PRISMA Flow Diagram Generator

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PRISMA flow diagram generator. Free and online.

Create a PRISMA flow diagram online in minutes. Choose one of the four official PRISMA 2020 flow diagram templates for a systematic review, scoping review or meta-analysis, type in your numbers, and export a publication-ready diagram as PNG, SVG or PDF.

Start your diagram What is a PRISMA flow diagram?
1. Choose your flow diagram type
2. Edit labels (optional)

Every heading in the diagram is editable — including the three section bars below. Leave blank to keep the default wording.

3. Fill in your numbers

Fields update the diagram instantly. Leave any box blank if not applicable — it will show as "n = ".

Autosaves locally as you type — nothing is uploaded.

How to make a PRISMA flow diagram in 4 steps

Make your PRISMA 2020 flow diagram with this generator in four steps:

  1. Choose a templateNew or updated review, with databases and registers only or with other methods.
  2. Enter your numbersRecords identified, duplicates removed, records screened, reports assessed and studies included.
  3. Customise labelsName your real databases and registers, and add or remove exclusion reasons.
  4. ExportDownload as PNG, SVG or PDF and insert it into Word, PowerPoint or your journal submission.

Why researchers use this PRISMA flow diagram generator

PRISMA flow diagram guides

PRISMA flow diagram: frequently asked questions

What is a PRISMA flow diagram?

A PRISMA flow diagram is a standardised chart showing how records moved through a systematic review, from the records identified in searches to the studies finally included. It is part of the PRISMA 2020 reporting guideline and usually appears as Figure 1. Read the full guide.

Which PRISMA 2020 flow diagram template should I use?

Use the new systematic review template for a first review of a topic, and the updated review template if you are updating an earlier review. Then choose the version for databases and registers only, or the one that adds other methods such as websites, organisations and citation searching. See all four templates.

Is this PRISMA flow diagram generator free, and is my data private?

Yes to both. It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Everything runs in your browser and autosaves locally, and your diagram data is never sent to a server. The site uses Google Analytics for basic visit statistics only; see the Privacy Policy.

Can I use it for a scoping review?

Yes. PRISMA-ScR asks scoping reviews to report study selection in a flow diagram of the same kind, and every heading here is editable, so you can match your protocol's wording. Scoping review guide.

How do I put the diagram into Word or PowerPoint?

Export it as PNG or SVG, then in Word or PowerPoint choose Insert, Pictures. PNG works everywhere. SVG stays sharp at any size, and in recent versions of Office you can use Convert to Shape to edit the boxes. Word template guide.

Is this an AI PRISMA flow diagram generator?

No. The diagram is drawn only from the numbers and labels you type, so nothing is guessed or invented.

Can I use it with Rayyan, Covidence or instead of the PRISMA2020 Shiny app?

Yes. Copy your screening counts from Rayyan, Covidence or a similar tool into the form; it does not connect to those services directly. It is also a simple alternative to the Shiny app, with no R needed. It is independent and not affiliated with Rayyan, Covidence or the PRISMA group. Compare generator options.