How do I make an org chart?

Type a description of your team into the prompt box: start with the person at the top, list who reports to them, and add as many levels as you need. Figviz generates a clean chart with labeled role boxes and reporting lines. Refine the prompt to adjust any part of the structure, then download.

Is the org chart maker free?

Yes. Every account starts with free credits you can use to generate org charts right away. Purchasing a pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark, unlocks higher export resolutions, and gives you priority generation. Credits never expire.

What types of org charts can I make?

Figviz can generate hierarchical top-down charts, flat team structures, matrix org charts with dual reporting lines, functional department charts, and people-first charts with photo placeholders. Describe the structure you need and the AI will lay it out accordingly.

Can I show reporting lines and management levels?

Yes. Reporting lines are drawn automatically based on the structure you describe. You can specify direct reports, indirect reports, dotted-line relationships, and the number of management levels. For matrix structures, ask for dashed lines to indicate secondary reporting relationships.

Can I use org charts for HR documents and business presentations?

Yes. Download a high-resolution PNG (up to 4K) suitable for slide decks, HR handbooks, board presentations, and printed onboarding materials. Charts generated from a paid account can be used in your own business and commercial documents.

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Describe your team or company structure and get a clean, labeled organizational chart in seconds, with role boxes, names, and reporting lines laid out clearly. From startup teams to enterprise hierarchies.

Last updated: 2026-06-21

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Company Hierarchy (CEO to Teams)

A full company hierarchy from CEO down through department heads to individual team members.

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Department / Functional Org Chart

A functional org chart grouping employees by department such as Engineering, Sales, and HR.

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Matrix Organization Chart

A matrix structure where employees report to both a functional manager and a project manager.

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Small Startup Team Org Chart

A flat org chart for a small startup showing a founder with a lean, cross-functional team.

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School / University Org Chart

A university org chart from President down through Deans to Department Chairs and faculty.

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Org Chart with Photos and Role Boxes

A people-first org chart with circular photo placeholders, names, and titles in each node.

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What is an org chart maker?

An org chart maker is a tool that turns a description of your team or company into a visual organizational chart, with role boxes, names, and reporting lines drawn and laid out for you. Traditional diagramming tools require you to drag boxes, draw connectors, and align everything manually. Figviz uses AI to build the whole structure from a plain-text description, so you go from idea to finished chart in seconds rather than minutes. The result is a clean, export-ready diagram you can drop straight into a slide deck, a job posting, or an HR document.

How to make an org chart

Identify who sits at the top of the chart (CEO, Director, Founder, or department head).

List the roles that report directly to that person, then any roles that report to those.

Note how many levels deep you need (two levels for a small team, four or five for a large company).

Describe the structure in the prompt box, including job titles and names where relevant.

Choose a style (Classic, Colorful, or Minimal) and generate.

Review the chart, refine the prompt to adjust any level, and download in your preferred resolution.

Types of org chart structures

Hierarchical: the most common format, with a single leader at the top and reporting lines branching downward through layers of management.

Flat (or horizontal): fewer management layers, with many roles reporting directly to one leader, common in startups and agile teams.

Matrix: employees report to both a functional manager (Engineering, Design) and a project manager simultaneously, shown with dual reporting lines.

Functional: the chart is divided into silos by business function (Sales, Finance, Engineering, HR), each with its own vertical chain.

Divisional: separate org charts for each product line, region, or business unit that roll up to a shared executive team.

Tips for a clear org chart

Keep role titles consistent across the same level so readers can compare responsibilities at a glance. If two people share a title, add a distinguishing descriptor (e.g. "Engineering Manager, Platform" vs "Engineering Manager, Mobile"). For large charts, break each department into its own sub-chart and link them rather than cramming 50 boxes onto one canvas. Use the Colorful style to color-code departments so the eye can group related roles instantly. Always include a "last updated" date, because org charts go stale fast and a dated chart is better than an ambiguous one.

Common uses for org charts in business and HR

Org charts help new hires understand the company structure and find the right person to contact for each function. HR teams use them to spot spans-of-control imbalances, plan headcount, and visualize planned changes before reorganizations go live. Leadership teams use them in board decks to show investors how the company is structured. Recruiters include department charts in job postings to give candidates context on the team they would join. Project managers use matrix charts to clarify who owns a deliverable when resources are shared across multiple workstreams.

Frequently asked questions

An org chart maker is a tool that builds an organizational chart from a description of your team structure. With Figviz you describe who reports to whom, and the AI draws the labeled hierarchy with connecting reporting lines in seconds, no manual box-dragging required.

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