Swimlane Diagram Template
Make responsibility visible when a process crosses team lines. This swimlane diagram template divides the workflow into horizontal or vertical lanes, one per role or group, so each step sits under its owner and every handoff is obvious. Drop in your activities, drag a step into another lane when accountability shifts, and recolor a lane to highlight a department. Match fonts, shapes and palette to your brand, and the vector output stays crisp in an operations guide or a printed SOP. Start here or from a blank canvas, invite the people who own each lane, and share a public link when the flow is agreed.
How it works
- Open the diagram and name each lane by owner.
- Place steps in the lane that owns them.
- Draw connectors to show handoffs between lanes.
- Recolor lanes, then export or share a link.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I switch between horizontal and vertical?
- Yes. Flip the lane direction and drag steps between lanes until the layout matches how your teams work.
- How do I share the process?
- Publish a public share link or export to PNG, SVG or PDF; Pro adds PPTX for review decks.