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How to Use PRISMA Flow Diagram Generator

Create a PRISMA 2020 flow diagram for your systematic review, with per-database counts, exclusion reasons and other methods, then export SVG, PNG or PDF.

About this tool

Create a PRISMA 2020 flow diagram and export it as SVG, PNG or PDF.

How to use PRISMA Flow Diagram Generator

  1. Enter the records found in each database and register, and those removed before screening.
  2. Add screening, retrieval and eligibility counts with exclusion reasons; blanks are calculated for you.
  3. Check the warnings, then download the diagram as SVG, PNG or PDF.

Worked example

2,382 records, 330 removed before screening, 1,990 excluded on title and abstract and 35 excluded at full text leave 24 reports of 22 included studies.

Which PRISMA template does this follow?

The PRISMA 2020 flow diagram for new systematic reviews, with an optional column for studies found by other methods such as citation searching.

Can I edit the diagram afterwards?

Yes. Download the SVG, which opens in PowerPoint, Word, Illustrator or Inkscape with editable text.

Is my review data uploaded?

No. The diagram is drawn entirely in your browser.

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