What is a candlestick chart maker?

A candlestick chart maker lets you create a chart from OHLC (open, high, low, close) data, where each candle shows the price range and direction for a period. AECharts lets you paste data, customize colors and styling, and export and use in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

What data do I need for a candlestick chart?

For each period (day, week, month), you need open, high, low, and close values. AECharts colors each candle automatically based on whether the close was higher or lower than the open.

Can I import data from Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Copy your OHLC table and paste it directly into the editor. One row per period, with columns for open, high, low, and close.

What export formats are available?

Every chart exports ready to use in PowerPoint or Google Slides, or as an image for reports.

Can I customize the colors?

Yes. Up and down candles each get their own color, fully customizable. You can also adjust fonts, background color, and label styles to match your brand.

What is a candlestick chart used for?

Candlestick charts are used to show price movement over time, such as stock performance in investor updates, deal valuation ranges in M&A materials, or any report where showing a range (not just an endpoint) matters.

What is the difference between a candlestick chart and a line chart?

A line chart shows one value per period, usually the close. A candlestick chart shows the full range for each period, open, high, low, and close, so you can see volatility and direction at a glance, not just the trend.

Do I need design skills?

No. Templates are professionally designed. Paste your data and adjust colors if needed. Most users create their first candlestick chart in under a minute.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. AECharts is free to start, exports on the free plan include a watermark. The paid plan removes it, starting at $12/month billed annually. No credit card required to start.

Can I use a candlestick chart in a presentation?

Yes. Charts export ready to drop directly into PowerPoint and Google Slides. Candlestick charts work well in investor updates, board decks covering share price performance, and financial reports.

Candlestick Chart Maker, Create OHLC Charts Free Online

Built for stock performance reporting, deal valuation ranges, and any time open, high, low, and close values need to show more than a line chart can. Free to start.

Everything You Need to Create Candlestick Charts

Easy Data Input: Paste from Excel or Google Sheets. One row per period with open, high, low, close. AECharts builds the candles automatically.
Auto Up/Down Coloring: Candles are colored automatically based on whether the period closed higher or lower than it opened.
Export Straight to PowerPoint: Export and drop it directly into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or reports.
Custom Colors: Color up and down candles independently. Match your brand palette or use a built-in color scheme.
Real-time Preview: See every change instantly. What you see in the editor is exactly what exports.
No Design Skills Needed: Templates are professionally designed. Paste your data and export. Most users are done in under a minute.

When to Use a Candlestick Chart

Candlestick charts work best when the range within each period matters as much as the trend across periods.

Stock Performance Reporting: Show share price movement over a quarter or year in an investor update or board deck.
Deal Valuation Ranges: Show a range of valuation outcomes across scenarios in an M&A or fundraising presentation.
Commodity Price Tracking: Show price volatility for a commodity or input cost that affects margins.
Portfolio Performance Review: Show price ranges for holdings in a quarterly investment committee update.
Currency Movement Reporting: Show FX rate ranges relevant to international revenue or cost exposure.
Historical Price Analysis: Show how a price has moved and where volatility clustered, for a due-diligence or research memo.

Candlestick Chart vs Line Chart

Both track values over time, but they show different amounts of detail per period.

Candlestick Chart

Best for: Data with a meaningful range per period, open, high, low, close.
Strength: Shows volatility and direction within each period, not just the endpoint.
Use when: Stock performance, valuation ranges, price volatility.

Line Chart

Best for: A single value per period, tracked over time.
Strength: Simple and easy to read across many periods at once.
Use when: Trends, growth metrics, or any single running value.

AECharts supports both. Switch between chart types to find the right format for your data.

How to Create a Candlestick Chart

Choose a Template. Browse candlestick chart templates and pick one that fits your data.
Paste Your Data. Copy from Excel or Google Sheets. One row per period with open, high, low, and close. AECharts builds the chart automatically.
Customize Colors & Style. Assign colors to up and down candles and match your brand. Adjust fonts and background.
Export. Export and drop it directly into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or reports.

Frequently Asked Questions About Candlestick Charts

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