Free Data Flow Diagram Template

Visualize how information flows within your system or process using the Free FigJam Data Flow Diagram Template. This template collection is designed to help you capture data movement, interactions between processes, and system inputs/outputs clearly and efficiently. Perfect for developers, analysts, IT teams, and business process planners, these DFD templates let you model both simple and complex systems with ease.

Explore Template Styles

Modern Circular Data Flow
Use this layout to depict the cyclical nature of data exchange between components. Great for software systems, API flows, and microservices architecture.

Layered System Process Flow
This template divides inputs, processes, and outputs across clear swimlanes for better readability. It’s useful for breaking down customer journeys, business workflows, or logistics operations.

Classic DFD with Decision Points
Highlight decisions, data stores, and parallel processes in a structured visual. Ideal for representing legacy systems, payment flows, and backend operations.

Minimal Functional Flow Map
Use this template to design simple and clean DFDs for new systems or MVPs. Best for startups, educators, and quick team whiteboarding.

Key Features

• Pre-Built Symbols – Includes standardized notations like processes, data stores, external entities, and data flow arrows

• Flexible Structure – Organize from top-down, left-right, or even cyclic depending on your system needs

• Multi-Layer Support – Visualize Level 0, Level 1, or Level 2 DFDs with progressive detailing

• Collaborative Space – Invite team members to comment, edit, or view your diagrams in real-time

• Export-Ready – Download your DFD in PNG, PDF, or shareable FigJam link formats

Best Use Cases

• Software Development – Backend architecture, data pipeline planning, API interactions

• Business Analysis – Workflow modeling, system documentation, and business process redesign

• IT & Infrastructure – Network flows, security architecture, or data governance frameworks

• Education & Training – Teaching logic, information systems, and structured design concepts

• Product Teams – Visualizing user interaction with platforms, forms, or payment systems

Template Information

• Tool: FigJam by Figma

• Categories: Software Architecture, Business Processes, System Design

• Included Variants: Circular Flow, Layered Process Map, Classic DFD, Minimal Functional Flow

• Access: Free to use and fully customizable