Prepare category and value columns
Put category names in the first column and numeric values in the columns beside them. Include a clear header row so the legend and axis labels are meaningful.
Bar chart maker
Create a bar chart from Excel, CSV, or pasted data
Compare categories clearly with a fast browser-based bar chart maker. Import a spreadsheet, select the data you need, and download a polished chart without uploading your file.
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5/5 rows and 3/3 columns used in chart
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Chart configuration
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How to make a bar chart
Use this workflow to turn a category column and one or more numeric columns into a chart that is easy to compare and share.
Import or paste your data
Upload an XLSX, XLS, CSV, or TSV file, or paste tabular data directly into the local editor. You can switch worksheets before creating the chart.
Choose bar chart and customize
Select the bar chart type, choose the rows and series to display, then adjust the title, labels, palette, width, and height.
Review and download
Check the category order, values, and legend in the preview. Export the result as PNG for documents or SVG for scalable editing.
Use a simple category and value structure
A bar chart works best when each row represents one category and each numeric column represents a comparable measure.
| Region | Revenue |
|---|---|
| North | 420 |
| South | 365 |
| East | 510 |
| West | 298 |
When to use a bar chart
Compare categories
Show sales, signups, costs, or other values side by side across regions, products, or teams.
Summarize business metrics
Turn a spreadsheet summary into a scannable chart for reports, dashboards, and weekly reviews.
Make rankings easy to scan
Use sorted bars to make the highest and lowest categories visible at a glance.
Bar chart tips
- Keep category labels short enough to read without overlap.
- Use consistent units across every numeric series.
- Start the value axis at zero when bar length is used for direct comparison.