How do I make a pyramid diagram?

Type a description of your pyramid into the prompt field: list the number of tiers, name each level from base to apex, and mention any percentages or colors you want. Click Generate and Figviz produces a labeled diagram you can download as a high-resolution PNG.

Is the pyramid diagram generator free?

Yes. Every account starts with free credits you can use straight away without a subscription. Buying any pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark and unlocks higher resolutions. Credits never expire.

What is a pyramid diagram used for?

Pyramid diagrams are used to show hierarchies (management levels, priority frameworks), proportion models (how a whole divides into parts), biology energy pyramids, psychology models like the Maslow hierarchy of needs, and sales or marketing funnels. Any layered concept with a clear top and bottom fits well in a pyramid.

How many levels can a pyramid diagram have?

You can request any number of tiers, but 3 to 6 levels give the clearest result. Fewer than 3 tiers rarely need a diagram; more than 6 make the labels very small. For deep hierarchies, consider grouping related levels into broader bands first.

Can I use pyramid diagrams for presentations or class projects?

Yes. Figviz generates high-resolution PNGs (up to 4K) that drop cleanly into PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and printed reports. Diagrams from a paid account can be used in your own teaching materials, student projects, and client presentations.

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Pyramid Diagram Generator Pyramid Diagrams

Describe your hierarchy, proportion model, or multi-level structure and get a clean, labeled pyramid diagram in seconds. Perfect for presentations, reports, research, and class projects.

Last updated: 2026-06-21

✓Hierarchies and proportions✓Custom levels and labels✓Slide and print ready✓Classic, colorful, and minimal styles

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Pyramid Diagram Examples

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Maslow Hierarchy of Needs

A classic 5-level pyramid showing physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualisation tiers.

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3-Level Pyramid Diagram

A clean 3-level business pyramid with strategy at the apex, tactics in the middle, and operations at the base.

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5-Level Pyramid with Labels

A 5-tier pyramid with text labels and percentage values shown on each horizontal band.

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Ecological Energy Pyramid

A biology energy pyramid from producers at the base to apex predators at the top, with energy values.

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Inverted Pyramid Diagram

An inverted pyramid showing the most important information at the top and supporting details tapering to the base.

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Color-Coded Pyramid Hierarchy

A 6-level pyramid with each tier in a different color for easy visual distinction.

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What is a pyramid diagram generator?

A pyramid diagram generator is a tool that turns a plain description of a hierarchy, proportion model, or multi-level structure into a clean, labeled triangle diagram. Instead of drawing shapes and aligning text boxes by hand in a slide editor, you type what you want and get a publication-ready diagram in seconds. Figviz uses AI to interpret your description and produce a correctly proportioned pyramid with labeled tiers, custom colors, and the right visual weight for each level, whether you need a 3-tier business framework, a 5-level psychology model, or an ecological food pyramid.

How to make a pyramid diagram

Decide how many levels your pyramid needs (3 to 6 is most readable).

Name each level from the base upward, noting which represents the largest or most fundamental category.

Add any numbers, percentages, or sub-labels you want shown inside each tier.

Choose a style: Classic for reports and textbooks, Colorful for presentations, Minimal for clean research visuals.

Type your description into the prompt field and click Generate.

Download the result as a high-resolution PNG and drop it into your slide, document, or poster.

Common uses for pyramid diagrams

Hierarchy diagrams: show an organisational structure, management levels, or priority frameworks where higher tiers represent greater authority or scarcity.

Proportion models: illustrate how a whole is divided among categories, with tier height or area reflecting relative size.

Psychology and education: the Maslow hierarchy of needs is the classic example, widely used in textbooks, research papers, and lesson plans.

Ecology and biology: energy pyramids show how energy transfers from producers through successive consumer levels, with each tier holding less energy than the one below.

Marketing and sales funnels: an inverted pyramid highlights how a large awareness audience narrows down through consideration to conversion.

Research and presentations: any layered concept that benefits from a visual top-to-bottom structure.

Tips for clearer pyramid diagrams

Keep the number of tiers between 3 and 6. More than 6 levels make the labels hard to read and the tiers too thin. Use short, concrete labels (two to four words per tier) and reserve longer explanations for a slide caption or accompanying text. If you need to show proportions, add percentages or counts inside each tier so viewers understand the relative sizes without having to estimate from height alone. For an inverted pyramid, mention in your prompt that the triangle points downward so Figviz orients it correctly. Always check that the most fundamental or largest category sits at the base and the rarest or highest-priority category sits at the apex.

Frequently asked questions

A pyramid diagram generator is a tool that creates a labeled triangle diagram from a plain text description. With Figviz you describe your levels and labels, and the AI draws a clean, proportioned pyramid in seconds, ready to download and use in a presentation, report, or study guide.

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