Pie Chart Maker

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

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

Common Use Cases

Market & Budget Share

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

Survey Results

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

Composition Snapshots

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

How to Create a Pie Chart

Enter Categories & Values

Type each category label and its value in the data table. The maker converts the values into proportional slices automatically — you do not need to calculate percentages yourself.

Pick a Palette

Open Chart Options and choose from six color palettes. Distinct colors for neighboring slices make the chart far easier to read.

Add Segment Spacing

Use the Segment Spacing slider to push the slices slightly apart for a clean, modern separated look. Set a title and place the legend, too.

Export as PNG

Click PNG to download your pie chart at 2x resolution on a white background — ready to drop into any document.

Hover for exact values. The interactive preview shows each slice's value in a tooltip, while the legend names every category.

Features & Best Practices

What You Can Customize

Color Palettes

Each slice draws a distinct color from the chosen palette for instant separation.

Segment Spacing

Open up gaps between slices for a contemporary, separated style.

Title & Legend

Name the chart and place the legend wherever it reads best.

Pie vs. Donut vs. Bar

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

Limit the slices. 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 many segments should a pie chart have?

Five to eight slices is ideal. Beyond that, slices become thin and hard to compare. Group the smallest values into an "Other" category, or switch to a bar chart.

Do I have to calculate percentages myself?

No. Enter raw values and the maker converts each one into a proportional slice of the circle automatically. You can enter counts, amounts, or any numbers that share a common total.

When should I use a donut chart instead?

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

What does segment spacing do?

It adds a small gap between adjacent slices. A little spacing gives the chart a modern, separated appearance and helps the boundaries between slices stand out.

Can I import data from a spreadsheet?

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