Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional for Windows is designed for business analysts, IT pros, engineers, and project managers who need accurate, data-driven diagrams. You get a lifetime license, instant digital delivery, and 100% compliance with EU Directive 2009/24/EC for worry-free ownership.

Overview of Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional

• Platform: Windows
• Edition: Professional 2016
• License Type: Retail
• Devices: 1 device
• License Duration: Lifetime
• Activation Method: Online activation
• Delivery: Instant digital delivery via email
• Support: Email and remote assistance
• Language Support: Multi-language
• Compliance: Fully legal resale under EU Directive 2009/24/EC

What Is Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional?

Visio 2016 Professional helps you create professional diagrams—flowcharts, org charts, network maps, floor plans, BPMN and UML diagrams—and link them to live data so stakeholders can read process states at a glance. With hundreds of templates and stencils plus validation rules, you communicate complex systems clearly and consistently.

It’s ideal for teams that need standardised visuals and governance: you collaborate through OneDrive or SharePoint, enforce notation standards, and export to PDF, PNG, and Office formats. Need a simpler option? Consider Microsoft Visio 2016 Standard, or explore the full Visio Software Licenses category for other editions.

Included Features in Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional

• Rich templates & stencils: Start fast with flowcharts, org charts, network, engineering, and floor plan templates.
• Data-linked diagrams: Connect shapes to Excel/Access/SQL to visualize KPIs with data graphics.
• BPMN 2.0 & UML 2.5: Model processes and systems using industry-standard notations.
• Diagram validation: Check diagrams against business rules to catch errors before sharing.
• Collaboration & comments: Store files on OneDrive/SharePoint, co-review with threaded comments.

New Features in Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional

• One-step Excel data linking: Import tables and map columns to shape data in a guided flow.
• Modernized shapes & themes: Refreshed stencils and theme variants for cleaner, consistent visuals.
• Improved starter diagrams: Pre-built layouts help you complete common processes faster.
• “Tell Me” search assistant: Find commands instantly to speed up diagram creation.
• Enhanced versioning via SharePoint/OneDrive: Track changes and restore previous diagram states.

Key Features & Benefits of Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional

Security & Compliance

You keep sensitive process maps safe with trusted Microsoft formats, permissioned sharing, and standards like BPMN 2.0—supporting your audit trails and policy compliance.

Performance & Virtualization

You work smoothly on large diagrams and can deploy in virtualized Windows environments, ensuring consistent performance across your organization.

Remote Access Tools

You collaborate from anywhere: store files in OneDrive/SharePoint, request comments, and share view-only links so partners see the latest version.

Productivity & Efficiency

You accelerate mapping with templates, quick shapes, auto-alignment, and data graphics that update when linked Excel data changes.

One-Time Ownership

You pay once for a lifetime license—no subscription—so planning and budgeting are simple, with a perpetual copy that stays activated on your device.

How to Activate Your Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional License

1. Download the software
2. Install it on your device
3. Go to Settings > Activation
4. Enter your product key and activate online

Why Buy Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional from Digital License?

• Instant delivery via email within minutes
• Lifetime license with no subscription
• Remote support and installation help included
• 100% legal resale under EU Directive 2009/24/EC
• Refund guarantee if activation fails

Digital License Is a Verified Microsoft Partner

Digital License is an official Microsoft Partner (ID: 7033487), recognized for delivering genuine software licenses and verified solutions across Europe. You can verify our partnership directly on the Microsoft Partner Directory. This ensures every license you purchase is authentic, secure, and fully compliant with Microsoft standards and EU Directive 2009/24/EC.

FAQs About Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional

Is this a genuine retail key and will it work on my PC?

Yes—this is a genuine retail key for Windows. It activates online, includes a lifetime license, and is 100% legal under EU law (Directive 2009/24/EC).

Do I need a subscription or annual renewal?

No—there is no subscription or renewal. You receive a perpetual lifetime license tied to one device at a time.

What if activation fails on my computer?

We provide step-by-step guidance and remote activation support. If activation still fails, you’re covered by our full refund guarantee.

Can I transfer the license to a new PC later?

Yes—because it’s a retail license. Deactivate on the old PC, then activate on the new one in line with Directive 2009/24/EC.

Will I get updates and language packs?

Yes—Visio 2016 receives Microsoft updates for its lifecycle, and you can install supported multi-language packs with your lifetime license.

Is business use allowed and legally safe in the EU?

Absolutely. Our retail key is sourced for legitimate resale and is 100% legal under EU law, specifically Directive 2009/24/EC.

How fast do I receive the product after purchase?

Delivery is instant—your key and download arrive by email within minutes, plus remote activation support if needed.

Does this include Microsoft support?

You get official binaries and standard Microsoft help resources; additionally, our team provides email and remote activation support with a full refund guarantee if activation fails.

Installation & Support for Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional

• Official product key sent via email
• Secure download link from Microsoft or our servers
• Step-by-step instructions included
• Remote setup help available
• Buy with confidence from a verified EU software license reseller

What Does “Retail License” Mean?

A retail license is a transferable software license sold for individual use. You receive a unique key that grants lifetime use on one device and can be transferred to another after deactivation. Unlike OEM or volume licenses, it’s flexible, perpetual, and 100% legal under EU Directive 2009/24/EC, giving you full ownership rights and peace of mind.