How to save an embedded draw.io diagram as a separate file

Question

We have a lot of Confluence documents with embedded draw.io diagrams.

When editing the diagrams, we'd like to save copies externally to Confluence as independent .drawio files, however the editor menu doesn't show a "Save as..." option or any other way to Export the diagram in its native format.

How do we export embedded draw.io diagrams as external draw.io diagrams?

MJ Valencia -drawio diagrams- · Answer

Hi Glenn!

Happy to see you found your way. I was going to suggest that.

If you ever need any more help we have a YouTube playlist dedicated to importing/exporting which you may find useful here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX6xdk86h_0wgyhSmt-03YUdxO-5mhgMv

Hope that's helpful!

Glenn Grant_d27fos · Answer

There are no three dots in the top left.

However, I was able to export the diagram as an XML document and then remove the .XML extension to just .drawio, that worked.

Thanks.

Seon Shakespeare · Answer

Hi Glenn,

While draw.io in Confluence doesn't have a direct "Save As," you can export your diagrams:

* Edit the diagram.
* Click the draw.io menu icon (usually three lines or dots in the top left).
* Choose "Export as" or "Download as."
* Select "XML (.drawio)" and save the file.

You'll then have a separate .drawio file

Hope this helps!