features compared to desktop
- Useful Export Options: Allows export to formats like PDF and others
- Steep Learning Curve: Some editing features and text functions are unintuitive
- Limited Shape Library: Compared to paid tools like Visio or Lucidchart
- Web vs Desktop Disparity: Desktop version lags behind in features
- Rigid UI Elements: Some parts of the interface feel outdated or clunky
- No Sequence Diagram Support: Lacks built-in tools for certain diagram types
- Java Dependency: Desktop app relies on Java, which some users may find inconvenient
yEd's Support Options
Email Address
contact@yworks.comContact
+49 7071 9709050Documentation
https://www.yfiles.com/the-yfiles-sdk/documentation
