Online Chart Maker for Bar, Line, Pie and More
Chart Maker is a free online chart maker that turns your numbers into clean, shareable graphs right in your browser. Type or paste your data, pick a chart type, and watch a live preview update instantly — no software to install and no account to create.
It covers seven popular chart types — bar, line, pie, doughnut, scatter, area, and radar — so you can build the right visual for a presentation, report, or social post in minutes. Each type has its own controls, and you can export the finished chart as a sharp PNG image.
How to Make a Chart
Choose a chart type
Pick bar, line, pie, doughnut, scatter, area, or radar. You can switch between types at any time using the navigation chips at the top of the page.
Enter your data
Use the data table to fill in labels and values. Click Add Row for more data points and Add Dataset for another data series. Scatter charts use X and Y columns instead of labels and values.
Or import from Excel
Click Import, paste cells copied from Excel or Google Sheets, then click Apply. The tool detects tab-separated (TSV) or comma-separated (CSV) data automatically.
Customize the look
Open Chart Options to set a title, choose a color palette, position the legend, and adjust type-specific settings like curve tension or doughnut cutout.
Export as PNG
Click Export PNG to download your chart as a high-resolution image with a clean white background, ready for documents and slides.
Features
Bar Chart
Compare values across categories, with optional horizontal orientation and stacked layout.
Line Chart
Show trends over time with adjustable curve tension, optional area fill, and point size control.
Pie Chart
Display proportions of a whole as colored segments with adjustable segment spacing.
Doughnut Chart
A pie chart with a hollow center, with a cutout-percentage control to size the hole.
Scatter Plot
Plot X/Y data points to reveal relationships between two variables, with adjustable point size.
Area Chart
A line chart with the area below filled in, with fill opacity and stacking for cumulative data.
Radar Chart
Compare several variables on a radial grid — also known as a spider chart — with fill controls.
Editable Data Table
Edit any cell inline, rename and color each series, and add up to 10 datasets for multi-series charts.
Excel / Sheets Import
Paste copied cells straight from a spreadsheet; TSV and CSV formats are detected automatically.
Color Palettes & Pickers
Choose from six designed palettes — Vibrant, Pastel, Bold, Earth, Ocean, Sunset — or set custom dataset colors.
Live Preview
Every edit — a value, a color, or a slider — updates the chart instantly, with no refresh button.
PNG Export at 2x
Download a high-resolution PNG with a white background, auto-named by chart type for easy filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a chart online for free?
Open the page, pick a chart type, and either type your data into the table or paste it from a spreadsheet. The chart updates live as you go — there is nothing to install and no sign-up required.
What chart types are supported?
Seven types: bar, line, pie, doughnut, scatter, area, and radar (spider). Bar, line, scatter, area, and radar support multiple datasets; pie and doughnut use a single dataset where each row becomes a colored segment.
Can I create a chart from Excel or CSV data?
Yes. Select your cells in Excel or Google Sheets, copy them, click Import, and paste into the dialog. Click Apply to load the data. The first column becomes the labels and each additional column becomes a dataset. Tab-separated (TSV) and comma-separated (CSV) data are both detected automatically.
How many datasets can I add?
Up to 10 datasets for charts that support multiple series — bar, line, scatter, area, and radar. Pie and doughnut charts use a single dataset, where each row is shown as its own segment.
Can I customize the colors?
Yes. Switch between six built-in palettes — Vibrant, Pastel, Bold, Earth, Ocean, and Sunset — in Chart Options, or use the color picker in each dataset's table header to set a specific color.
What is the difference between pie and doughnut charts?
Both show proportions of a whole. A doughnut chart has a hollow center that many find cleaner and easier to read, and it adds a cutout control so you can adjust how large that center hole is.
What does curve tension control on line and area charts?
Tension sets how curved the lines are. A value of 0 connects points with straight lines, while higher values produce smoother, more rounded curves. Drag the slider to find the look that fits your data.
How do I download my chart as an image?
Click Export PNG. The chart is saved at 2x resolution with a white background and is named automatically by chart type (for example, bar-chart.png), so it stays sharp in documents, slides, and print.
Does Chart Maker save my data?
No. Your data lives only in the current browser session and is never uploaded. Refreshing the page resets the chart to its sample data, so export your chart as PNG before you leave if you want to keep it.
Does it work on mobile devices?
Yes. The layout adapts to small screens: the data table and chart preview stack vertically, the navigation chips scroll horizontally, and all controls stay reachable.
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