Pie Chart Maker

Show part-to-whole proportions, free

A pie chart splits a circle into slices sized by each category's share of the whole, making proportions easy to read at a glance. InstaCharts is a free pie chart maker that also produces donut and semi-circle variants from the same data.

Example pie chart made with InstaCharts
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A live pie chart example

An interactive pie chart built and embedded with InstaCharts.

What data you need for a pie chart

Categories A category column, the slice labels
Values Numerical values that size each slice

Paste your spreadsheet, upload a CSV or Excel file, or connect a Google Sheet, and InstaCharts detects your column types and builds the pie chart automatically.

When to use a pie chart

  • Show how a total splits across a few categories
  • Highlight one clearly dominant category
  • Communicate a simple proportion in a report or slide
  • Switch to a donut to free up the center for a summary value

When another chart fits better

  • More than five or six slices clutter the circle; use a bar chart
  • Similar slice sizes are hard to compare by angle
  • Changes over time suit a line or stacked bar chart
  • Pie charts cannot show negative values

How to make a pie chart

  1. 1
    Add your data: Paste a spreadsheet, or upload a CSV, Excel, TSV, or JSON file.
  2. 2
    Pick the pie chart: InstaCharts auto-suggests a chart; switch to this type in one click.
  3. 3
    Map your columns: Choose which columns drive each axis, or accept the smart defaults.
  4. 4
    Customize styling: Adjust colors, labels, and titles to match your brand or report.
  5. 5
    Export or embed: Download as PNG, SVG, or PDF, share a link, or embed a live, auto-updating chart.

Pie Chart maker FAQ

Is the pie chart maker free?

Yes. You can create and export a pie chart for free with no account. The free tier supports up to 500 rows and adds a small watermark; paid plans from $10/month remove it.

Can I make a donut chart?

Yes. A donut chart is a pie with a hollow center, and InstaCharts can switch your pie to a donut or a semi-circle in one click, with no need to re-enter data.

What data do I need for a pie chart?

One column of category labels and one column of numbers. InstaCharts converts each value into a proportional slice and can label slices with percentages or absolute values.

How many slices should a pie chart have?

Keep it to five or six slices for readability. If you have more categories, group the smallest into an Other slice or use a bar chart instead.

Want the full reference? Read the pie chart documentation.

Related chart makers

Donut Chart Maker

Show proportions with a clean center

Bar Chart Maker

Compare values across categories online, free

Stacked Bar Chart Maker

Show totals and composition in one chart

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