Free chart tool

Free Bar Graph Maker

A bar graph maker turns a list of categories and numbers into a bar chart, so you can compare values at a glance. Paste your poll or survey results below to create a labeled, sortable bar graph and download it as SVG or PNG, free and without signing up.

Step 1

Paste your data

One bar per line: category, then value. Separate them with a comma, a tab (paste straight from a spreadsheet), or a semicolon. An optional first header row names your axes. Up to 100 rows; negatives and decimals work. Quote names that contain commas.

Read 6 rows (comma-separated, header "Feature" / "Votes").

Orientation
Sort bars
Bar color

Contrast against the white chart background: 6.3:1 (passes 3:1).

The preview updates as you type. Press Create to check for problems.

Step 2

Your bar graph

Which feature should we build next?Vertical bar graph of 6 categories showing Votes. Highest: Dark mode at 412 Votes. Lowest: Public API at 97 Votes.Which feature should we build next?0100200300400500Dark mode: 412412Dark modeSlack integration: 318318SlackintegrationCSV export: 264264CSV exportMobile app: 201201Mobile appSingle sign-on (SSO): 156156Singlesign-on(SSO)Public API: 9797Public APIVotesFeature

    Downloads are 1200 px wide (PNG at 2x, 2400 px) on a white background, named after your chart title.

    Data summary

    Bars
    6
    Total
    1,448
    Highest
    412
    Lowest
    97
    Values shown in the bar graph, in chart order
    FeatureVotesShare
    Dark mode41228.5%
    Slack integration31822.0%
    CSV export26418.2%
    Mobile app20113.9%
    Single sign-on (SSO)15610.8%
    Public API976.7%

    Privacy: your data never leaves this browser. Charts and downloads are created locally with no upload and no account.

    How to make a bar graph

    1. Step 1

      Paste your data

      Paste categories and values, one per line, separated by a comma, tab, or semicolon. Add an optional header row.

    2. Step 2

      Label the chart

      Add a chart title and category and value axis labels so readers know what the bars measure.

    3. Step 3

      Customize the bars

      Choose vertical or horizontal bars, sort largest first, smallest first, or keep your order, toggle value labels, and pick an accessible color.

    4. Step 4

      Download or share

      Download the bar graph as SVG or high-resolution PNG, export the data as CSV, or copy a text summary.

    Tips for clear poll and survey bar charts

    • Sort unordered answers. For poll options or feature votes, sort largest first so the winner is obvious. Keep the original order for scales like Very dissatisfied to Very satisfied.
    • Start at zero. Bar length encodes the value, so a truncated axis exaggerates differences. This tool always includes zero.
    • Say what the number is. Use a value axis label such as Votes, Respondents, or Percent of responses, and put the question in the title.
    • One color is enough. A single accessible color keeps attention on the comparison. Highlight with sorting and labels instead of a rainbow.

    Bar graph maker questions

    How do I make a bar graph from my data?

    Paste one category and value per line, such as Dark mode, 412, or copy two columns from a spreadsheet. The bar graph appears instantly. Add a title and axis labels, choose sorting, orientation, and color, then download it as SVG or PNG.

    What data format does the bar graph maker accept?

    Two columns per line: a category name and a number, separated by a comma, tab, or semicolon. A header row is optional and becomes the axis labels. Numbers can include thousands separators, decimals, a minus sign, a percent sign, or a currency symbol. Quote names that contain commas.

    Can a bar graph show negative numbers?

    Yes. Negative values extend below or to the left of a dark zero baseline, so changes, net scores, and gains versus losses read correctly. The axis always includes zero, which keeps bar lengths honest.

    Should I use a vertical or horizontal bar graph?

    Use vertical bars for a few categories with short names, or for ordered groups like months. Use horizontal bars when category names are long, when you have many categories, or on mobile, because every label stays readable.

    Is my data uploaded anywhere?

    No. The bar graph maker runs entirely in your browser. Your data, the chart, and the SVG, PNG, and CSV downloads are created locally and never sent to a server. No account is needed.

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