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LUNA MODELER

ER Diagram Tool for MySQL

and PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MariaDB, SQLite

MySQL ER diagram - made in Luna Modeler
Need a smarter way to design your MySQL databases?

Whether you’re a solo developer, a DBA, or working with a team, Luna Modeler helps you create clear ER diagrams, manage data models, and generate SQL scripts effortlessly.

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Who is Luna Modeler for?

It’s perfect for developers, data engineers, architects, and educators who work with MySQL and need an easy-to-use visual tool to manage database structures and data models.

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Frequently Asked Questions on ER Diagram tool for MySQL

What’s the best way to create an ER diagram for MySQL?

A visual ERD creator like Luna Modeler allows you to easily design database diagrams using an intuitive interface. Luna Modeler isn’t just a drawing application – it works with object dependencies and supports SQL script generation.

Can I generate SQL scripts for MySQL from Luna Modeler ER diagrams?

Absolutely. Luna Modeler lets you export complex SQL scripts that are specific to MySQL.

Can I reverse engineer a MySQL database into a diagram?

Yes. Luna Modeler can connect to your MySQL database and generate an ER diagram from existing schema. You can visualize locally running, on-premises and cloud databases.

Is Luna Modeler cloud-based, desktop-based, or hybrid?

Luna Modeler is a desktop application and it’s available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Database connections and data models are not stored in the cloud. Everything you create stays with you.

Does the tool support two-way synchronization (model-to-database and database-to-model)?

Luna Modeler allows you to update the model and, for some database platforms, also generate an SQL script for the differences found. Both Model Update and Synchronization Script Generation are available for MySQL.

Can I generate sync reports?

Yes. Luna Modeler can compare your data model with the database and display the differences. You can generate a report in various styles easily.

Key features of Luna Modeler
ER Diagram Tool for MySQL

ER diagram tool for MySQL - Luna Modeler

Draw ER diagrams for
MySQL databases

Define MySQL database objects like tables, keys, indexes and relationships graphically. Manage your database structures in projects, export diagram to PDF and generate SQL code for your projects.

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Easy database modeling with our ER diagram tool

Create data models quickly and conveniently. Luna Modeler is a tool that focuses on simplicity, clarity, and a pleasant user interface. At the same time, it provides advanced features and supports various MySQL database specifics.

Quick start guide for MySQL

MySQL database diagram made in Luna modeler - ER diagram tool for MySQL
MySQL connection details

Visualize existing structures

Connect to an existing MySQL or MariaDB database platform, reverse engineer and visualize existing database structures.

Secure SSH/SSL/TLS connections to MySQL databases are supported in the Professional Edition.

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Generate SQL scripts using the ER diagram tool

When your ERD for MySQL is finished, click a button on the main toolbar and immediately see SQL code preview.

You can also write templates and generate custom output from your diagrams!

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SQL Script generated from ER diagram.
Generate documentation to your MySQL databases or export ER diagrams to images or PDF.

Generate documentation or export diagrams to images or PDF

  • Generate interactive HTML reports with ER diagrams
  • Compare your project with the database and generate a report with a list of detected differences
  • Export your ER diagram to images or a multi-page PDF

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Compare & Synchronize your database diagrams

Connect to your MySQL database, run a comparison and either update your project or generate a synchronization SQL script!

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See how to generate sync SQL scripts

Comparison and sychronization in Luna Modeler

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Luna Modeler is available for Windows, Linux and MacOS.
Trial version expires 14 days after installation.

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