Microsoft Visio Professional 2016 for 1,2 or 5 PC (For Windows Only)
Microsoft Visio 2016 is a diagramming and vector graphics application developed by Microsoft. It helps users visualize complex information, create professional diagrams, and connect data from real-time sources such as Excel or SQL Server.
Released alongside Office 2016, it’s available in two editions:
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Visio Standard 2016
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Visio Professional 2016
Visio makes it easy and intuitive to create flowcharts, network diagrams, org charts, floor plans, engineering designs, and more using modern shapes and templates, with the familiar Office experience.
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Core Purpose
Visio 2016 is designed to help individuals and teams:
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Create flowcharts, organization charts, network diagrams, floor plans, and process maps.
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Visualize business processes using BPMN 2.0 and UML standards.
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Link diagrams to live data for dynamic, data-driven visuals.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Microsoft Visio 2016 |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
| Release Year | 2015 (as part of Office 2016 suite) |
| Editions Available | Visio Standard 2016, Visio Professional 2016 |
| License Type | Perpetual (one-time purchase, single PC) |
| Architecture | 32-bit and 64-bit versions |
| Supported Platforms | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 (compatibility mode) |
| Integration with Office | Full integration with Office 2016/2019/2021 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) |
| Installation Type | On-premises (MSI installer) |
| File Formats Supported | VSD, VSDX, VSDM, VSSX, VSTX, VDX, SVG, PDF, DWG/DXF |
| Backward Compatibility | Opens Visio 2003–2013 files |
| Cloud Integration | Supported with OneDrive and SharePoint (Professional edition) |
Key Features (Common to Both Editions)
| Feature Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Diagram Types | Flowcharts, org charts, network diagrams, engineering schematics, floor plans, data flow diagrams, IT architecture, and process diagrams |
| Shape Library | Thousands of pre-built shapes and stencils |
| AutoConnect & AutoAlign | Automatically connect and align shapes |
| Themes & Effects | Built-in professional themes, color palettes, and effects |
| Data Linking (Basic) | Import and link data from Excel, Access, or SQL (basic features) |
| Templates | Over 70 ready-to-use templates |
| Collaboration | Commenting, annotations, and change tracking (via SharePoint or OneDrive) |
| Printing & Exporting | Export to PDF, SVG, XPS, JPG, PNG |
| Zoom & Pan Interface | Enhanced navigation and zoom control |
| Touch Support | Supports pen and touch input on compatible devices |
| VBA Support | Automation with Visual Basic for Applications |
| Data Graphics | Visual indicators (colors, icons, and bar graphics) to represent data in diagrams |
Integration Capabilities
| Integrated Application | Supported Features |
|---|---|
| Excel | Import data for charts, org structures, and flow connections |
| Access / SQL Server | Data linking for dashboards (Professional only) |
| SharePoint | Diagram sharing, versioning, and collaboration |
| OneDrive | Cloud storage and version synchronization |
| Power BI | Export data visuals for dashboard analytics (Professional only) |
| Teams / Skype for Business | Co-authoring and communication inside diagrams (Professional only) |
System Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz or faster x86/x64 processor with SSE2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB (32-bit) or 4 GB (64-bit) |
| Hard Disk Space | 3 GB available |
| Display | 1280 x 800 resolution or higher |
| Operating System | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or later |
| .NET Framework | Version 3.5 or 4.5 or later |
| Internet | Required for activation and updates |
Licensing and Activation
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License Type: Perpetual (one-time purchase for one PC)
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Activation: MAK or KMS volume licensing supported
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Part of Office Family: Works alongside Office 2016 or later without conflicts
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Edition Identifiers:
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Visio Standard 2016: SKU “D86-05549”
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Visio Professional 2016: SKU “D87-07490”
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Use Cases
| Scenario | Recommended Edition |
|---|---|
| Creating basic flowcharts, org charts, or floor plans | Visio Standard 2016 |
| Designing UML/BPMN diagrams, IT network maps, or engineering schematics | Visio Professional 2016 |
| Linking diagrams to live data and collaborating with teams | Visio Professional 2016 |
| Individual or small business use | Visio Standard 2016 |
| Enterprise, technical, or collaborative environments | Visio Professional 2016 |
Key Benefits of Visio 2016
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Intuitive interface aligned with the Office 2016 design.
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Vast library of stencils for professional visuals.
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Supports automation through VBA.
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Advanced Professional edition adds real-time collaboration and data integration.
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Maintains backward compatibility with older Visio files.
Microsoft Visio 2016 – Full Technical Comparison (Standard vs Professional)
| Category | Visio 2016 Standard | Visio 2016 Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Diagramming & vector graphics tool for individual users | Advanced diagramming & data visualization tool for professionals and teams |
| License Type | Perpetual (one-time purchase) | Perpetual (one-time purchase) |
| Installation | On-premises (MSI setup) | On-premises (MSI setup) |
| Architecture | 32-bit / 64-bit | 32-bit / 64-bit |
| Supported OS | Windows 7 SP1 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 | Windows 7 SP1 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 |
| Integration with Microsoft Office | Full integration (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | Full integration (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project, SharePoint) |
| Target Users | Individual users and small businesses | Enterprise users, IT professionals, engineers, and teams |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Included Templates | Basic flowcharts, org charts, maps, floor plans | All Standard templates + BPMN 2.0, UML, engineering, network, and database diagrams |
| Shape Library | Basic shapes and stencils | Extended shapes and stencils for advanced diagram types |
| Diagram Types Supported | Flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, basic network diagrams | All Standard types + UML, BPMN, wireframes, IT infrastructure, process modeling, and engineering diagrams |
| AutoConnect / AutoAlign | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Themes and Styles | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes (additional theme customization) |
| Multiple Pages & Layers | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Data Linking (Dynamic Diagrams) | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (link to Excel, Access, SQL Server, and SharePoint Lists) |
| Data Graphics (Visual Indicators) | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (icons, color coding, and data bars) |
| Live Data Refresh | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (real-time data updates) |
| Validation Rules | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (validate diagrams against business logic and process rules) |
| Sub-Process Creation | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (create drill-down subprocesses) |
| Shape Data / Custom Fields | ✔ Basic | ✔ Advanced (enterprise-grade metadata) |
| Collaboration Tools | Limited – local comments | ✔ Real-time collaboration via SharePoint or OneDrive |
| Co-authoring (Simultaneous Editing) | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (requires SharePoint / OneDrive) |
| Integration with SharePoint | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (store, share, and co-author diagrams) |
| Integration with OneDrive | ✔ Basic cloud save | ✔ Full integration and version tracking |
| Integration with Skype for Business / Teams | ❌ No | ✔ Yes |
| Integration with Power BI | ❌ No | ✔ Yes – export visuals for dashboards |
| Org Chart Creation | ✔ Manual | ✔ Automated from Active Directory or Excel |
| UML / BPMN / ERD Support | ❌ No | ✔ Yes – supports BPMN 2.0, UML 2.5, ERD diagrams |
| Engineering Diagrams | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering templates) |
| IT & Network Diagrams | Basic | ✔ Advanced (Cisco, AWS, Azure stencils) |
| Floor Plans & Office Layouts | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Workflow Diagrams | ✔ Basic | ✔ Advanced with process validation |
| Wireframe / UI Design Tools | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (desktop and web wireframes) |
| Database Modeling | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (reverse-engineer databases) |
| Custom Templates & Stencils | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes (enterprise-level custom templates) |
| Macros (VBA Support) | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Accessibility Tools | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Printing & Export Options | PDF, XPS, SVG, JPG, PNG | PDF, XPS, SVG, JPG, PNG, DWG/DXF |
| Import DWG/DXF (AutoCAD) | ✔ Basic support | ✔ Enhanced (improved scaling, layer mapping) |
| File Formats Supported | VSD, VSDX, VSDM, VSSX, VSTX | VSD, VSDX, VSDM, VSSX, VSTX, DWG, DXF |
| Backward Compatibility | Supports Visio 2003–2013 formats | Supports Visio 2003–2013 formats |
| Cloud Storage Support | OneDrive | OneDrive, SharePoint |
| Automation / Extensibility | Basic VBA | Full VBA + COM add-ins + API integration |
| Security | Local PC-level | Enterprise-level (SharePoint / Server permissions) |
| System Requirements | 1 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM (32-bit) / 4 GB RAM (64-bit), 3 GB disk, 1280×800 display | Same as Standard |
| License Activation | MAK or KMS | MAK or KMS |
| Estimated Retail Price (USD) | $320 – $400 | $550 – $650 |
| Best For | Individuals and small businesses | Teams, IT departments, engineers, and organizations needing data-driven diagrams |
Microsoft Visio 2016 vs 2019 vs 2022 vs 2024 – Full Technical Comparison
| Category | Visio 2016 | Visio 2019 | Visio 2022 | Visio 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2021 | 2023 (latest perpetual release) |
| Available Editions | Standard & Professional | Standard & Professional | Standard & Professional | Standard, Professional & Visio Plan 1/2 (Microsoft 365) |
| License Type | Perpetual (one-time purchase) | Perpetual (one-time purchase) | Perpetual (one-time purchase) | Perpetual & Subscription (Microsoft 365 Cloud) |
| Installation Type | MSI (on-premises) | Click-to-Run (C2R) | Click-to-Run (C2R) | Click-to-Run / Cloud-integrated |
| Architecture Support | 32-bit / 64-bit | 32-bit / 64-bit | 64-bit (preferred) | 64-bit (default) |
| User Interface | Classic Ribbon (Office 2016 UI) | Fluent Office 2019 UI | Modern Office 2021 UI | Fluent 2.0 Design – consistent with Office 2024 |
| Dark Mode | ❌ No | ⚪ Partial | ✔ Full support | ✔ Enhanced adaptive light/dark/auto |
| Performance | Standard rendering | Improved GPU rendering | Optimized vector performance | AI-assisted layout rendering & auto-adjust |
| Templates & Stencils | 70+ templates | 80+ templates | 90+ templates | 100+ templates including modern Cloud, AI, and hybrid diagrams |
| Supported Diagram Types | Flowcharts, org charts, network, floor plans | Adds UML 2.5, BPMN 2.0, wireframes | Adds ITIL, Azure, AWS, Cloud architecture | Adds hybrid cloud, AI process, Zero Trust & cybersecurity diagrams |
| UML / BPMN Standards | UML 2.4, BPMN 2.0 | UML 2.5, BPMN 2.0 | UML 2.5.1, BPMN 2.0 | UML 2.6, BPMN 2.1 |
| Engineering Templates | Basic mechanical, electrical | Enhanced templates | Full integration with CAD | AI-based drafting & shape recognition |
| AutoCAD Support (DWG/DXF) | Basic import (AutoCAD 2007–2013) | Supports AutoCAD 2016+ | Supports DWG/DXF 2019+ | Supports DWG/DXF 2023+ with live link updates |
| Data Linking | Basic (Excel, Access) | Advanced (Excel, SQL, SharePoint) | Real-time data linking + Power BI | Live cloud data sync via Power Platform |
| Data Graphics | Basic icons & color bars | Enhanced visuals | Smart data graphics & live indicators | AI-driven visual analytics (smart KPIs) |
| Live Data Refresh | ❌ No | ✔ Manual refresh | ✔ Auto-refresh | ✔ Real-time cloud sync |
| Validation Rules | ❌ No | ✔ Process validation | ✔ Workflow validation | ✔ AI validation & error detection |
| Co-authoring / Collaboration | ❌ No | ✔ Limited (via SharePoint) | ✔ Real-time collaboration | ✔ Real-time + Microsoft Teams integration |
| Integration with Microsoft Teams | ❌ No | ✔ View-only support | ✔ Edit & comment | ✔ Full interactive editing inside Teams |
| Integration with Power BI | ❌ No | ✔ Export visuals | ✔ Live linking | ✔ Two-way integration with Power BI dashboards |
| Integration with Power Automate / Flow | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✔ Supported | ✔ Full integration (automated workflows) |
| Integration with SharePoint / OneDrive | ✔ Basic file share | ✔ Better versioning | ✔ Deep integration | ✔ Live sync + version rollback |
| Integration with Excel | ✔ Manual import | ✔ Direct data link | ✔ Smart link & refresh | ✔ AI schema mapping & auto data detection |
| Cloud Connectivity | Limited (OneDrive only) | Improved | Deep cloud integration | Microsoft 365 connected, hybrid & online ready |
| Azure / AWS Templates | ❌ No | ✔ Manual import | ✔ Built-in stencils | ✔ Updated 2024 Azure/AWS hybrid stencils |
| AI & Automation | ❌ None | ❌ None | ⚪ Smart shape suggestions | ✔ AI layout optimization & Smart Connectors |
| Accessibility Tools | Basic | Improved Accessibility Checker | Full accessibility support | Enhanced accessibility (WCAG 2.2) |
| VBA / Macros | ✔ Supported | ✔ Supported | ✔ Supported | ✔ Supported (plus enhanced API controls) |
| Add-ins & Extensibility | COM & VBA | COM & VBA | COM + Office JS API | COM + Office Scripts + Power Platform Connectors |
| Security / Permissions | Local only | Improved document protection | Information Rights Management (IRM) | Azure AD & Conditional Access integration |
| AutoSave / Version History | ❌ No | ✔ Yes (OneDrive only) | ✔ Enhanced | ✔ Real-time autosave & rollback |
| Accessibility Compliance | Basic | Improved | Full Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 | WCAG 2.2 full compliance |
| File Formats Supported | VSD, VSDX, VSDM, VSSX, VSTX | Same + DWG, DXF (2016) | Same + SVG, PDF, CSV | Same + JSON, SVG+ (cloud export) |
| Backward Compatibility | Visio 2003–2013 | 2003–2016 | 2003–2019 | 2003–2022 |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows 7 SP1 / 8 / 10 | Windows 10 / 11 | Windows 10 / 11 | Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2022 |
| .NET Framework Requirement | 3.5 or 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7.2 | 4.8 / .NET 8 Ready |
| Processor Requirement | 1 GHz | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz (x64) |
| RAM Requirement | 2 GB (32-bit) / 4 GB (64-bit) | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) |
| Disk Space Requirement | 3 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4–6 GB |
| Display Requirement | 1280 × 800 | 1366 × 768 | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 (4K supported) |
| Activation Method | MAK / KMS | MAK / KMS | MAK / KMS | MAK / KMS / Microsoft 365 Subscription |
| Retail Pricing (Approx. USD) | Std: $300 / Pro: $530 | Std: $330 / Pro: $560 | Std: $360 / Pro: $600 | Std: $400 / Pro: $650 / Plan 2: $15 user/month |
| Best For | Basic offline users | SMBs needing improved templates | Cloud teams & professionals | Enterprises needing AI, cloud, and automation integration |
Key Improvements by Version
| Version | Major Improvements |
|---|---|
| Visio 2016 | Core diagramming, offline use, classic interface |
| Visio 2019 | Modern UI, improved templates, Power BI export, better AutoCAD support |
| Visio 2022 | Dark mode, Power Automate support, real-time collaboration, performance boost |
| Visio 2024 | AI-powered layouts, adaptive interface, advanced cloud data sync, deep Microsoft 365 and Teams integration |
Edition Comparison Summary
| Use Case | Recommended Version |
|---|---|
| Offline users needing simple diagrams | Visio 2016 |
| Improved templates & modern Office UI | Visio 2019 |
| Real-time collaboration, automation & Power BI linking | Visio 2022 |
| Enterprise users using Microsoft 365, AI, and cloud integration | Visio 2024 |
