Import a diagram into Google Drive

You can import a diagram into Google Drive in one of two ways.

Import the diagram into Google Drive

  1. Create a new diagram and store it in Google Drive.
  2. Drag and drop the diagram file onto the drawing canvas to import it.
    • Alternatively, use the menu - click File > Import from, choose where you have saved your diagram, select your diagram file, and open it.

Drag and drop a diagram file to import it into draw.io and Google Drive

Upload the diagram to Google Drive

  1. Make sure your diagram’s filename has a .xml or .drawio extension.
  2. Upload this file to Google Drive.
  3. In draw.io, select File > Open from > Google Drive in the menu. Find and select the diagram file, and click Select to open it.