Pie Chart Maker

Show Proportions at a Glance

A pie chart splits a circle into slices whose sizes match each category's share of the whole. It is the quickest way to communicate part-to-whole relationships — market share, a budget split, or survey responses. Enter your categories and values, choose colors, and download a clean PNG in seconds.

When a pie chart fits: use it when the slices add up to a meaningful 100% total and you have only a handful of categories. It answers "what proportion of the total is each part?" in a single look.

Common Use Cases

Market & Budget Share

Show how a total splits across products, departments, or spending categories.

Survey Results

Display the breakdown of answers to a single multiple-choice question.

Composition Snapshots

Summarize how a population, audience, or resource is made up at one point in time.

How to Create a Pie Chart

Enter Labels & Values

Type each category label and its value into the data table. The maker converts the values into proportional slices automatically — you never have to calculate percentages yourself. Use Add Row to add categories.

Or Paste from a Spreadsheet

Click Import and paste a block of cells straight from Excel or Google Sheets. The maker reads both tab-separated (TSV) and comma-separated (CSV) data and fills the table for you.

Recolor the Slices

Open Chart Options and pick from six color palettes, or set a custom color per slice. Distinct colors for neighboring slices make the chart far easier to read.

Export as PNG

Add a title, place the legend, then click PNG to download the chart at 2x resolution on a white background — ready to drop into any document or slide.

Live preview. The chart redraws on every edit, and hovering a slice shows its exact value in a tooltip while the legend names each category.

Customization & Best Practices

What You Can Customize

Colors & Palettes

Choose from six palettes or set a custom color for each individual slice.

Segment Spacing

Push the slices apart with a 0–10 slider for a contemporary, separated style.

Title & Legend

Name the chart and place the legend top, bottom, left, right, or hide it.

Pie vs. Donut vs. Bar

Chart	Strength	Use When
Pie	Simple part-to-whole	A few slices with one clear "biggest share"
Donut	Same proportions, hollow center	You want room for a total figure in the middle
Bar	Precise comparison of close values	Slices are similar in size or there are many categories

Keep the slices few. Around five to eight categories is the sweet spot. With many small, similar slices the eye struggles to judge sizes — a bar chart compares them more accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a pie chart from my data?

Type each label and value into the data table, or click Import to paste rows from a spreadsheet. The chart updates live and sizes every slice proportionally as you edit.

Do I have to calculate percentages myself?

No. Enter raw values — counts, amounts, or any numbers that share a common total — and the maker converts each one into a proportional slice of the circle for you.

How many slices should a pie chart have?

About five to eight is ideal. Beyond that, slices get thin and hard to compare. Group the smallest values into an "Other" category, or switch to a bar chart for many categories.

Can I import data from Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Click Import and paste a block of cells. The maker auto-detects tab-separated (TSV) and comma-separated (CSV) data and fills the label and value columns for you.

How do I download or save my pie chart?

Click PNG to download the chart as an image at 2x resolution on a white background, ready to embed in a document, slide deck, or report.

When should I use a donut chart instead?

A donut chart shows the same proportions but leaves a hollow center — handy when you want a cleaner look or space for a total figure. The underlying comparison is identical to a pie chart.

Is my data kept private?

Yes. Everything runs in your browser and the PNG is generated locally on your device. No data is uploaded to any server.