Visualize your software architecture using the C4 model in draw.io for Confluence
The C4 model The C4 model created by Simon Brown is a lean, hierarchical framework for visualizing and documenting software architecture. It addresses the common industry challenge of inconsistent, ambiguous diagrams by providing a [...]
5 matrix diagram types every project manager needs (with downloadable templates)
Matrix diagrams: A project management staple A matrix diagram or matrix chart is a management and planning tool. They are widely used in project management to analyze and visually display the relationships between two [...]
Building data flow diagram hierarchies in draw.io
draw.io: Your go-to tool for building data flow diagrams With a wide range of features, including a number of data flow diagram templates, the option to generate diagrams using AI with our Smart Template [...]
How to storyboard and build comic strips in draw.io
This blogpost is part of our I bet you didn’t know you could diagram that! series, where we look at surprising and creative ways visual thinking can supercharge everything from product development to personal [...]
Atlassian Data Center EOL announcement – Your migration options
Atlassian Ascend: Adopting a cloud-first strategy In line with its cloud-first strategy, Atlassian has recently announced Data Center (DC) products end of life (EOL) on March 28, 2029. After this time, DC subscriptions and [...]
Build argument maps with AI using draw.io’s Smart Template
This blogpost is part of our I bet you didn’t know you could diagram that! series, where we look at surprising and creative ways visual thinking can supercharge everything from product development to personal [...]
Upcoming pricing changes for draw.io
As of September 22nd 2025, prices for draw.io for Jira and Confluence Cloud will be increasing. This change will allow us to continue investing in the features that make draw.io the most powerful and [...]
Plan the perfect event with Gantt charts in draw.io
This blogpost is part of our I bet you didn’t know you could diagram that! series, where we look at surprising and creative ways visual thinking can supercharge everything from product development to personal [...]
What is the draw.io Scratchpad?
Quick access to customized shapes The Scratchpad in draw.io is your personal space for frequently used shapes and diagrams, to use again and again. Use the Scratchpad to store shapes, groups of shapes, and [...]
Create custom shape libraries in draw.io for Confluence Cloud
Save time with custom libraries If you are using draw.io for Confluence Cloud, there is a quick and efficient way to add and share custom libraries. Custom libraries are ideal if you and your [...]









