# XLSX Chart Embedder

Embed generated chart images into Excel workbooks using workbook data ranges for bar or pie chart reports

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/xlsx-chart-embedder

- **Category:** Format Conversion

- **Keywords:** xlsx, excel, chart, bar chart, pie chart, canvas, image embed, exceljs

## Overview

Insert charts into Excel workbooks.

- Reads category/value ranges from workbook sheets
- Generates bar or pie charts with Canvas
- Embeds PNG charts into target worksheets
- Great for lightweight report packs where image-based charts are acceptable

## Inputs

- **Workbook File** (file)
- **Charts JSON** (textarea): \[ { "sheetName": "Data", "chartType": "bar", "title": "Monthly Revenue", "categoriesRange": "Data!A2:A7", "valuesRange": "Data!B2:B7", "anchorCell": "E2", "widthPx": 520, "heightPx": 320 } \]

## When to use

- When you need to include static visual summaries in automated Excel report packs.
- When you want to display data trends using bar or pie charts without relying on complex native Excel chart objects.
- When you need a lightweight, stable way to distribute spreadsheet reports that look consistent across different viewers.

## How it works

- Upload your Excel workbook file containing the source data.
- Define your chart parameters in the JSON configuration, specifying the sheet name, chart type, and the data ranges for categories and values.
- Specify the anchor cell where the generated PNG chart image should be placed within your worksheet.
- Process the file to generate and embed the visual charts into the specified locations.

## Use cases

- Generating monthly sales performance dashboards for management reports.
- Creating visual summaries of survey results or inventory distribution within a spreadsheet.
- Standardizing report layouts by embedding consistent chart images across multiple client workbooks.

## Frequently asked questions

### What chart types are supported?

Currently, the tool supports bar charts and pie charts.

### How are the charts added to the file?

The tool generates a PNG image of the chart using Canvas and embeds it directly into the target worksheet at your chosen anchor cell.

### Can I choose where the chart appears?

Yes, you can define the exact anchor cell in your JSON configuration to place the chart anywhere in your workbook.

### Is the chart data dynamic?

No, the charts are embedded as static images. They will not update automatically if the source data in the spreadsheet changes.

### What file formats are accepted?

The tool accepts standard Excel workbook files in .xlsx and .xls formats.

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## Samples

- [XLSX Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/xlsx-samples): Sample XLSX spreadsheets for worksheet parsing and data extraction testing
- [XLS Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/xls-samples): Sample legacy Excel (XLS) files for binary spreadsheet parsing and import tests
- [Android Serialization Java Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-serialization-java): Android Java serialization examples including JSON serialization, deserialization, and XML parsing
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