What is a circle packing chart maker?

A circle packing chart maker (also called a circular treemap) lets you create a chart showing hierarchical data as nested circles, with each circle sized by value and grouped inside its parent category. 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 circle packing chart?

You need at least two levels: a parent category and child items within it, each with a numeric value. AECharts sizes and packs the circles automatically.

Can I import data from Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Copy your hierarchical data and paste it directly into the editor. One column for parent category, one for child item, one for value.

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. Each parent category gets its own color family, fully customizable. You can also adjust fonts, background color, and label styles to match your brand.

What is a circle packing chart used for?

Circle packing charts are used to show hierarchical proportions with a softer, more organic look than a treemap, such as organizational structure, portfolio composition, or category breakdowns where a rounded visual style fits the deck.

What is the difference between a circle packing chart and a treemap?

Both show hierarchy and proportion. A treemap uses rectangles and fills space efficiently, making it easier to compare exact sizes. A circle packing chart uses nested circles, which reads as more organic and visually distinct but leaves more whitespace between items.

Do I need design skills?

No. Templates are professionally designed. Paste your data and adjust colors if needed. Most users create their first circle packing 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 circle packing chart in a presentation?

Yes. Charts export ready to drop directly into PowerPoint and Google Slides. Circle packing charts work well in org reviews, portfolio breakdowns, and any deck where a softer visual style fits better than sharp rectangles.

Circle Packing Chart Maker, Create Nested Circle Charts Free

Built for org structures, portfolio breakdowns, and any multi-level hierarchy that wants a softer visual style than a treemap. Free to start.

Everything You Need to Create Circle Packing Charts

Easy Data Input: Paste from Excel or Google Sheets. Parent category, child item, value. AECharts packs the nested circles automatically.
Multi-Level Hierarchy: Show two or more levels of structure, sized by value, in one organic-looking view.
Export Straight to PowerPoint: Export and drop it directly into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or reports.
Custom Colors: Each category gets its own color family. 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 Circle Packing Chart

Circle packing charts work best when you want to show hierarchy with a more organic, design-forward look than sharp rectangles.

Organizational Structure: Show headcount by division and team with a softer, more visual alternative to an org chart.
Portfolio Composition: Show asset allocation and individual holdings within each category.
Product Category Breakdown: Show revenue by product category and individual product within each.
Skill or Capability Mapping: Show capability areas and specific skills within each, sized by relevance or headcount.
Content or Topic Structure: Show content categories and individual pieces within each, sized by engagement.
Budget Breakdown: Show department budgets and line items within each, styled for a design-forward deck.

Circle Packing Chart vs Treemap

Both show hierarchy and proportion, with a different visual feel.

Circle Packing Chart

Best for: A softer, more visually distinct hierarchy view.
Strength: Nested circles feel organic and stand out on a design-forward slide.
Use when: Org structures, portfolio breakdowns, creative decks.

Treemap

Best for: Comparing exact sizes efficiently.
Strength: Rectangles fill space fully, making area comparison easier.
Use when: Budget breakdowns, precise proportion comparisons.

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

How to Create a Circle Packing Chart

Choose a Template. Browse circle packing chart templates and pick one that fits your data.
Paste Your Data. Copy from Excel or Google Sheets. Parent category, child item, and value. AECharts packs the circles automatically.
Customize Colors & Style. Assign colors by category and match your brand. Adjust fonts and background.
Export. Export and drop it directly into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or reports.

Frequently Asked Questions About Circle Packing Charts

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