Your first diagram, step by step.

Create a workspace and file

Create an account or sign in, then open the dashboard. Choose Start from scratch to create a file, or explore templates for a starting structure. Give the file a descriptive name so it is easy to find later.

If you already have a drawarc.io account, use the existing-account connection option before linking a social provider. Matching email addresses do not automatically merge accounts.

Choose how to start

Describe the system in the AI chat, choose an editor template, or begin on the canvas. For an AI prompt, name the audience, the main components, and how they connect. Answer any clarifying questions before generating.

Review the proposed source and diagram before applying AI changes. If a suggestion is wrong, cancel it and refine the prompt. A successful generation still uses a credit even when you cancel the preview.

Make a deliberate first edit

1. Open Canvas to move or style a component.
2. Use Code to edit source, or Split to compare source with the result. Keep a copy before replacing a larger block.
3. Use undo/redo for recent editing actions and version history for saved checkpoints.
4. Check the save status before leaving. Download an editable project backup for important work.

Share a clear result

Add useful connection labels and remove placeholders. Share a read-only link if someone only needs to review the diagram. Export an image for a document, or a project backup when another editable copy is needed.