EdrawMax is an all-in-one diagramming software used for creating flowcharts, network diagrams, floor plans, and over 280 types of diagrams. While EdrawSoft does not officially provide a Linux version as of 2021, users can successfully run EdrawMax 2021 on Ubuntu using compatibility layers like Wine or PlayOnLinux.
This guide will walk you through two reliable methods:
Note: The 2021 version is chosen because it strikes a balance between modern features and stability under Wine. Newer versions (2023–2025) often introduce anti-debugging or Wine incompatibilities.
If you lack administrative privileges on your Ubuntu 2021 machine (e.g., a work computer), you can use the portable version.
Step 1: Download the Tar.gz archive
Download the portable tarball from the official EdrawMax website.
Step 2: Extract to a local directory
tar -xzf edrawmax_portable_2021.tar.gz -C ~/Applications/
Step 3: Run the executable
Navigate to the extracted folder and double-click the edrawmax binary file, or run it via terminal: install edrawmax ubuntu 2021
~/Applications/EdrawMax/edrawmax
Note: The portable version does not integrate with your system’s application menu. You may need to create a custom .desktop file manually.
Open your terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run:
sudo snap install edrawmax
The system will download approximately 450 MB. Once complete, you’ll see:
edrawmax 11.5.1 from Wondershare installed
Even with a successful installation, you may encounter a few specific quirks in the 2021 Linux builds. EdrawMax is an all-in-one diagramming software used for
Ubuntu comes with Snap pre-installed. If for some reason you don't have it, install the core:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
Even with a straightforward process, you might encounter some issues specific to Ubuntu 2021 distributions. Here’s how to solve them:
Navigate to the directory containing the EdrawMax installer and run:
cd ~/Downloads
wine edrawmax-cn-12.0.0.exe
The installer will launch. Follow these steps: Note: The 2021 version is chosen because it