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Pie & donut chart maker
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Show a small set of parts of a whole
Understanding pie & donut chart
Turn positive category values into a pie or donut chart, label the shares, apply a theme, animate slices, and export the result without leaving your browser.
A pie chart divides a circle into slices whose angles represent each category’s share of the total. A donut chart uses the same part-to-whole encoding but opens the center, which can create space for a total or other short summary.
These charts are most effective when there are only a few meaningful categories and the audience cares about proportions. They become harder to compare when many slices have similar sizes.
Use this chart when
- Every value is a positive part of one meaningful total.
- You have a small number of categories with visibly different shares.
- The main question is “what portion of the whole does each category represent?”
Choose another chart when
- Values can be negative or do not add up to a meaningful whole.
- You need precise comparison among many similar categories; use a bar chart.
- You want to show change over time; use a line or area chart.
Prepare your data
- 01Use one category column and one positive numeric value column.
- 02Zero and negative values are excluded because they cannot form a meaningful slice of a positive whole.
- 03Keep the number of slices limited when possible; a long legend is a sign that another chart may be clearer.
Four-step workflow
How to make a pie & donut chart in Vizvero
- STEP 1
Add categories and values
Paste positive category values from a spreadsheet or import them from CSV.
- STEP 2
Choose pie or donut
Switch the chart style in one click without changing the underlying data.
- STEP 3
Set labels and colors
Show percentages and a legend, then choose a theme or customize the palette.
- STEP 4
Animate and export
Preview growing or staggered slices and export PNG, SVG, or MP4.
Make the chart easier to read
- Order and color should help recognition, not turn every slice into a competing accent.
- If two shares are close and exact comparison matters, a sorted bar chart is easier to read.
- Use percentage labels selectively; a legend plus too many labels can become redundant.
- A donut is a styling alternative, not a different statistical message.
From data to finished asset
Designed themes
Change typography, spacing, geometry, axes, background, and palette without rebuilding the chart.
Static and animated export
Export the same chart scene as PNG, true vector SVG, or frame-rendered MP4.
Browser-first workflow
Editing and chart rendering happen in the browser, so you can work without creating an account.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a pie chart and a donut chart?
They encode the same part-to-whole relationship. A donut removes the center of the circle and can use that space for a total.
Can pie charts contain negative values?
No. Negative values do not have a meaningful angular share of a positive whole, so Vizvero excludes them from the pie calculation.
How many slices should a pie chart have?
There is no fixed rule, but fewer is usually clearer. If the chart needs many similarly sized slices, a bar chart is generally easier to compare.
Can I export a donut chart as SVG or MP4?
Yes. Pie and donut variants both use Vizvero’s shared SVG, PNG, and MP4 export pipeline.
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