ChartGen.ai Tutorials

Master AI-powered data visualization with our comprehensive step-by-step guides. From your first chart to advanced customization, learn how to create bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, scatter plots, heatmaps, and more with natural language AI. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.

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Getting Started with ChartGen.ai

Follow these 6 simple steps to create your first AI-powered chart. No experience required - learn data visualization in minutes with our beginner-friendly tutorial guide.

Step 1: Visit ChartGen.ai

Open your browser and navigate to ChartGen.ai. No signup required to explore chart types.

Pro Tip:

  • Works on any modern browser - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge

Step 2: Prepare Your Data

Have your data ready in CSV, Excel format, or simply copy from any spreadsheet application.

Pro Tip:

  • Data should have clear headers and consistent formatting for best results

Step 3: Upload or Paste Data

Click the upload button for files, or paste your data directly into the input area.

Pro Tip:

  • You can also use our sample datasets to explore different chart types first

Step 4: Describe Your Chart

Type a natural language description of the chart you want. Be specific about chart type and data columns.

Pro Tip:

  • Example: 'Create a bar chart showing sales by region, sorted by value'

Step 5: Generate & Customize

Click Generate and watch your chart appear. Adjust colors, labels, and styling as needed.

Pro Tip:

  • Use the color theme selector to try different professional palettes instantly

Step 6: Export Your Chart

Register on Ada.im to export your chart in multiple formats including PNG, PDF, Word, PPT, and more.

Pro Tip:

  • All export options are available exclusively through your free Ada.im account

Chart Type Tutorials

Learn how to create each chart type with step-by-step instructions and best practices. From basic bar charts to advanced combo visualizations, master AI-powered data visualization.

Beginner2 min

Bar Chart Tutorial

Learn to create bar charts for comparing values across categories

  1. Prepare data with a category column and one or more value columns
  2. Upload your data or paste it directly
  3. Type: 'Create a bar chart comparing [category] by [value]'
  4. +2 more steps...

Best for: Comparing sales by region, product performance, survey results

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Beginner2 min

Line Chart Tutorial

Master line charts for showing trends over time

  1. Ensure your data has a date/time column and numeric values
  2. Upload time-series data (daily, monthly, yearly)
  3. Type: 'Show me [metric] trend over time as a line chart'
  4. +2 more steps...

Best for: Stock prices, website traffic, temperature changes, growth trends

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Beginner2 min

Pie Chart Tutorial

Create pie charts to show proportions and percentages

  1. Prepare data with categories and their corresponding values
  2. Values will automatically convert to percentages
  3. Type: 'Create a pie chart showing [category] distribution'
  4. +2 more steps...

Best for: Market share, budget allocation, survey responses, demographics

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Intermediate3 min

Area Chart Tutorial

Build area charts to emphasize volume and magnitude

  1. Prepare time-series data similar to line charts
  2. Upload data with date column and numeric values
  3. Type: 'Create an area chart showing [metric] over time'
  4. +2 more steps...

Best for: Cumulative revenue, resource utilization, stacked comparisons

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Intermediate3 min

Scatter Plot Tutorial

Create scatter plots to reveal correlations between variables

  1. Prepare data with two numeric columns (X and Y values)
  2. Optionally add a category column for color grouping
  3. Type: 'Create a scatter plot of [X] vs [Y]'
  4. +2 more steps...

Best for: Correlation analysis, scientific research, outlier detection

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Intermediate4 min

Heatmap Tutorial

Build heatmaps to visualize patterns in matrix data

  1. Prepare data with two categorical columns and one value column
  2. Upload correlation matrices or activity data
  3. Type: 'Create a heatmap showing [row] vs [column] intensity'
  4. +2 more steps...

Best for: Correlation matrices, activity patterns, geographic density

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Advanced4 min

Combo Chart Tutorial

Combine bars and lines for multi-metric visualization

  1. Prepare data with multiple metrics of different scales
  2. Identify which metrics should be bars vs lines
  3. Type: 'Create a combo chart with [metric1] as bars and [metric2] as line'
  4. +2 more steps...

Best for: Revenue vs growth rate, volume vs price, actuals vs targets

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Advanced4 min

Waterfall Chart Tutorial

Create waterfall charts for sequential value changes

  1. Prepare data showing starting value, changes, and ending value
  2. Label each step clearly (positive/negative changes)
  3. Type: 'Create a waterfall chart showing [metric] breakdown'
  4. +2 more steps...

Best for: Profit & loss breakdown, budget variance, inventory changes

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Advanced3 min

Funnel Chart Tutorial

Build funnel charts for conversion and process visualization

  1. Prepare data with stages and their corresponding values
  2. Order stages from largest to smallest (top to bottom)
  3. Type: 'Create a funnel chart showing [process] stages'
  4. +2 more steps...

Best for: Sales funnels, conversion rates, recruitment pipelines

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Data Input Methods Tutorial

Multiple ways to get your data into ChartGen.ai - choose what works best for you. Learn how to upload CSV files, Excel spreadsheets, paste data directly, or use sample datasets for practice.

Upload CSV Files

1 min
  1. Click the upload button or drag and drop your CSV file
  2. Ensure your CSV has headers in the first row
  3. ChartGen.ai automatically detects column types
  4. Preview your data before generating charts
  5. Fix any parsing issues if columns aren't detected correctly

Pro Tip: Use UTF-8 encoding for special characters. Keep file size under 10MB for best performance.

Upload Excel Files

1 min
  1. Upload .xlsx or .xls files directly
  2. Select the specific sheet if your file has multiple
  3. Headers should be in the first row of your data range
  4. Named ranges and tables are automatically detected
  5. Formulas are converted to their calculated values

Pro Tip: Clean up merged cells and complex formatting before upload for best results.

Paste Data Directly

30 sec
  1. Copy your data from Excel, Google Sheets, or any table
  2. Click the paste area in ChartGen.ai
  3. Press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste
  4. Data is automatically parsed with tab or comma separators
  5. Edit directly in the interface if needed

Pro Tip: This is the fastest method for small datasets. Include headers for automatic column naming.

Use Sample Data

10 sec
  1. Click 'Try Sample Data' button on the homepage
  2. Choose from various sample datasets
  3. Explore different chart types with real data
  4. Learn the interface without risking your own data
  5. Modify sample data to experiment with features

Pro Tip: Great for learning! Try different chart types with the same sample data to see what works best.

Chart Customization Tutorials

Make your charts uniquely yours with colors, labels, and configuration options. Learn how to apply professional color themes, edit titles and labels, and configure data aggregation methods.

Change Color Theme

Apply professional color schemes to your charts instantly

  1. Generate your chart first with any default colors
  2. Open the color theme selector in the customization panel
  3. Choose from 12 professional color palettes
  4. Preview changes in real-time before applying
  5. Theme applies to all chart elements consistently
Navy BlueOcean TealRoyal PurpleEmerald GreenCoral PinkSky Blue

Edit Chart Title & Labels

Customize text elements for clearer communication

  1. Click on the chart title to edit directly
  2. Modify axis labels for X and Y axes
  3. Add or edit legend labels for each series
  4. Adjust font sizes for different screen sizes
  5. Use concise, descriptive labels for clarity

Configure Aggregation

Control how your data is summarized in charts

  1. Select the aggregation method from the dropdown
  2. Choose Sum for totals (sales, revenue)
  3. Choose Average for means (ratings, scores)
  4. Choose Count for frequencies (occurrences)
  5. Use Min/Max for extreme values analysis
SumAverageCountMinMaxCount Distinct

Export & Share Your Charts

All export options are available exclusively through Ada.im. Register for free to download your charts in PNG, PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and more formats.

Chart Export Options Tutorial

Exclusive to Ada.im

Register for a free Ada.im account to unlock all export formats. Export your charts as high-resolution images, print-ready PDFs, editable Word documents, presentation slides, interactive web pages, and live dashboards.

PNG Image

High-resolution images for web and print

PDF Document

Print-ready vector format

Word Report

Editable documents with charts

PowerPoint

Presentation-ready slides

Webpage

Interactive web embeds

Dashboard

Live updating displays

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Pro Tips for Better Charts

Expert advice to help you get the most out of ChartGen.ai. Learn advanced techniques for creating professional data visualizations quickly and efficiently.

Use Auto Mode

Let the AI analyze your data and recommend the best chart type. It considers data structure, relationships, and visualization best practices.

Be Specific in Prompts

Instead of 'make a chart', say 'create a horizontal bar chart showing top 10 products by revenue, sorted descending with data labels'.

Iterate Quickly

Don't aim for perfection on the first try. Generate quickly, then refine with follow-up prompts like 'change to blue theme' or 'add a trendline'.

Learn from Insights

Read the AI-generated insights below your chart. They help you understand your data better and may reveal patterns you hadn't noticed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about using ChartGen.ai for data visualization

You can explore chart types and generate chart previews without an account. To export charts in any format (PNG, PDF, Word, PPT, etc.), you'll need to register for a free Ada.im account.
ChartGen.ai accepts CSV files, Excel files (.xlsx, .xls), and direct paste from spreadsheets. Your data should have clear column headers for best results. The AI automatically detects data types and suggests appropriate visualizations.
Be specific about: 1) The chart type you want, 2) Which columns to use, 3) Any grouping or filtering needed. Example: 'Create a bar chart showing total sales by region, sorted highest to lowest'.
Yes! After uploading your data once, you can generate multiple different charts by simply changing your prompt. The AI remembers your data throughout your session.
Use the color theme selector to choose from 12 professional palettes. Each theme is designed for visual harmony and accessibility. Themes apply to all chart elements consistently.
ChartGen.ai supports Sum, Average, Count, Min, Max, and Count Distinct. The AI automatically suggests the best aggregation based on your data and prompt, but you can override it.
All chart exports require a free Ada.im account. Once registered, you can export charts as PNG, PDF, Word documents, PowerPoint slides, interactive webpages, and live dashboards.
ChartGen.ai is a focused AI chart generator for quick visualizations. Ada.im is the full-featured AI Data Analyst platform with 40+ data connectors, advanced analytics, automated reports, and team collaboration.
With an Ada.im account, you can download charts as PNG for presentations, or use the webpage and dashboard export options for interactive embeds with sharing capabilities.
ChartGen.ai uses advanced language models to understand natural language requests with high accuracy. For best results, be specific about chart type, columns, and desired outcome. You can always regenerate with refined prompts.
Yes, your data is processed securely and is not stored permanently. Data is used only for chart generation during your session. For enterprise-grade security and compliance, Ada.im offers additional data protection features.
You can: 1) Refine your prompt with more specific instructions, 2) Check if your data format is correct, 3) Try a different chart type, 4) Adjust aggregation settings. The AI learns from feedback to improve.
ChartGen.ai supports file uploads and paste. For direct database connections (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) and API integrations, visit Ada.im which offers 40+ data source connectors.
Include multiple value columns in your data, then specify in your prompt: 'Create a line chart showing revenue and profit over time'. The AI will create a multi-series chart with a legend.
Use Auto mode to let AI recommend the best chart type. It considers data structure, relationships, and visualization best practices.

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