# Pie Chart Generator

Generate customizable pie charts from data with various styling options

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pie-chart-generator

- **Category:** Data Visualization

- **Keywords:** chart, graph, visualization, pie chart, data, generator, percentage

## Overview

The Pie Chart Generator is a versatile tool that transforms raw data into professional, customizable pie and donut charts. Whether you need to visualize market shares, budget distributions, or survey results, this utility provides an intuitive way to create clear, high-quality graphics with flexible styling options.

## Inputs

- **Chart Data** (textarea): Data for the chart. Can be JSON array or simple label:value pairs
- **Chart Title** (text): Title that will be displayed above the chart
- **Color Scheme** (select): Select color scheme
- **Background Color** (color): Background color for the chart container
- **Chart Size** (number): Size of the chart in pixels (width and height)
- **Inner Radius** (number): Inner radius for donut chart (0 for pie chart)
- **Start Angle** (number): Starting angle in degrees (0-360)
- **Show Percentage on Slices** (checkbox): Display percentage values on pie slices
- **Show Labels on Slices** (checkbox): Display labels on pie slices
- **Show Legend** (checkbox): Display a legend with all items

## When to use

- When you need to visualize the proportional distribution of a dataset quickly.
- When you want to create a donut chart by adjusting the inner radius for a modern look.
- When you need to present data in reports or presentations with specific color schemes and labels.

## How it works

- Input your data as a JSON array or simple label-value pairs.
- Customize the appearance by selecting a color scheme, adjusting the chart size, or setting an inner radius for a donut effect.
- Toggle display options like percentages, labels, and legends to suit your presentation needs.
- Generate your chart instantly and preview the final visualization.

## Use cases

- Visualizing monthly budget allocations for personal or business finance reports.
- Displaying survey response percentages to highlight key findings in a presentation.
- Creating clear, branded graphics for social media posts or blog content.

## Frequently asked questions

### What data formats are supported?

You can input data as a JSON array (e.g., [{"label": "A", "value": 10}]) or as simple text pairs (e.g., A:10).

### Can I create a donut chart?

Yes, simply increase the 'Inner Radius' value from 0 to create a donut chart.

### Are the charts customizable?

Yes, you can adjust the color scheme, background color, chart size, and toggle the visibility of labels, percentages, and legends.

### Is there a limit to the number of data points?

While there is no strict limit, we recommend keeping the number of slices reasonable to ensure the chart remains readable.

### Can I change the starting angle of the slices?

Yes, you can adjust the 'Start Angle' setting from 0 to 360 degrees to rotate the chart as needed.

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