Visio service description
With the Visio desktop and web applications, you can view, edit, and share Visio diagrams on the web. Start with a basic diagram to express common ideas, such as depicting a plan, making a proposal, or describing a sequence of steps in a process. It's simple and easy to create first-class diagrams with commonly used diagram types and rich shape sets. Visio desktop users can view and collaborate by sharing diagrams and inserting comments in files uploaded to SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business Online.
For help when using Visio, see Visio help & learning.
Available plans
For more information and to get started, see Compare Visio Options.
For detailed plan information on subscriptions that enable users for Visio, see the Microsoft 365 business plan comparison and Microsoft 365 Enterprise plan comparison.
For detailed plan information on subscriptions that enable users for Visio and are currently available in European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland see the Microsoft 365 business plan comparison for EEA and Microsoft 365 Enterprise plan comparison for EEA.
Feature availability
The following table lists the major Visio features available across web and desktop apps. Certain caveats apply. See the footnotes for further information. This table may change without notice. For the most up-to-date, complete list of Visio features across plans, see Compare Visio Options.
| Application feature | Visio for the web | Visio desktop application |
|---|---|---|
| Apply rich formatting to text and shapes | Yes | Yes |
| Arrange objects | Yes | Yes |
| Build mashup solutions | Yes | Yes |
| Create diagrams | Yes | Yes |
| Cut, copy, and paste | Yes | Yes |
| Edit diagrams | Yes | Yes |
| Embed diagram in a SharePoint, web, or blog page | Yes | No |
| Find | Yes | Yes |
| Font formatting | Yes | Yes |
| Hyperlinks1 | Yes3 | Yes |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Office Add-ins | No | Yes |
| Offline viewing | No | Yes |
| Print to PDF | Yes4 | Yes |
| Proofing tools | No | Yes |
| Real-time co-authoring | Yes | No |
| Save As or Download a copy | Yes | Yes |
| Share a diagram2 | Yes | Yes |
| Tell Me | No | Yes |
| Undo and redo | Yes | Yes |
| View and add comments | Yes | Yes |
| View shape data | Yes3 | Yes |
| View Visio files in the browser | Yes | Yes |
| Zoom | Yes5 | Yes |
1 Follow hyperlinks (cannot insert or edit them).
2 Share via SharePoint or One Drive for Business and share with users who do not have SharePoint or OneDrive.
3 Not available in Visio for the web Editor.
4 Not available in Visio for the web Viewer.
5 Available in Visio for the web Editor.
Learn more
Supported file types in Visio for the web
| Visio diagram created in Visio 2010 or later | View mode | Edit mode |
|---|---|---|
| Open XML (.vsdx) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Binary (.vsd) |
Yes |
No |
| Macro (.vsdm) |
Yes |
No |
For more information about Visio, check out the following resources:
- Compare plans
- Visio tech community
- Visio blog
- Featured Visio templates and diagrams​
- Deployment guide for Visio
Licensing terms
For licensing terms and conditions for products and services purchased through Microsoft Commercial Volume Licensing Programs, see the Product Terms site.
Messaging
To stay informed of upcoming changes, including new and changed features, planned maintenance, or other important announcements, visit the Message Center. For more information, see Message center.
Accessibility
Microsoft remains committed to the security of your data and the accessibility of our services. For more information, see the Microsoft Trust Center and the Office Accessibility Center.