How to Migrate from Lucidchart to Flowova: Complete Guide

Thinking about switching from Lucidchart to Flowova? Whether you're looking for faster flowchart creation, simpler pricing, or AI-powered generation, this guide walks you through the migration process step by step.

TL;DR: Migration overview

Export from Lucidchart → PNG, SVG, or Visio format
Recreate in Flowova → Use AI generation from descriptions or manual editing
Update your workflow → Leverage Flowova's text-to-flowchart capabilities
Share with team → Replace embedded diagrams with new Flowova links

Migration time: 5-15 minutes per diagram depending on complexity.

Why teams switch from Lucidchart

Before diving into the how, here's why organizations typically make this move:

Speed: Lucidchart requires manual drawing. Flowova generates flowcharts from text descriptions in seconds. For teams creating many process diagrams, this saves hours.

Simplicity: Lucidchart offers dozens of diagram types and hundreds of shape libraries. If you only need flowcharts, this complexity becomes overhead.

Pricing: Lucidchart's per-seat pricing adds up quickly for growing teams. Flowova's simpler pricing (including a lifetime option) can reduce long-term costs.

AI-native workflow: Flowova was built around AI generation. Lucidchart added AI as a feature to an existing manual tool.

What you can and can't migrate

Direct migration (supported)

Visual exports: PNG, SVG, PDF images of your diagrams
Mermaid code: If you've exported to Mermaid, Flowova can import it directly

Requires recreation

Editable diagrams: Lucidchart's native format (.lucid) isn't compatible with other tools
Linked data: Data-linked diagrams need manual setup in the new tool
Comments and history: These don't transfer between platforms

Not applicable in Flowova

Non-flowchart diagrams: UML, ER diagrams, network diagrams, org charts—Flowova focuses on flowcharts specifically
Real-time collaboration: Flowova uses share links and comments rather than simultaneous editing

Step 1: Audit your Lucidchart documents

Before migrating, take inventory:

Identify what to migrate

Open your Lucidchart document list and categorize:

Active flowcharts: Used regularly, need to migrate
Reference diagrams: Occasionally viewed, export as images
Archived content: Rarely accessed, may not need migration
Non-flowcharts: UML, ER diagrams, etc.—keep in Lucidchart or use specialized tools

Prioritize by usage

Start with your most-used flowcharts. This lets you:

Learn the migration process on important documents
Get team feedback early
Show value quickly

Document embedded locations

Where are your Lucidchart diagrams embedded?

Confluence pages
Google Docs
Internal wikis
Presentations

You'll need to update these after migration.

Step 2: Export from Lucidchart

Option A: Export as images (simplest)

For reference diagrams you won't need to edit:

Open the document in Lucidchart
Click File → Download
Choose PNG (for web) or SVG (for scaling)
Select quality settings and download

These serve as visual references while you recreate in Flowova.

Option B: Export as Visio (if available)

If you have a Lucidchart plan that supports Visio export:

Click File → Download
Choose Visio (.vsdx)
Save the file

This preserves more structure but still requires recreation in Flowova.

Option C: Copy the process description

For flowcharts you'll recreate with AI:

Open the Lucidchart diagram
Read through the flow and write a text description of the process
Include: start point, steps, decision points, end points
Save this text for Flowova's AI generator

Example text description:

Customer submits support ticket. System assigns ticket number and routes
to appropriate team based on category. Agent reviews ticket. If more
information needed, agent requests from customer. Once complete, agent
resolves issue and closes ticket. System sends satisfaction survey.

Step 3: Recreate in Flowova

Method 1: AI generation (recommended)

The fastest approach for most flowcharts:

Go to Flowova
Paste your process description in the text input
Click Generate
Review the generated flowchart
Make adjustments if needed using the visual editor
Save and export

Pro tip: Be specific in your description. Include decision criteria and branch conditions for better results.

Method 2: Mermaid import

If you have Mermaid code:

Go to Flowova's Mermaid tool
Paste your Mermaid syntax
Generate the visual flowchart
Edit and save

Method 3: Manual recreation

For complex flowcharts needing precise control:

Open the Lucidchart diagram as reference (or use your exported image)
Create a new flowchart in Flowova
Add nodes and connections manually
Use Flowova's auto-layout to clean up positioning

Step 4: Update embedded diagrams

Confluence

Open the page with the embedded Lucidchart diagram
Remove or keep the old embed (for comparison)
Add Flowova diagram:
- Export as PNG/SVG and upload as image, or
- Use Flowova's share link and embed as iframe

Google Docs

Export Flowova diagram as PNG
In Google Docs, replace the Lucidchart image with the new file
Or use Insert → Image → By URL with Flowova's image link

Notion / Other wikis

Similar process:

Export from Flowova
Upload or embed in your wiki
Update any links to the old Lucidchart document

Step 5: Adjust your workflow

Old workflow (Lucidchart)

Open blank canvas
Drag shapes from library
Connect with arrows
Format and align
Share with team

New workflow (Flowova)

Write or paste process description
Generate flowchart with AI
Review and adjust
Export or share link

Workflow tips

Leverage existing documentation: Have SOPs, runbooks, or process docs? Paste them directly into Flowova. The AI extracts the flow structure.

Use templates: Browse Flowova's templates for common processes. Faster than starting from scratch.

Export Mermaid for developers: If your team uses Mermaid in documentation, export from Flowova in Mermaid format. Keeps technical docs in sync.

Migration timeline

Individual user

Day 1: Export key diagrams, recreate top 3-5 flowcharts in Flowova
Week 1: Migrate remaining active flowcharts
Ongoing: Create new diagrams in Flowova, update embeds as you encounter them

Team migration

Week 1: Pilot with 2-3 team members on non-critical flowcharts
Week 2: Gather feedback, document best practices
Week 3-4: Roll out to full team, migrate shared documents
Month 2: Cancel Lucidchart subscriptions as renewal dates approach

Handling specific diagram types

Simple linear flows

Lucidchart: Manually drag 5-10 rectangles, connect with arrows Flowova: Describe the steps in order, generate instantly

Migration time: ~2 minutes

Decision trees

Lucidchart: Add diamonds, manage multiple branches manually Flowova: Describe conditions ("if approved, then... otherwise..."), AI structures the branches

Migration time: ~5 minutes

Swimlane diagrams

Lucidchart: Native swimlane support Flowova: Generate the flow, organize visually by actor

Migration time: ~10 minutes (may need more manual adjustment)

Complex multi-page diagrams

Lucidchart: Multiple pages, linked connectors Flowova: Break into separate focused flowcharts, link between them

Migration time: 15+ minutes depending on complexity

Common migration questions

Will I lose my Lucidchart data?

No. Lucidchart keeps your documents until you delete them. You can maintain both tools during transition.

Can I import .lucid files into Flowova?

No. Lucidchart's native format is proprietary. You'll need to recreate diagrams using one of the methods above.

You'll set up new sharing in Flowova. Use share links for view access. Team workspaces require a Pro plan.

Should I cancel Lucidchart immediately?

We recommend a transition period:

Stop creating new diagrams in Lucidchart
Migrate active documents over 2-4 weeks
Keep Lucidchart access for reference during transition
Cancel when migration is complete

What if I need diagram types Flowova doesn't support?

For UML, ER diagrams, network diagrams, or other specialized types:

Keep Lucidchart for those specific needs
Use draw.io as a free alternative
Flowova focuses on flowcharts—use the best tool for each job

Checklist: Complete migration

Audit Lucidchart documents and prioritize
Export images of all diagrams as backup
Write text descriptions for AI recreation
Recreate top-priority flowcharts in Flowova
Test sharing and export workflows
Update embedded diagrams in docs/wikis
Train team on new workflow
Set Lucidchart cancellation date
Archive exported Lucidchart files

Get started

Ready to make the switch?

Create your first Flowova flowchart – Try AI generation on a real process
Browse templates – Find starting points for common workflows
Compare features – Detailed Flowova vs Lucidchart comparison

Migration doesn't have to happen all at once. Start with one flowchart, experience the speed difference, and expand from there.