Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to Make a Pie Chart in Canva

Canva offers charting features, but our tool gives you the same result instantly — no signup, no login, no design experience needed.

Follow These Steps

1

Sign up or log in to Canva

Go to canva.com and create a free account or log in to your existing one. Canva requires an account to use any of its features, including chart creation. Select a design type such as Presentation or Infographic to start.

2

Add a chart element to your design

In the Canva editor, click on Elements in the left sidebar and search for 'chart' or navigate to Charts. Select the Pie Chart option. Canva will insert a default pie chart onto your canvas with placeholder data.

3

Edit the chart data

Click on the chart to open the data editor. Replace the default labels and values with your own data. You can add or remove rows to change the number of slices. The chart updates in real time as you type.

4

Customize colors and styling

Click on individual slices to change their colors, or use Canva's preset color palettes. Adjust the chart size, toggle labels and percentages, and style the title to match your overall design.

5

Download your design

Click the Share button and then Download. Canva offers PNG, JPG, and PDF exports, though some formats require a Pro subscription. For a completely free alternative with no account needed, our pie chart generator lets you create and download charts as PNG or SVG instantly.

Try It Yourself

Practice what you learned with our interactive pie chart editor below. The chart is pre-filled with sample data to get you started.

Enter Your Data

Edit the sample data or add your own

Label
Value
%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
Live preview active
Total: 100
Data Summary
5 items

Total Value

100

Categories

Manual: Add categories one by one with custom colors

Paste: Copy from Excel or Google Sheets (Label, Value format)

CSV: Upload any CSV file with your data

Chart Preview

Export to PNG, SVG, PDF

Live Preview
My Pie Chart Data
CategoryValuePercentage
Category A3030.0%
Category B2525.0%
Category C2020.0%
Category D1515.0%
Category E1010.0%

Categories

5

Total Value

100

Chart Type

pie

Chart Settings

0°

Export Chart

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Tips & Best Practices
  • Canva is best when you need the chart embedded in a larger graphic design.
  • For standalone pie charts, our no-signup tool is faster and has no feature restrictions.
  • Use Canva's brand kit feature to apply company colors consistently if you have a Pro account.
  • Export at the highest resolution available for print-quality charts.
  • Check that Canva's free tier includes the export format you need before starting.

Frequently Asked Questions