Simple bar graph
Use one data series to compare separate categories clearly.
FREE ONLINE BAR GRAPH GENERATOR
Free Bar Graph Maker & Bar Chart Creator
Generate grouped, stacked, segmented, vertical, or horizontal bar graphs in seconds. Paste or import your data, customize the chart, and download it free—no sign-up required.
Free to use · No watermark · Your data stays in your browser
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Create Your Bar Graph
The first column contains categories. Other columns become bar series.
Data
Edit cells directly or import a spreadsheet.
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Customize your bar graph
Fine-tune the layout before downloading.
Start with a pattern
Bar Graph Examples
Choose an example to load its data, colors, labels, and orientation into the editor.
Product Sales
Grouped vertical bars compare two product lines month by month.
Use example →Survey Results
Horizontal bars keep longer response labels clear and readable.
Use example →Segmented Results
A 100% segmented bar graph compares each series as a share of its category.
Use example →Budget vs Actual
Grouped horizontal bars make planned and actual spending easy to compare.
Use example →What Is a Bar Graph Maker?
A bar graph maker—also called a bar graph creator, bar graph generator, or bar chart maker—turns categorical data into rectangular bars whose lengths represent values. It makes sales, survey, budget, score, and research comparisons easier to understand than a raw table.
Enter data manually, paste cells from Excel or Google Sheets, or import a CSV or TSV file. The preview updates instantly as you change the graph type, colors, labels, orientation, grid lines, spacing, and legend.
One creator, multiple layouts
Choose the Right Bar Graph Type
Use the same data to generate a simple comparison, double bar graph, stacked chart, or 100% segmented bar graph.
Grouped or double bar graph
Place two or more series side by side for direct comparisons.
Stacked bar graph
Stack series into one bar to show category totals and each part's contribution.
Segmented bar graph
Normalize every stacked bar to 100% to compare proportions across categories.
From data to download
How to Make a Bar Graph Online
Enter your data
Type values into the table, paste spreadsheet cells, or import a CSV or TSV file.
Choose a graph type
Select grouped, stacked, or 100% segmented bars, then choose vertical or horizontal orientation.
Customize the graph
Edit titles, colors, spacing, grid lines, rounded corners, and the legend.
Download your chart
Export a high-resolution, watermark-free PNG or an editable SVG.
Bar Graph Design Tips
Start the value axis at zero
A zero baseline keeps bar-length comparisons accurate and avoids exaggerating small differences.
Use horizontal bars for long labels
Horizontal bars give category names more room and work well for rankings.
Use grouped bars for exact comparisons
Double or multiple bars make it easy to compare each series within a category.
Use segmented bars for proportions
A 100% segmented bar graph is best when composition matters more than the raw total.
Bar Graph Maker FAQ
Is this bar graph maker really free?
Yes. Create and download unlimited charts without an account or watermark.
Are bar graph maker, creator, and generator the same thing?
Yes. All describe a tool that turns category values into rectangular bars.
Can I make a horizontal bar graph?
Yes. Choose vertical or horizontal orientation in the Chart settings.
Can I paste data from Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes. Paste a table with headers or upload a CSV or TSV file.
Can I create a double or multiple bar graph?
Yes. Add two or more series and choose the grouped layout.
Can I make a stacked or segmented bar graph?
Yes. Use Stacked for totals and parts, or 100% Segmented for percentage composition.
Which download formats are supported?
Export your finished graph as a high-resolution PNG or editable SVG.
Is my chart data private?
Yes. Chart creation happens locally in your browser; your data is not uploaded.
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