Turn cycles into clear, clickable charts
Design circular flow diagrams with labeled nodes, directional arrows, and precise values. Get instant layouts with AI, then fine‑tune colors, sizes, and animation for a polished, professional result.
Why use this circular flow tool
Purpose-built controls for circular diagrams, powered by AI
AI layout and labeling
Describe your cycle and get a complete, readable circular flow diagram with clear node names and flow values.
Node and flow controls
Add, edit, or delete nodes and flows with IDs, labels, colors, and values for precise mapping.
Directional arrows
Highlight direction with arrowheads and adjustable Arrow Size; toggle Show Arrows on or off as needed.
Readable labels and values
Switch on Show Labels and Show Flow Values; tune Font Size to keep dense diagrams legible.
Visual fine‑tuning
Adjust Diagram Radius, Node Size, and Flow Line Width for balance and clarity across any layout.
Smooth animation
Enable Animation to add gentle motion that draws attention without distraction.
Bring your data
Type or paste
Enter nodes and flows by hand for full control and instant preview.
Spreadsheet paste
Copy rows from Excel or Sheets to populate nodes, links, and values quickly.
Upload file (Pro)
Import common files to map columns to nodes, targets, and flow values in seconds.
Reuse templates
Start from ready examples and swap in your data for faster setup.
Share and export
Export PNG/SVG
Download crisp images ready for slides, docs, and print.
Share a link
Send a view-only link so anyone can explore your circular diagram online.
Embed on websites
Drop a lightweight embed to keep charts up to date automatically.
Collaborate easily
Invite teammates to review and iterate on flows and labels.
About this tool
This AI circular flow diagram creator turns cycles into clear visuals fast. Describe your nodes and flows, and get a polished layout instantly. Tune labels, arrows, and sizes in simple controls. Export clean images for any audience. Start free; upgrade when you need more.
- ✓Focused on circular flow clarity, not generic charts
- ✓AI suggestions for labels, colors, and sizing
- ✓Toggle labels, values, and arrows with one click
- ✓Speedy exports for slides, docs, and web
- ✓Built for business, education, and teams
Quick facts
How it works
From idea to finished circular diagram in minutes
Describe with AI
Tell the AI your nodes, directions, and values. It creates a clean circular flow diagram with labels and arrows.
Atmosphere→Plants 120; Plants→Animals 80; Animals→Soil 60; Soil→Atmosphere 100.
Refine nodes & flows
Add or edit nodes and connections. Set colors per node and adjust flow labels to clarify meaning.
Node: Plants (green), Flow label: CO₂ Absorption.
Style for clarity
Toggle labels and flow values, set font size, tune node size and flow widths, and choose arrow size.
Show Labels: on; Show Flow Values: on; Arrow Size: medium; Font Size: 12.
Export or embed
Download PNG/SVG for slides and reports, share a link, or embed on your site.
Export SVG for a pitch deck; copy embed for a wiki page.
Use cases
Where circular flow diagrams shine
Process loops and feedback cycles
Visualize recurring processes like PDCA, support loops, or revenue reinvestment, making dependencies and throughput obvious.
Cycles in science and economics
Explain the carbon cycle, water cycle, or the circular flow of income with labeled magnitudes and directions.
Closed‑loop logistics
Map return flows, refurbishment loops, and material circulation to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
User lifecycle loops
Show acquisition–activation–retention loops and referral flywheels, including values to prioritize improvements.
Templates
Start with professionally designed templates
Circular-Diagram Template: Circular Flow of Income, PPT-ready
Visualizes money and real flows among households, firms, government, the financial sector, and foreign trade.
Economic Circular Flow Model — circular-diagram Template
Visualize real and monetary flows among households, firms, markets, government, finance, and the foreign sector in one clear loop.
Economic Circular Flow Diagram (circular-diagram)
Visualize real and money flows across households, firms, markets, government, finance, and foreign trade in one clear model.
Water Cycle Circular-Diagram Template for Fast, Clear Lessons
Visualizes each stage of the hydrologic cycle and how water flows between them with clear, labeled percentages.
Cardiac Cycle circular-diagram: Teach Phases at a Glance
This template maps each phase of the cardiac cycle with directional flows and valve states—ideal as a cardiac cycle infographic for students.
Carbon Cycle circular-diagram Template for Rapid Clarity
Visualizes carbon reservoirs and annual fluxes in a simple circular system for fast understanding.
View All Templates
Browse the full library to find more templates tailored to your chart.
Traditional vs AI‑assisted
Get clarity faster with automation tuned for circular flows
Traditional tools
- ✗Manual positioning leads to overlaps and clutter
- ✗Arrow directions and widths are tedious to set
- ✗Labels collide or get truncated in tight spaces
- ✗Styling consistency takes many clicks
- ✗Hard to iterate quickly when data changes
AI circular flow builder
- ✓Auto‑arranged nodes minimize clutter around the ring
- ✓Arrows, values, and labels applied consistently by default
- ✓Smart sizing keeps text readable and avoids collisions
- ✓One place to tweak radius, sizes, and widths for the whole chart
- ✓Regenerate or update in seconds when flows change
Frequently asked questions
What is a circular flow diagram?
It’s a circular diagram showing entities (nodes) and directional flows between them. It’s ideal for cycles, closed loops, and recurring processes where direction and volume matter.
How does this circular flow diagram creator work?
Describe your nodes and flows, or paste data. The AI drafts a complete diagram with arrows, labels, and values. You can then adjust radius, node size, font size, arrow size, and flow widths before exporting.
Can I show arrows and flow values on the chart?
Yes. Turn on Show Arrows to add direction and Show Flow Values to place magnitudes on each connection. You can also set Arrow Size and Flow Line Width for emphasis.
Is this the same as a Sankey diagram?
No. A circular flow diagram arranges nodes around a circle and emphasizes cyclical direction. Sankey charts focus on proportional widths and branching paths. Choose circular when you want to highlight loops and feedback.
Can I customize colors and fonts?
Yes. Assign colors per node for clear grouping and adjust Font Size globally for readability. The tool uses accessible color suggestions to maintain contrast.
Inclusive by design
- ✓Readable defaults with adjustable font size
- ✓Color palettes checked for contrast and color‑blind safety
- ✓Keyboard‑friendly editing and navigation
- ✓Alt text and clear labels encouraged for embeds
- ✓Mobile‑responsive previews for small screens
Privacy and control
- •Your charts are private by default until you share them
- •We never sell your data or diagrams
- •Delete charts or your account at any time
- •Exports are generated on demand and not indexed
- •Embeds respect your share settings
Build your circular flow now
Describe your cycle, review the AI draft, and export in minutes.