AWS architecture diagrams, animated
Describe your AWS architecture in plain text. Get an animated, professional-grade diagram showing real data flow in seconds. No drag-and-drop required.
AWS services
+ WebM export
config needed
How it works
Three steps. No learning curve.
Write your architecture
Describe your AWS services and connections
in simple text syntax
API Gateway -> Lambda -> DynamoDB
Watch the data flow
See animated messages flowing between
your AWS services in real time
API ~~→ λ ~~→ DB
Export and share
Export as PNG for docs or
WebM video for presentations
→ diagram.webm (1.2 MB)
50+ AWS services, auto-detected
Just type the service name. Chartado recognizes it and renders the correct icon.
Common AWS architecture patterns
Type these patterns and watch the animated data flow
REST API Backend
The most common serverless pattern. Request flows through API Gateway to Lambda and persists in DynamoDB.
API Gateway -> Lambda -> DynamoDB
Pub/Sub Fan-Out
SNS topic distributes events to multiple Lambda handlers simultaneously. Classic decoupled architecture.
SNS -> {Lambda A, Lambda B, SQS}
Event Processing Pipeline
EventBridge routes events to parallel processing chains with different downstream targets.
EventBridge -> {(SQS -> Lambda -> DynamoDB), S3}
Request-Response
Full round-trip flow. See the request go in and the response come back, animated sequentially.
API Gateway -> Lambda -> DynamoDB
API Gateway <- Lambda <- DynamoDB
Built for how you actually work
Not another drag-and-drop canvas
Technical documentation
Text-based diagrams live in Git next to your CDK stacks. They evolve with the code and diff in pull requests.
Conference talks
Export animated diagrams as WebM video. Embed in your slides to show how data actually flows through your system.
Architecture reviews
Animation makes reviews engaging. Walk through the request path, spot bottlenecks, identify missing error handling.
Stakeholder demos
Non-technical stakeholders understand animated flow better than static boxes and arrows. Show them the system in motion.
Chartado vs. other AWS diagram tools
The only tool that animates data flow from text
| Feature | Chartado | Lucidchart | draw.io | Cloudcraft | Diagrams (Python) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animated data flow | Yes | No | Basic | No | No |
| Text/code input | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Video export (WebM) | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| AWS icons | Auto | Manual | Manual | Auto | Auto |
| Version control friendly | Yes | No | XML | No | Yes |
| No code required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Python |
Trusted by teams building on AWS
From solo devs to platform teams
"Replaced our entire diagramming workflow. Type the DSL in a PR description, generate the diagram. Done."
Jane K.
Platform Engineer
"The animated diagrams make architecture reviews actually engaging. My team loves them in presentations."
Marco T.
Solutions Architect
"Text-based means it lives in version control right next to our CDK stacks. Diagrams that evolve with the code."
Aisha L.
DevOps Lead
Frequently asked questions
About AWS architecture diagrams with Chartado
What AWS services does Chartado support?
Chartado supports 50+ AWS services including Lambda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, Kinesis, EventBridge, Step Functions, SES, and more. Services are automatically detected from their names in your text input -- no manual icon selection required.
How is Chartado different from Lucidchart or draw.io?
Chartado generates diagrams from simple text input like "API Gateway -> Lambda -> DynamoDB". There is no drag-and-drop. Diagrams are animated to show actual data flow between services, and you can export to WebM video for presentations. Text-based input means your diagrams are version-controllable in Git.
Can I export AWS architecture diagrams as video?
Yes. Chartado exports animated AWS architecture diagrams as WebM video files, perfect for embedding in presentations, documentation sites, and stakeholder demos. You can also export static PNG snapshots for traditional documentation.
What is a diagram-as-code tool?
A diagram-as-code tool lets you define architecture using text or code syntax instead of drag-and-drop interfaces. You write relationships like "API Gateway -> Lambda -> DynamoDB" and the tool generates a visual diagram. This approach enables version control, code reviews, and automation of your architecture documentation.
Can I use Chartado for architecture presentations?
Absolutely. Animated diagrams make architecture reviews and conference talks engaging. Export as WebM video to embed in slides, or use the live animated diagram during screen-sharing. Animation shows stakeholders how data actually flows through your system -- far more effective than static boxes and arrows.
Is Chartado free to use?
Chartado offers a free tier that lets you create and animate AWS architecture diagrams in your browser. No account is required to start. Premium features include video export, additional export formats, and team collaboration.
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