Here’s how you can use your Draw.io (.drawio) files in Miro given the current limitations:
If You Need an Editable Diagram in Miro
Direct import of .drawio files into Miro for full editability is not natively supported. The only supported, semi-editable method is to use the Visio (.vsdx) export from Draw.io, but that feature is currently often missing or not available. If you do not have “Export as .vsdx” available, there are, unfortunately, no reliable online converters for .drawio to .vsdx.
Workaround Options to Use Draw.io Files in Miro
1. Import as an Image (View Only)
- In Draw.io, export your diagram as a PNG or SVG image:
- Go to
File > Export as > PNG (or SVG).
- In Miro, create or open your board.
- Drag-and-drop the exported image onto your board, or use the Upload tool in Miro to add the image.
- Result: You can view and annotate the diagram, but cannot edit its elements within Miro.
2. Import as PDF (Large/Multipage Diagrams)
- In Draw.io, select
File > Export as > PDF.
- Upload the PDF to Miro as above.
- Result: For large diagrams, this may provide better quality and allow viewing multiple pages/slides.
3. Use the Draw.io Miro Integration (If Available)
- Some Miro accounts may have the Draw.io Diagrams app available in Miro’s “Apps & Integrations.”
- If you have it, you may be able to add a Draw.io “frame” for lightweight editing/embedding.
- Functionality and availability vary—check your Miro account’s integrations marketplace.
4. Wait for Feature Updates
- The Draw.io-to-Miro workflow is a known feature request. Both platforms update periodically, so watch for future announcements supporting more native file import and editability.
Final Result Summary Table
| Desired Outcome | Current Method | Editability in Miro |
|---|
| Full editability | NOT supported due to missing .vsdx export or converters | Not possible |
| Visual reference | Export Draw.io as PNG/SVG, then upload to Miro | Visual only (not editable) |
| Possible workaround | Try Draw.io Miro integration (if your account has it) | Limited/lightweight editing |
Bottom Line:
Until the Draw.io export-to-Visio (.vsdx) feature returns or a direct integration is released, the only reliable way to use Draw.io files in Miro is by exporting them as images (PNG/SVG/PDF) and uploading these visual versions to your Miro board. These imported diagrams can be annotated but not edited as native Miro objects.