1# excalidraw diagrams
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3sublimated supports [excalidraw](https://excalidraw.com/) diagrams in two ways:
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5## standalone .excalidraw files
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7create an `.excalidraw` file (JSON format). sublimated renders it server-side on push — no JavaScript needed in the browser.
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9see the [excalidraw docs](../excalidraw/) for supported element types, demos, and details.
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11## content block transclusion
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13embed an existing `.excalidraw` file using [iA Writer](ia-writer.md) or [Obsidian](obsidian.md) content block syntax:
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15```
16/diagrams/architecture.excalidraw
17```
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19or:
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21```
22![[architecture.excalidraw]]
23```
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25the pre-rendered SVG from the file's `render_svg` representation is embedded inline — zero re-rendering cost. same mechanism as [mermaid](mermaid.md) content blocks.