draw.io → BPMN 2.0
FreeConvert draw.io diagrams into standards-compliant BPMN 2.0 XML. No signup, no upload. Runs entirely in your browser.
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.drawio and .xml files
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Why real BPMN matters
Go from pictures to processes that actually work
draw.io gives you shapes on a canvas. Real BPMN gives you a process you can simulate, validate, analyze with AI, and hand directly to your automation team. Same diagram, completely different value.
What BPMN elements are supported?
Crismo's free converter handles all common BPMN 2.0 elements. The converted diagram can be imported directly into Crismo for AI-powered analysis, collaboration, and process improvement.
Events
- Start (none, message, timer, signal)
- End (none, terminate, message, error)
- Intermediate (timer, message, signal, conditional)
Tasks
- User Task
- Service Task
- Send Task
- Receive Task
- Script Task
- Manual Task
- Subprocess / Call Activity
Gateways
- Exclusive (XOR)
- Parallel (AND)
- Inclusive (OR)
- Event-Based
- Complex
Structure
- Pools (participants)
- Lanes (swim lanes)
- Multi-pool collaboration
- Message flows (cross-pool)
Flows
- Sequence flows
- Conditional flows (labels)
- Message flows (dashed)
Which tools can I convert to BPMN with Crismo?
Crismo offers free, browser-based converters for the most popular diagramming tools. Convert once, then continue in Crismo with AI-powered process discovery, real-time collaboration, and version history.
| Tool | Format | Status | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visio | .vsdx | Available | Direct upload |
| Lucidchart | .vsdx (export) | Available | Export as Visio, then upload |
| draw.io / diagrams.net | .drawio / .xml | Available | Direct upload |
| Miro | Screenshot | Coming soon | Use AI vision import (coming soon) |
| PowerPoint | Screenshot | Coming soon | Use AI vision import (coming soon) |
What changes when you migrate
Replace scattered files with a connected process landscape
See the big picture
Build value chain diagrams that map your entire organization. See how customer journeys, departments, and support processes connect before diving into the details.
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Link diagrams together
Every box in a value chain links to a detailed BPMN process. Click through from the high-level view to the step-by-step flow. No more hunting through folders of disconnected .drawio files.
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Simulate before you ship
Run token flow simulation right in the modeler. Watch your process execute step by step, see which paths get taken at each gateway, and find bottlenecks before they cost real time and money.
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AI that actually understands your processes
Real BPMN is structured XML, not pixels. AI can analyze your processes, suggest improvements, and generate documentation. A draw.io screenshot is a dead end for AI.
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Catch errors before they reach production
Built-in validation flags missing connections, unreachable tasks, and incomplete gateways. Know your process is correct before it reaches your compliance review or automation team.
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No vendor lock-in
BPMN 2.0 is an open standard. Export to Camunda, Flowable, Signavio, ARIS, or any compliant tool. Switch tools whenever you want. Your work stays yours.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to migrate the whole mess?
You've got dozens of .drawio files scattered across drives, Confluence pages, and Slack threads. Crismo lets you batch-import them all at once and automatically converts them to real BPMN. From there, link processes into value chains, simulate flows, and build one workspace your whole team can navigate.