Free Database Design Templates

Create detailed Database Diagrams to visualize database structure with Creately's templates. Map out database architecture and relationships with professional Database Diagrams. Simplify database design and management with Creately's customizable Database Diagrams.
Templates

How to Use the Database Diagram Templates in Creately

  • Choose a template that suits your needs

    Pick a database design template for your schema’s scope. Click “Edit This Template” to open it and add your tables.

  • Sign in or create a free Creately account

    Sign in or create a free Creately account. You’ll need an account to edit and save your database diagram; setting one up takes a moment, with no credit card required.

  • Open the template and customize it

    Add tables with their columns and data types, mark keys, and connect tables to show relationships and referential integrity.

    • Add tables and list columns with data types
    • Mark primary keys and foreign keys
    • Draw relationships and set cardinality
    • Group tables into modules or schemas
    • Note indexes or constraints where relevant
  • From design to schema

    Model tables and keys visually and keep the design aligned with your real database structure, reducing the gap between diagram and implementation.

  • Collaborate with your team

    Invite your team to collaborate. Share the database diagram by email or link so colleagues can co-edit in real time, comment, and track changes together.

  • Save, export, or present

    Save, export, or present. Store the database diagram in your workspace, download it as PNG, JPEG, SVG or PDF, embed it in a document, or run it full-screen in presentation mode.

FAQs about Database Diagram Templates

Are the database diagram templates free?

They are. You can access and edit the majority of database diagram templates for free on a basic account, with no download needed. Premium templates and some pro features are available on paid plans if you need them later.

Can I export these templates to Word, PowerPoint or other tools?

Absolutely. Your database diagram exports as PNG, JPEG, PDF or SVG, so you can insert it into Word or PowerPoint, attach it to documentation, or share it as a standalone file.

What database designs can I model?

The templates support relational modeling:

  • Logical schemas - tables, columns and relationships
  • Physical schemas - data types, keys and constraints
  • Normalization diagrams - reduce redundancy across tables
  • Star/snowflake schemas - for data-warehouse design
  • Migration maps - current vs. target structure
What’s the difference between a database diagram and an ER diagram?

An ER diagram is usually more conceptual (entities and relationships), while a database diagram is closer to implementation (tables, columns, keys, types). They overlap, and Creately supports both levels of detail.