Describe your system
Write a short description of your architecture. Include services, data stores, and how they connect.
Text to Architecture
Text to Architecture Diagram
Describe your system in plain language and get a clean architecture diagram. No drag-and-drop, no diagramming tools needed.
How it works
Turn a system description into a visual architecture diagram in three steps.
AI generates the diagram
Mapen reads your text and builds a structured architecture diagram with services, data stores, and relationships.
Export or share
Download your diagram as an image, PDF, or DSL. Share an editable link with your team.
Built for engineers and technical teams
Use architecture diagrams to clarify designs, align teams, and document systems faster.
System design reviews
Turn a design doc into a visual architecture diagram before a review. Make trade-offs and dependencies visible to everyone.
Try for design reviewsOnboarding new engineers
Give new team members a clear picture of the system. A diagram is faster to read than paragraphs of documentation.
Try for onboardingTechnical proposals
Include a clean architecture diagram in your RFC or proposal. Help reviewers see the structure before they read the details.
Try for proposalsDocumentation and runbooks
Replace outdated diagrams with fresh ones generated from your current system description. Keep docs accurate with less effort.
Try for documentationWhy Mapen for architecture diagrams
Skip the diagramming tools and the syntax. Start with text and get a clean visual.
Text-first workflow
Write what you know. Mapen handles the layout so you don't have to learn a diagramming language or drag boxes around.
Editable output
Every diagram is fully editable. Add nodes, change labels, or adjust the layout after generation.
Multiple export formats
Export as PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, or DSL. Use the format that fits your documentation or presentation.
Custom themes and layouts
Choose from 56 color themes and 6 layout styles. Match your diagram to your team's visual standards.
Shareable links
Share an editable link with your team. No account needed to view the diagram.
Free to start
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about generating architecture diagrams with Mapen.
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