How do I make a column chart?

Type your category names and values into the prompt (for example "Q1: 42, Q2: 57, Q3: 63, Q4: 78"), add a chart title and axis labels, pick a style, and click Generate. Figviz draws the vertical bars, labels everything, and gives you a PNG you can drop straight into a slide or report.

Is the column chart maker free?

Yes. Every account starts with free credits you can use to generate column charts right away. Buying any pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark and unlocks higher resolutions up to 4K. Credits never expire.

What is the difference between a column chart and a bar chart?

Both show categorical comparisons, but a column chart is vertical (categories on the X axis, values on the Y axis) while a bar chart is horizontal (categories on the Y axis, values on the X axis). Column charts are ideal for time-series data like monthly sales. Bar charts suit long category labels or ranked lists. Figviz has dedicated tools for both layouts.

What is the difference between a grouped and a stacked column chart?

A grouped column chart places multiple bars side by side within each category, making it easy to compare series at each point. A stacked column chart layers the series inside a single bar, making it easy to see both the total and the part-to-whole breakdown. Describe which layout you want in your prompt and Figviz will build it.

Can I use column charts in reports and presentations?

Yes. Figviz exports column charts as high-resolution PNG files (up to 4K) that paste cleanly into PowerPoint, Google Slides, Word, Google Docs, Notion, and PDF reports. Diagrams from a paid account can be used in your own commercial materials.

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Describe your data and get a clean, labeled vertical column chart in seconds. Supports simple, grouped, and stacked layouts with labeled axes, data labels, and a title. Perfect for reports, slides, and dashboards.

Last updated: 2026-06-21

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Column Chart Examples

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Basic Vertical Column Chart

A simple column chart showing five categories with clearly labeled axes and bar values.

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Grouped Column Chart

A grouped column chart comparing two series side by side across four labeled categories.

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Stacked Column Chart

A stacked column chart breaking each bar into three colored segments with a legend.

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Column Chart with Data Labels and Title

A polished column chart with a clear title, grid lines, and value labels displayed above every bar.

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Monthly Sales Revenue Column Chart

A full-year monthly revenue column chart with a currency-formatted Y axis and a trend visible across bars.

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Column Chart with Target Line

A column chart with a dashed target line showing which months met or missed the goal.

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What is a column chart maker?

A column chart maker is a tool that turns raw numbers into a vertical bar chart, with the categories on the X axis and the values rising upward on the Y axis. Column charts are one of the most widely read chart types in business, science, and education because vertical bars make it easy to compare sizes at a glance. Figviz lets you describe your data in plain language and generates a clean, labeled column chart in seconds, so you skip the spreadsheet charting workflow and go straight to a presentation-ready image you can drop into a slide, report, or dashboard.

How to make a column chart

List your categories and the value for each one (for example: Jan 42, Feb 57, Mar 63).

Say whether you want a simple chart, a grouped chart (multiple data series side by side), or a stacked chart (series layered inside each bar).

Add a chart title and axis labels so the chart is self-explanatory.

Choose a style (Classic, Colorful, or Minimal) and an aspect ratio that fits your slide or page.

Click Generate, review the output, and refine the prompt if a bar looks wrong or a label is cut off.

Download the PNG at up to 4K resolution and paste it into your document, slide, or dashboard.

Column chart vs bar chart

A column chart and a bar chart display the same kind of data, but the orientation differs. Column charts are vertical: categories run along the bottom X axis and values rise upward on the Y axis. Bar charts are horizontal: categories line the Y axis and values extend to the right. Column charts work best for time-series data (months, quarters, years) because readers naturally scan left to right across time. Bar charts work better when category labels are long, when you have many categories, or when ranking items from largest to smallest. Figviz has a dedicated bar chart maker if you need the horizontal layout.

Tips for a clear column chart

Start with a descriptive title so the chart is self-contained. Label both axes and include units on the Y axis (for example "Revenue (USD)" not just "Revenue"). Add data value labels above each bar for reports and slides where readers may not have a ruler to compare heights. Keep the number of series to three or fewer in grouped charts to avoid a crowded cluster. Use a consistent color for a single series and distinct colors only when you are comparing multiple series. For stacked charts, put the most important segment at the bottom so it sits on a stable baseline and is easiest to compare.

Frequently asked questions

A column chart maker is a tool that converts your data into a vertical bar chart with labeled axes and a title. With Figviz you describe your categories and values in plain language and the AI generates a clean, presentation-ready column chart in seconds, without needing a spreadsheet or design app.

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