# Polar Area Chart Generator Generate interactive polar area charts to visualize data in circular format, perfect for comparing categories with cyclical patterns or radial distributions > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/polar-area-chart - **Category:** Data Visualization - **Keywords:** polar area chart, radar chart, circular chart, spider chart, radial chart, data visualization, comparison chart ## Overview The Polar Area Chart Generator allows you to create interactive, circular visualizations that effectively represent data categories with cyclical patterns or radial distributions. ## Inputs - **Chart Data** (textarea): Data for the polar area chart in JSON format with label and value fields - **Chart Title** (text): Title that will be displayed above the chart - **Color Scheme** (select): Select color scheme - **Custom Colors** (textarea): JSON array of hex colors (requires Custom Colors selection) - **Value Format** (select): Select value format - **Chart Size** (number): Size of the chart in pixels (min: 300, max: 600) - **Start Angle** (number): Starting angle in degrees (0-360) - **Inner Radius** (number): Inner radius for donut chart effect (0-80) - **Background Color** (color): Background color for the chart container - **Show Values** (checkbox): Display values inside the chart areas - **Show Labels** (checkbox): Display category labels around the chart - **Show Grid** (checkbox): Display radial grid lines and circles - **Show Animation** (checkbox): Animate chart areas when loading - **Show Percentages** (checkbox): Show percentages instead of values - **Enable Tooltips** (checkbox): Show detailed information on hover ## When to use - When comparing multiple categories that share a common cyclical or seasonal nature. - When you need to visualize data distribution across a 360-degree radial layout. - When creating professional, interactive charts for presentations or data reports. ## How it works - Input your dataset in the required JSON format, specifying labels and their corresponding numerical values. - Customize the visual appearance by adjusting settings like color schemes, chart size, and inner radius for a donut effect. - Toggle display options such as grid lines, tooltips, and value labels to refine the chart's clarity. - Generate and preview your interactive polar area chart instantly. ## Use cases - Visualizing seasonal sales performance across different product categories. - Comparing performance metrics in sports or gaming that follow a radial distribution. - Displaying survey results where categories represent cyclical feedback themes. ## Frequently asked questions ### What data format is required? The tool requires a JSON array of objects, where each object contains a 'label' (string) and a 'value' (number). ### Can I customize the colors? Yes, you can select from predefined color schemes or choose 'Custom Colors' to provide your own JSON array of hex codes. ### What is the inner radius setting for? The inner radius setting allows you to create a 'donut' effect by hollowing out the center of the polar chart. ### Can I display percentages instead of raw values? Yes, you can enable the 'Show Percentages' checkbox to display the relative proportion of each category. ### Are the charts interactive? 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