Animated line chart maker
Make an animated line chart race without coding
Turn your spreadsheet into a line chart video. Compare trends and highlight turning points as the lines grow.
Open the editorWhat is an animated line chart?
An animated line chart draws lines over time while keeping earlier values visible. When several lines compete for the lead, it is often called a line chart race.
Use it to show growth, slowdowns and crossovers—not just the latest values.
Use cases
Where an animated line chart works best
Investment comparisons
Compare stocks or portfolios over the same period and see when their paths diverge.
Business growth
Track revenue, sales or website traffic across products and channels.
Events and turning points
Add captions for a product launch, market crash or policy change that helps explain a trend.
Features
Tools for your animated line chart
Automatic animation
RaceCharts animates your data. No code or frame-by-frame editing needed.
Excel, Google Sheets or CSV
Paste data from a spreadsheet or upload a CSV file.
Labels that follow the lines
Show each line’s name and current value. Add a starting-value label or reference line for context.
Story moments
Add captions that appear at the right date to explain key changes.
Portrait, square or landscape
Choose a video format for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts or presentations.
MP4 export up to 4K
Create and preview for free. Export videos with RaceCharts Pro.
Sample data
Start with this example
Follow solar, wind, hydro and coal with matching icons. Solar overtakes coal while all four trends remain visible.
Use this table’s layout for your own data. The sample numbers are fictional and free to reuse.
Open this example in the editor →Download sample CSV ↓| Name | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar | 18 | 34 | 58 | 84 | 115 |
| Coal | 44 | 51 | 61 | 68 | 76 |
| Hydro | 12 | 19 | 26 | 32 | 45 |
| Wind | 8 | 16 | 30 | 53 | 92 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I make an animated line chart?
Import your data and select Line chart in Format. Choose a style and timing, add any event captions, then preview the animation. Export the video with Pro.
Can I create a line chart video from a CSV?
Yes. Upload a CSV or paste from Excel or Google Sheets. Put each line’s name in the first column and its values under the dates across the top.
Can I compare several lines?
Yes. Each data row becomes a line. Use the same unit and matching dates for a meaningful comparison.
Can the lines have logos and event captions?
Yes. Add optional logos and dated story moments to explain changes as the lines grow.
Can I preview before paying?
Yes. Creating and previewing charts is free. Sign in to save projects. MP4 exports require RaceCharts Pro.
What happens to missing values?
Blank cells mean missing data, not zero. Leave them blank rather than inventing values, and check the preview to see how your data appears.
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Create and preview for free. Export your video with RaceCharts Pro.
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