Area chart
An area chart shows how a quantity moves over time. Stacked areas are useful when you want to show how the parts add up to the total.
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Turn a spreadsheet into a chart people actually read
Most chart tools ask you to learn them first. Plotwell doesn't. Pick a layout, paste your numbers, and you have a finished chart or diagram in minutes — one that explains itself at a glance.
26 professional chart types, from stacked areas to Sankey flows
Designer-made templates that carry your report to the finish line
Data visualization without a training course or an admin seat
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Drop finished charts into decks, docs and reports without fuss
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How it works
How to build a chart in 5 short steps
- 1Pick a chart or diagram template
- 2Paste in your data or type it by hand
- 3Add icons and illustrations from the library
- 4Adjust colors, type, background and labels
- 5Export, print or share the finished file
Templates that get your charts most of the way there
Plotwell ships a library of free, designer-built templates. Drop your numbers in for instant results, and switch between bar, line and pie layouts later without rebuilding the data.
Custom styling for charts that look designed, not defaulted
Our design team tuned every chart type so the defaults already read well. From there it is all yours: swap the palette, change the type, adjust the background, and drag pieces where you want them.
Embed with ease
We don't stop at charts. Plotwell has templates for infographics, decks and reports, so your visuals land exactly where they need to. Publish however you like: share a link, download the file, embed the live chart, or order professional prints.
Types of charts and when to reach for them
Read up on each chart type and find the right one for your project by browsing the categories below.
Bar graph
A bar graph compares values across categories. Each bar stands for one category, and the taller the bar, the larger the number it holds.
Comparison chart
A comparison chart sets options side by side. It works well for weighing products, plans or pricing tiers against each other.
Donut chart
A donut chart is a pie chart with the middle removed. The open center is handy for a headline number or a short label.
Pie chart
A pie chart splits a whole into its parts. It is the fastest way to show a handful of fractions or percentages at a glance.
T-chart
A T-chart lines up two opposing views. Pros and cons, before and after, or two concepts you want readers to weigh together.
Table
A table lays out data in rows and columns. It is the right pick when exact figures matter more than the shape of the trend.
Venn diagram
A Venn diagram shows what two or more sets share. The overlap is where the sets have something in common.
Histogram
A histogram is a bar chart for frequency. It shows how often values occur across a continuous range of measurements.
Pictogram
A pictogram counts with pictures. Repeated icons make ratings, survey results and progress readable in a single pass.
Chart templates
There is a template for every chart type, so you can spend your time on the data.
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