yFiles.NET (WinForms)
Diagramming for the .NET environment

yFiles.NET (WinForms) is an extensive Windows Forms programming library for the Microsoft .NET environment. It provides first-class UI controls for viewing, editing, and analyzing diagrams. This lets you create feature-rich Windows Forms-based diagramming applications.
Its top-notch data structures and sophisticated layout algorithms allow you to automatically arrange complex graphs, diagrams, and networks at the click of a button.

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Design perfect, intuitive diagrams with .NET (WinForms)

The yFiles diagramming library makes it easy to bring complex networks and data relationships to life. Start your next project with confidence, knowing that expert support from core developers is available to help overcome any challenges.

Take the first step toward visualizing complex networks and dynamic relationships with the organic layout in yFiles and experience how effortlessly your ideas can take shape.

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The latest major release

yFiles.NET (WinForms) version 6.0

yFiles.NET (WinForms) version 6.0

yFiles.NET (WinForms) version 6.0 delivers significant enhancements that streamline your workflow, elevate your projects, and open up new possibilities in graph visualization.

This next-generation release provides a streamlined API for an enhanced developer experience, a modernized UX for improved usability, and numerous new features that make working with diagrams more efficient and intuitive than ever before.

Technical features

Developer-friendly

Extensive Developer's Guide and API documentation . Supports IntelliSense and thus code completion and API documentation.

Supports high-DPI devices

yFiles supports individual scaling and DPI-aware scaling to improve user experience on high-DPI devices.

Support for all .NET variants

.NET Framework, .NET 6 to 9. yFiles follows you wherever .NET goes.

NuGet support

The yFiles.NET (WinForms) assemblies can be easily bundled into NuGet packages. The packages support multiple targets.

yFiles in action

Interactive demos

Explore the advanced features of yFiles through our interactive demos. More than 300 demos created with yFiles for HTML to try directly in your browser.

Interactive demos

Source-code demos

Explore our versatile demos' source code on GitHub to enhance your project.

GitHub
GraphWizard for Flowchart
UML Editor
Decision Tree
Mindmap Editor
Sankey Diagram
Company Ownership Chart
BPMN Editor

Further information

Working resources

Find helpful resources like Developer's Guides, API documentation and videos.

Support hub

License information

Find the right license and accurate pricing information for your specific use case.

Licenses

Software license agreement

Read the terms and conditions for using yFiles in your projects.

SLA

Technical requirements

For software development with yFiles.NET (WinForms), you need the Microsoft .NET 6.0 SDK (or newer) or the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 SDK (or newer). A suitable IDE like Microsoft Visual Studio or JetBrains Rider is recommended.

Discover 11 reasons why developers across all major platforms trust yFiles, the superior diagramming SDK

Powerful and Diverse Layout Algorithms

A wide variety of layouts, flexible configurations, and superior performance.

Advanced Visualization Capabilities

High-quality visualizations that clarify and inform.

Flexibility and Customizability

Fully customizable layouts and styles for any use case.

High Performance

Efficient handling and rendering of large graphs.

Integration with Various Platforms

Seamlessly integrates with existing systems and frameworks.

AI-ready diagram development

Let your AI coding assistant build graph applications with accurate yFiles SDK knowledge and best practices.

Interaction and Animation Features

Comprehensive components for dynamic, interactive graphs.

Universal Data Support

No restrictions on data sources or types—total flexibility.

Security and Data Privacy

GDPR compliant, no forced cloud use, full data control.

Fast and Competent Support

Quick responses, direct access to core developers.

Long-Term Market Presence and Expertise

25 years of experience, mature, future-proof solutions.

Comprehensive Documentation

Extensive docs, guides, 300+ demos, and tutorials.

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Getting started with yFiles.NET (WinForms)

Tailored options for every step of your network visualization journey

Discover how easy it is to explore, evaluate, and implement yFiles.NET (WinForms) in your projects. Start with the platform-specific documentation, try the demos, or build a prototype in your own environment. There are straightforward ways to evaluate and license yFiles without hidden costs or commitments.
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Explore the Demos

Explore yFiles features in our interactive demos or try sample code in the yFiles Playground.

The website demos and the Playground run on yFiles for HTML. The graph visualization features they demonstrate are also available in yFiles.NET (WinForms), with platform-specific APIs and implementation.

Try for Free

Evaluate the complete yFiles SDK at no cost. Build prototypes in your own environment with full support from the yFiles core developers.

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Buy the SDK

yFiles is available as a Term License, from a Single Developer License up to Project and Site Licenses—choose the tier that fits your team and project, with no royalties.

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