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A simple guide to online graphing tools

Turn complex data into professional charts with user-friendly graphing tools and templates.
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What is a graphing tool?

A graphing tool is a digital tool that makes it easy to create a variety of graphs and charts. Whether you’re working with complex data sets or need to visualize information for a quick presentation, a graph maker helps you organize your data in a visually engaging way.

With user-friendly interfaces, customizable options, and a wide range of templates, these tools can produce clear, professional-quality graphs that make data analysis and presentation easier than ever.



Popular graph types include:

  • Area charts
  • Bar graphs
  • Comparison charts
  • Donut charts
  • Pie charts
  • T charts
  • Tables
  • Venn diagrams
Each chart type has its own strengths, allowing you to choose the right one for your data and audience.

Save time and effort with templates

Templates are an essential feature of any graph maker. They provide a starting point for your design, offering pre-made layouts tailored to different types of graphs and charts.

Whether you need a simple bar graph or a detailed comparison chart, templates eliminate the need to start from scratch, saving you time and effort. With just a few clicks, you can select a template, input your data, and generate a polished graph that meets your needs.

Make it your own through customization

Customization is key to ensuring your graph matches your style and data presentation needs. Most free graphing tools allow you to adjust:

  • Fonts—Pick from different font types and sizes to ensure readability.
  • Colors—Choose colors that complement your branding or help highlight specific data points.
  • Pictures—Add images or logos to personalize your charts.
  • Shapes—Adjust the shapes of bars, lines, or pie slices to match your vision.
Whether you’re creating a simple chart or a detailed infographic, these customization options let you craft a graph that feels uniquely yours.

Embed your graphs anywhere

One of the most useful features of graphing tools is the ability to embed your graphs across different platforms. Whether you need to add a chart to a presentation, a website, a document, or a spreadsheet, a quality graph maker makes this easy. You can also export your graphs in a variety of formats, like a PNG or JPEG, to ensure compatibility with various tools and platforms.

Create visually engaging charts in minutes

Creating a chart doesn’t have to be complicated. With a well-designed, free graph maker, you don’t need to be a design expert to produce professional graphs. Drag-and-drop interfaces, simple data input tools, and pre-set design options make it easy for beginners and advanced users alike to create clean, visually appealing graphs quickly.

No more fumbling through complicated software—graph makers allow you to focus on what matters: presenting your data clearly and effectively.

Share graphs and collaborate

Collaboration is easier than ever with the ability to share graphs directly from your graphing tool. Whether you’re working on a team project or gathering feedback from colleagues, sharing is just a click away. 

You can export your chart, send a shareable link, or collaborate in real-time on graph edits. This allows for smoother communication and ensures everyone is on the same page when analyzing or presenting data.

AI-powered assistance with charts and graphs

Microsoft Copilot in Excel uses AI to help you work with data more easily by offering suggestions for formulas, identifying insights, and creating charts and graphs.

You can interact with Copilot through a chat, asking it to organize data, generate graphs, or run calculations. It's designed to simplify data analysis, making it accessible even if you're not an advanced Excel user.


With Copilot, you can:

 
  • Choose the right chart type—Easily choose the format that best suits your data.
  • Automate chart creation—Quickly generate charts without manual work.
  • Adjust visuals in real-time—Enhance clarity with suggested formatting improvements.
  • Add labels effortlessly—Automatically apply titles and labels, making your charts more understandable.
  • Update charts easily—Keep your charts current with data changes, ensuring your visuals stay accurate.
     
AI makes creating graphs faster and more intuitive, so you spend less time on manual tasks and more time focusing on analysis.

How to create a graph in five easy steps

Follow these basic steps to create a graph using our free graphing tool:
 

  1. Choose a template—Select from a variety of pre-designed templates that suit your data and presentation needs.
  2. Add your data—Enter your data manually or import it from a spreadsheet.
  3. Customize your graph—Adjust the fonts, colors, labels, and layout to fit your style or branding.
  4. Review and finalize—Make sure everything is clear and aligned. Use AI-powered suggestions to optimize your graph if needed.
  5. Download, print, or share—Share your graph by exporting it as an image or embedding it directly into your presentation, website, or document.
     
In minutes, you’ll have a polished, professional-quality graph that’s ready to share with your audience. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, our graph maker provides everything you need to visualize your data effectively.

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FAQ

  • Excel is a powerful and widely used tool for creating graphs. With Excel, you can easily input your data into a spreadsheet and use its built-in chart options to select from various graph types, such as bar, line, and pie charts. The user-friendly interface allows for quick adjustments, enabling you to customize the design, colors, and labels to suit your presentation needs. 

    Excel also supports advanced functionalities like trendlines and data analysis tools, making it a robust choice for anyone looking to create professional-quality graphs.

    Learn how to create a graph chart in Excel.
  • A free graphing tool allows you to quickly create a line graph by entering your data and selecting the line graph option from a menu of chart types. The tool then automatically plots the data points along the X and Y axes.

    From there, you can customize elements like colors, labels, and styles to ensure the graph matches your needs. This approach is faster and more user-friendly than some traditional software.

    Learn how to create a line chart in Excel.
  • With a free graphing tool, creating a bar graph is simple. You just need to input your data into the tool, choose the bar graph option, and the software will generate the visual for you.

    Many tools also offer customization features, allowing you to change the bar colors, adjust the spacing, and add titles or labels. This makes it easy to create a bar graph that clearly communicates your data, without needing advanced design skills.

    Learn how to create a bar chart in Excel.
  • A free graphing tool lets you quickly create a pie chart by selecting the chart type and entering your data. The tool will automatically divide the chart into slices based on your data values, and you can adjust the colors, labels, and formatting to fit your needs. Free pie chart makers are ideal for presenting parts of a whole in a clean, visually appealing way, whether for a presentation or a report.

    Learn how to create a pie chart in Excel.
  • Most free chart and graphing tool come with built-in options to add labels to your graphs. After selecting your desired chart type and inputting your data, you can customize the labels for each axis or data point. You can adjust the font size, color, and positioning to ensure that the labels are clear and easy to read, improving the overall presentation of your data.
  • Using a free graphing tool you can easily create a scatter graph by entering your data and selecting the scatter plot option. The tool will plot each point based on your data, allowing you to visually represent the relationship between two variables. You can further customize the graph by adjusting the colors, labels, and data points to highlight specific trends or patterns in your data.

    Learn how to present your data in a scatter chart or a line chart in Excel.

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