Bar Graph Maker
Make a bar graph that compares categories at a glance, such as sales by month, survey answers or scores by team. Bars start at zero so their lengths are honest, negative values hang below the axis, and each bar can show its exact value. Switch to horizontal, grouped or stacked bars at any time.
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How to use Bar Graph Maker
- Type a label and value for each bar, or import a CSV or Excel file.
- Add a chart title and optional axis titles.
- Choose a theme, colour each bar if you like, and toggle value labels.
- Export the bar graph as PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, Excel or PowerPoint.
Features
- Zero-based value axis with rounded tick marks.
- Supports negative values for profit-and-loss or temperature charts.
- Long category labels are angled or shortened instead of overlapping.
- Excel and PowerPoint exports contain a native, editable column chart.
Supported formats and limitations
Input: typed data, pasted spreadsheet cells, CSV/TSV, or Excel .xlsx/.xls/.ods (first sheet). Output: PNG and JPG (up to 3× resolution), SVG, PDF, Excel .xlsx and PowerPoint .pptx.
- Rounded bar ends are not kept in the Excel version of the Rounded Bar chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a bar graph and a histogram?
A bar graph compares separate categories. A histogram counts how many numeric values fall into each range; choose the Histogram chart type and paste your raw values.
How many bars can a bar graph have?
Up to 1,000 rows. Beyond about 15 bars, consider sorting values or grouping small categories for readability.
Can I make a horizontal bar chart?
Yes. Choose Horizontal Bar in the chart gallery. Your data is kept when you switch.