Org chart maker

How to make an org chart in 3 simple steps?

Start with the top-level role

Add the leader or root position at the top. This anchors your entire org chart structure.

Step 1

Step 1 of the org chart maker showing a top-level role added as the root node in a hierarchy

Start with the top-level role

Add the leader or root position at the top. This anchors your entire org chart structure.

Step 1

Step 1 of the org chart maker showing a top-level role added as the root node in a hierarchy

Build out your hierarchy

Add direct reports and sub-teams branch by branch. It keeps everything aligned automatically as you go.

Step 2

Building out an org chart hierarchy by adding direct reports and sub-teams branch by branch

Build out your hierarchy

Add direct reports and sub-teams branch by branch. It keeps everything aligned automatically as you go.

Step 2

Building out an org chart hierarchy by adding direct reports and sub-teams branch by branch

Refine and share your chart

Adjust names, titles, and structure as needed, then save, export, or share your org chart with your team when it's ready.

Step 3

Sharing and exporting a completed org chart using share and download options

Refine and share your chart

Adjust names, titles, and structure as needed, then save, export, or share your org chart with your team when it's ready.

Step 3

Sharing and exporting a completed org chart using share and download options

Org chart maker templates for every need

Start faster with ready-to-use templates covering team structures, project roles, and organizational planning. Pick one, customize the names, and share in minutes.

Digestive system org chart template mapping organs and digestion processes in a branching hierarchy

Digestive system template

Map organs, functions, and digestion processes in a clear visual hierarchy for biology study or teaching.

Online course creation template showing course design and content production branches side by side

Online course creation template

Break down course design and content production steps to plan a complete learning experience from start to finish.

Project execution template with objectives, scope, and timeline laid out as a structured hierarchy

Project execution template

Define objectives, scope, budget, stakeholders, and timeline in one structured overview before kickoff.

Essay outline template organizing introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion in a branching structure

Essay outline template

Organize introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion sections to structure your writing before you draft.

Medium-term goals template with skill development, career advancement, and personal growth branches

Medium-term goals template

Lay out goals, action steps, and progress checkpoints across a mid-range planning horizon.

OKR principles template showing alignment, measurable results, stretch goals, and regular check-ins

Core principles of effective OKRs template

Visualize the foundational rules behind well-written OKRs to align your team on what good looks

Digestive system org chart template mapping organs and digestion processes in a branching hierarchy

Digestive system template

Map organs, functions, and digestion processes in a clear visual hierarchy for biology study or teaching.

Online course creation template showing course design and content production branches side by side

Online course creation template

Break down course design and content production steps to plan a complete learning experience from start to finish.

Project execution template with objectives, scope, and timeline laid out as a structured hierarchy

Project execution template

Define objectives, scope, budget, stakeholders, and timeline in one structured overview before kickoff.

Essay outline template organizing introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion in a branching structure

Essay outline template

Organize introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion sections to structure your writing before you draft.

Medium-term goals template with skill development, career advancement, and personal growth branches

Medium-term goals template

Lay out goals, action steps, and progress checkpoints across a mid-range planning horizon.

OKR principles template showing alignment, measurable results, stretch goals, and regular check-ins

Core principles of effective OKRs template

Visualize the foundational rules behind well-written OKRs to align your team on what good looks

Digestive system org chart template mapping organs and digestion processes in a branching hierarchy

Digestive system template

Map organs, functions, and digestion processes in a clear visual hierarchy for biology study or teaching.

Online course creation template showing course design and content production branches side by side

Online course creation template

Break down course design and content production steps to plan a complete learning experience from start to finish.

Project execution template with objectives, scope, and timeline laid out as a structured hierarchy

Project execution template

Define objectives, scope, budget, stakeholders, and timeline in one structured overview before kickoff.

Essay outline template organizing introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion in a branching structure

Essay outline template

Organize introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion sections to structure your writing before you draft.

Medium-term goals template with skill development, career advancement, and personal growth branches

Medium-term goals template

Lay out goals, action steps, and progress checkpoints across a mid-range planning horizon.

OKR principles template showing alignment, measurable results, stretch goals, and regular check-ins

Core principles of effective OKRs template

Visualize the foundational rules behind well-written OKRs to align your team on what good looks

Digestive system org chart template mapping organs and digestion processes in a branching hierarchy

Digestive system template

Map organs, functions, and digestion processes in a clear visual hierarchy for biology study or teaching.

Online course creation template showing course design and content production branches side by side

Online course creation template

Break down course design and content production steps to plan a complete learning experience from start to finish.

Project execution template with objectives, scope, and timeline laid out as a structured hierarchy

Project execution template

Define objectives, scope, budget, stakeholders, and timeline in one structured overview before kickoff.

Essay outline template organizing introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion in a branching structure

Essay outline template

Organize introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion sections to structure your writing before you draft.

Medium-term goals template with skill development, career advancement, and personal growth branches

Medium-term goals template

Lay out goals, action steps, and progress checkpoints across a mid-range planning horizon.

OKR principles template showing alignment, measurable results, stretch goals, and regular check-ins

Core principles of effective OKRs template

Visualize the foundational rules behind well-written OKRs to align your team on what good looks

Digestive system org chart template mapping organs and digestion processes in a branching hierarchy

Digestive system template

Map organs, functions, and digestion processes in a clear visual hierarchy for biology study or teaching.

Online course creation template showing course design and content production branches side by side

Online course creation template

Break down course design and content production steps to plan a complete learning experience from start to finish.

Project execution template with objectives, scope, and timeline laid out as a structured hierarchy

Project execution template

Define objectives, scope, budget, stakeholders, and timeline in one structured overview before kickoff.

Essay outline template organizing introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion in a branching structure

Essay outline template

Organize introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion sections to structure your writing before you draft.

Medium-term goals template with skill development, career advancement, and personal growth branches

Novel writing template

Lay out goals, action steps, and progress checkpoints across a mid-range planning horizon.

OKR principles template showing alignment, measurable results, stretch goals, and regular check-ins

Core principles of effective OKRs template

Visualize the foundational rules behind well-written OKRs to align your team on what good looks

What is an org chart?

An org chart is a visual diagram that shows the structure and hierarchy of an organization. It maps out reporting relationships, roles, and team composition — making it easy for anyone to understand how a company or team is organized. Use it to document your current structure, plan a reorg, or help new hires get up to speed quickly.

More than just a free online org chart maker

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AI-powered suggestions

Generate org chart structures with AI assistance, or get help filling in roles, titles, and reporting levels automatically.

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Beautiful & Intuitive interface

Build clean, professional org charts in a workspace that feels effortless to use, even for first-timers.

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Free to start, Powerful features

Access all the core tools you need to make an org chart for free, with advanced options available when you need them.

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Flexible hierarchy layouts

Visualize flat structures, deep hierarchies, or matrix reporting lines with layout options that adapt to your organization's shape.

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Easy sharing & export

Share your org chart with a link or export to PDF, PNG, or Xmind format for reports, decks, and documentation.

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HR Business Partner sharing experience using an org chart maker after a company restructuring

Sarah Okonkwo

HR Business Partner

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We needed a way to document our new structure after a reorg and couldn't justify paying for a dedicated tool. This org chart maker was exactly what we needed — free, fast, and clean enough to share with leadership the same day.

Engineering Team Lead reviewing how an org chart maker replaced manual PowerPoint hierarchy updates

Daniel Bergström

Engineering Team Lead

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I've been managing a growing engineering team for three years and keeping our org chart current has always been a pain. Updating it used to mean fighting with PowerPoint or Excel every time someone joined or changed roles. Now I open Xmind, make the change in about two minutes, and export a clean version for the all-hands deck. The hierarchy stays properly aligned automatically, which alone saves me from a lot of frustration. I've also started using it during planning cycles to map out potential team shapes before we commit to headcount decisions. Being able to move nodes around and see the structure shift in real time makes those conversations much easier.

Operations Manager describing building a department org chart in under 20 minutes for team sharing

Priya Menon

Operations Manager

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Simple, visual, and actually free. I made our entire department hierarchy in under 20 minutes and shared it with the team before lunch.

Management Consultant using an org chart maker to present restructuring proposals during client meetings

James Whitfield

Management Consultant

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When I'm working with clients on restructuring projects, I need to move fast and present clearly. Before I started using this, I was building org charts in PowerPoint — dragging boxes and lines by hand, realigning things every time a title changed. It was time-consuming and the results looked inconsistent. With Xmind I can sketch out a proposed structure during a client meeting, adjust it based on their feedback in real time, and hand them something exportable before we wrap up. The visual quality is professional enough that clients don't ask me to redo it in a different format, which has genuinely saved hours on several engagements. For consultants doing organization design work, this is the most practical tool I've found.

People and Culture Lead using an org chart to onboard new hires with clear reporting relationships

Tomás Reyes

People & Culture Lead

LinkedIn logo

I use it every time we onboard someone new. One clean chart showing who reports to whom makes the first week so much smoother — new hires actually refer back to it.

Product Operations Specialist maintaining a remote team org chart as a living onboarding document

Mina Takahashi

Product Operations Specialist

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Our team spans three time zones and explaining who owns what has always been a recurring problem. I put together a remote team org chart using Xmind and shared the link in our onboarding doc. Now every new contractor or collaborator knows exactly where they fit without needing a 30-minute call to walk them through it. What surprised me was how easy it was to keep updated — when someone moves to a new team or a contractor rolls off, I update it in minutes. We've also started using it during quarterly planning to visualize potential team changes before anything is decided. It's become a living document rather than a one-time artifact, which is exactly what we needed.

HR Business Partner sharing experience using an org chart maker after a company restructuring

Sarah Okonkwo

HR Business Partner

LinkedIn logo

We needed a way to document our new structure after a reorg and couldn't justify paying for a dedicated tool. This org chart maker was exactly what we needed — free, fast, and clean enough to share with leadership the same day.

Engineering Team Lead reviewing how an org chart maker replaced manual PowerPoint hierarchy updates

Daniel Bergström

Engineering Team Lead

LinkedIn logo

I've been managing a growing engineering team for three years and keeping our org chart current has always been a pain. Updating it used to mean fighting with PowerPoint or Excel every time someone joined or changed roles. Now I open Xmind, make the change in about two minutes, and export a clean version for the all-hands deck. The hierarchy stays properly aligned automatically, which alone saves me from a lot of frustration. I've also started using it during planning cycles to map out potential team shapes before we commit to headcount decisions. Being able to move nodes around and see the structure shift in real time makes those conversations much easier.

Operations Manager describing building a department org chart in under 20 minutes for team sharing

Priya Menon

Operations Manager

𝕏/twitter logo

Simple, visual, and actually free. I made our entire department hierarchy in under 20 minutes and shared it with the team before lunch.

Management Consultant using an org chart maker to present restructuring proposals during client meetings

James Whitfield

Management Consultant

LinkedIn logo

When I'm working with clients on restructuring projects, I need to move fast and present clearly. Before I started using this, I was building org charts in PowerPoint — dragging boxes and lines by hand, realigning things every time a title changed. It was time-consuming and the results looked inconsistent. With Xmind I can sketch out a proposed structure during a client meeting, adjust it based on their feedback in real time, and hand them something exportable before we wrap up. The visual quality is professional enough that clients don't ask me to redo it in a different format, which has genuinely saved hours on several engagements. For consultants doing organization design work, this is the most practical tool I've found.

People and Culture Lead using an org chart to onboard new hires with clear reporting relationships

Tomás Reyes

People & Culture Lead

LinkedIn logo

I use it every time we onboard someone new. One clean chart showing who reports to whom makes the first week so much smoother — new hires actually refer back to it.

Product Operations Specialist maintaining a remote team org chart as a living onboarding document

Mina Takahashi

Product Operations Specialist

𝕏/twitter logo

Our team spans three time zones and explaining who owns what has always been a recurring problem. I put together a remote team org chart using Xmind and shared the link in our onboarding doc. Now every new contractor or collaborator knows exactly where they fit without needing a 30-minute call to walk them through it. What surprised me was how easy it was to keep updated — when someone moves to a new team or a contractor rolls off, I update it in minutes. We've also started using it during quarterly planning to visualize potential team changes before anything is decided. It's become a living document rather than a one-time artifact, which is exactly what we needed.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this org chart maker free to use?

Yes. You can start using this org chart maker for free and build your org chart directly in your browser — no download or payment required. Free access includes all the core tools you need to create and export a complete org chart.

Do I need to sign up to make an org chart?

No. You can create and export your org chart without signing up. An account is only needed if you want to save your work online, access it across devices, or generate a shareable link for your team.

How do I make an org chart with this tool?

To make an org chart, start by adding the top-level role or leader as the root node. Then expand the hierarchy by adding direct reports beneath it, and continue building out sub-teams from there. You can rename roles, reorder nodes, and adjust the layout at any time. When you're done, export your org chart as a PDF, PNG, or Xmind file.

Can I export and share my org chart?

Yes. You can export your org chart to PDF, PNG, or Xmind format without signing up. If you want to share your chart via a link or save it to access later across devices, you'll need to create a free account.

What is the best online org chart maker?

The best online org chart maker depends on your needs. If you want a tool that's free, fast to start, and produces clean exportable charts without installing anything, Xmind's org chart maker is a strong choice. It handles hierarchies of any size and lets you export or share when you're ready — no templates or subscriptions required to get started.

Can I use this to make an org chart like I would in Word or Excel?

Yes. If you've been making org charts manually in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, this tool is a faster and cleaner alternative. You don't need to draw and align boxes by hand — the hierarchy structure formats automatically as you add roles. The result is easier to update and produces a more polished visual than most office-based workarounds.

Is this org chart maker suitable for beginners?

Yes. You don't need any design or diagramming experience to get started. The editor is intuitive — add a role, expand the hierarchy, and your org chart takes shape automatically. You can start from a blank canvas or use one of the available templates.

Can I use this for large or complex org charts?

Yes. Xmind's org chart maker handles both small team structures and large, multi-level organizational hierarchies. You can build deep reporting chains, add sub-teams at multiple levels, and the layout stays clean as your chart grows.

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Ready to map your team structure in minutes?

Start creating with Xmind's free online org chart maker today. No downloads, no complicated setups.

Xmind logo

Ready to map your team structure in minutes?

Start creating with Xmind's free online org chart maker today. No downloads, no complicated setups.