Animated pie chart maker
Make an animated pie chart video without coding
Turn your spreadsheet into a pie or donut chart video. Show how each category’s share changes over time.
Open the editorWhat is an animated pie chart?
An animated pie chart shows each category’s share of a total over time. Slices grow and shrink as the data changes. A donut chart shows the same shares with an open center.
Compare parts of the same whole, such as sales channels or budget categories—not unrelated measurements.
Use cases
Where an animated pie chart works best
Sales channels
Show how online, retail and partner sales contribute to the total over time.
Budget allocation
Compare the share of spending on each category from year to year.
Market share
Show brands, platforms or retailers gaining and losing market share using your own sourced data.
Features
Tools for your animated pie 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.
Pie and donut layouts
Choose a pie or donut chart, then position and resize the date in the preview.
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
Sushi grows from 20% to 45% across six food categories, each with a matching icon. Every year adds up to 100%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi | 20 | 26 | 33 | 39 | 45 |
| Pizza | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 20 |
| Burgers | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
| Tacos | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Salads | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Pasta | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I make an animated pie chart?
Import a table with categories in rows and dates across the top. Select Pie chart in Format, choose colors and preview the changing slices. Export the video with Pro.
Can I make an animated donut chart?
Yes. Choose the donut layout and adjust the date’s size and position in the preview.
Do I have to calculate percentages first?
No. Use zero or positive amounts in the same unit, and RaceCharts calculates each category’s share. Each date needs a total greater than zero to show a pie.
Is this a free animated pie chart maker?
Creating and previewing charts is free. Sign in to save projects. MP4 exports require RaceCharts Pro.
When is a line chart a better choice?
Use lines to compare amounts over time, especially with negative values. Use a pie to compare shares of one total.
How many slices are too many?
If labels are hard to read, combine small categories into an explained “Other” group. Remember: a larger share does not always mean a larger amount if the total changes.
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Create and preview for free. Export your video with RaceCharts Pro.
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