Microsoft Visio Standard & Professional 2024

Visio Standard 2024
- Create professional diagrams easily with ready-made templates and shapes
- Get started quickly with a familiar Office-like experience
- Use your finger or pen to draw and take notes naturally on touch-enabled devices
- Create database visualizations using built-in database model diagrams
- Collaborate with others by adding and replying to comments directly within Visio
Turn complex ideas into clear visuals
Additional benefits

Data-driven diagramming

AutoCAD support

In-app commenting

Flexible editing

Versatile templates and thousands of shapes

Simple, secure sharing
I’m working in Visio Professional 2024 or Visio Standard 2024 with a file created in Visio 2010 or earlier, and I’m not able to access some of the features in the new Visio. What could be wrong?
When you open a file created with an earlier version of Visio in the new Visio, some features will be disabled for compatibility. Converting the file to the new Visio file format will enable all features. To convert a Visio 2003‑2010 drawing to the new file format, on the File menu, click Info, and then click Convert.
Why can't I open files created with Visio Professional 2013, Visio Standard 2013 ,or newer, or Visio Plan 1 and Visio Plan 2 using earlier versions of Visio?
Visio Professional 2013, Visio Standard 2013 and Visio Plan 1 and Visio Plan 2 introduce a new XML-based file format that earlier versions of Visio may be unable to open. Visio Professional 2024 and Visio Standard 2024 keep the XML-based file format. You can save files that were created in newer versions of Visio in the Visio 2003‑2010 Drawing (VSD) format, which earlier versions of Visio can open. To do this, on the File menu, choose Save As. Once a location has been selected, change the Save as type to Visio 2003-2010 Drawing.
What are the differences between Visio Professional and Visio Plan 2?
Visio Plan 2, available as a subscription, includes the same capabilities as Visio Professional 2024. In addition, such cloud-only features as Data Visualizer, Database Reverse Engineering, Improved support for the AutoCAD drawings has been introduced. Visio Plan 2 also allows each user to install Visio on up to five PCs running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7. It automatically installs the latest updates (both feature and security) for the duration of the subscription.
Which version of Visio should I purchase?
Visio Plan 1 is best for addressing basic diagramming needs allowing a user to create and share simple diagrams in your favorite browser. Visio Plan 2 is the industry-leading diagramming and visualisation solution, offering ready-made professional templates and 250,000 shapes meeting industry standards, including BPMN 2.0, UML 2.5 and IEEE, ability to overlay data on top of diagrams, and all the functionality of Visio Plan 1, including 2 GB of OneDrive diagram storage.
How can I learn about options for licensing Visio?
For information on how to license Visio, please visit our licensing page.
How do I buy a Visio subscription?
Both Visio subscription plans are offered as a monthly or annual subscription. See details for plans and pricing. Both plans can be added to Microsoft 365 tenant and account.
How can I ask a question that is not covered here or send feedback about Visio?
To ask questions or provide feedback, please connect with us on the Visio forums, including the Visio Answers forum or the Visio MSDN forum.
Visio Professional 2024
- Create professional diagrams easily with ready-made templates and shapes
- Build and validate diagrams that support industry standards, including BPMN 2.0 and UML 2.5
- Use your finger or pen to draw and take notes naturally on touch-enabled devices
- Create database visualizations using built-in database model diagrams
- Collaborate with others by adding and replying to comments within Visio
- Link diagrams to live data from internal and external sources
Turn complex ideas into clear visuals

Additional benefits

Flexible editing

Simultaneous teamwork

AutoCAD support

Easy data linking

Supports multiple data sources

Data-driven diagramming

Supports industry standards

Simple, secure sharing
Processor | 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2 cores |
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Operating system | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019 |
Memory | 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit) |
Hard disk space | 4.0 GB of available disk space |
Display | 1280 × 768 screen resolution |
Graphics | DirectX 10 graphics card for graphics hardware acceleration |
Additional system reuiqrements | Internet access Microsoft account See the full list of System requirements |
Why can't I open files created with Visio Professional 2013, Visio Standard 2013, or newer ,or Visio Plan 1 and Visio Plan 2 using earlier versions of Visio?
Visio Professional 2013, Visio Standard 2013 and Visio Plan 1 and Visio Plan 2 introduce a new XML-based file format that earlier versions of Visio may be unable to open. Visio Professional 2024 and Visio Standard 2024 keep the XML-based file format. You can save files that were created in newer versions of Visio in the Visio 2003‑2010 Drawing (VSD) format, which earlier versions of Visio can open. To do this, on the File menu, choose Save As. Once a location has been selected, change the Save as type to Visio 2003-2010 Drawing.
I'm working in Visio professional 2024 or Visio Standard 2024 with a file created in Visio 2010 or earlier, and I'm not able to access some of the features in the new Visio . What could be wrong?
When you open a file created with an earlier version of Visio in the new Visio, some features will be disabled for compatibility. Converting the file to the new Visio file format will enable all features. To convert a Visio 2003‑2010 drawing to the new file format, on the File menu, click Info, and then click Convert.
What are the differences between Visio Professional and Visio Plan 2?
Visio Plan 2, available as a subscription, includes the same capabilities as Visio Professional 2024. In addition, such cloud-only features as Data Visualizer, Database Reverse Engineering, Improved support for the AutoCAD drawings has been introduced. Visio Plan 2 also allows each user to install Visio on up to five PCs running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7. It automatically installs the latest updates (both feature and security) for the duration of the subscription.
How can I ask a question that is not covered here or send feedback about Visio?
To ask questions or provide feedback, please connect with us on the Visio forums, including the Visio Answers forum or the Visio MSDN forum.
Which version of Visio should I purchase?
Visio Plan 1 is best for addressing basic diagramming needs allowing a user to create and share simple diagrams in your favorite browser. Visio Plan 2 is the industry-leading diagramming and visualisation solution, offering ready-made professional templates and 250,000 shapes meeting industry standards, including BPMN 2.0, UML 2.5 and IEEE, ability to overlay data on top of diagrams, and all the functionality of Visio Plan 1, including 2 GB of OneDrive diagram storage.
How can I learn about options for licensing Visio?
For information on how to license Visio, please visit our licensing page.
How do I buy a Visio subscription
Both Visio subscription plans are offered as a monthly or annual subscription. See details for plans and pricing. Both plans can be added to Microsoft 365 tenant and account.