What is a sunburst chart maker?

A sunburst chart maker lets you create a chart showing hierarchical data as concentric rings, with each ring representing a level and each arc sized by value. 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 sunburst chart?

You need at least two levels: a parent category and child items within it, each with a numeric value. AECharts sizes each ring segment based on its share of the parent.

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 sunburst chart used for?

Sunburst charts are used to show multi-level hierarchical proportions, such as organizational structure by division and team, revenue by category and sub-category, or budget by department and line item.

What is the difference between a sunburst chart and a treemap?

Both show hierarchy and proportion, but a treemap uses nested rectangles and a sunburst uses concentric rings. Sunbursts read well for showing depth of hierarchy at a glance; treemaps make it easier to compare exact sizes 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 sunburst 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 sunburst chart in a presentation?

Yes. Charts export ready to drop directly into PowerPoint and Google Slides. Sunburst charts work well in org reviews, budget breakdowns, and any deck showing a multi-level structure at a glance.

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Built for org structures, budget breakdowns, and any time you need to show multi-level proportions in one view. Free to start.

Everything You Need to Create Sunburst Charts

Easy Data Input: Paste from Excel or Google Sheets. Parent category, child item, value. AECharts builds the concentric rings automatically.
Multi-Level Hierarchy: Show two or more levels of structure in a single view, sized by value at each ring.
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 Sunburst Chart

Sunburst charts work best when you have two or more levels of hierarchy and want the depth of structure to be visually obvious.

Organizational Structure: Show headcount by division, then by team within each division, in one view.
Revenue by Category and Sub-Category: Show revenue split by product line, then by individual product within each line.
Budget Breakdown: Show department budgets and the line items within each, sized by spend.
Website or App Navigation Structure: Show traffic by section and page, useful in a UX or content review.
Portfolio Breakdown: Show asset class allocation and individual holdings within each class.
Cost Structure Analysis: Show cost centers and the sub-categories driving spend within each.

Sunburst Chart vs Treemap

Both show hierarchy and proportion, with different strengths.

Sunburst Chart

Best for: Showing depth of hierarchy at a glance.
Strength: Ring structure makes multiple levels immediately visible.
Use when: Org structures, navigation trees, multi-level breakdowns.

Treemap

Best for: Comparing exact sizes between items.
Strength: Rectangles are easier to compare by area than ring arcs.
Use when: Budget breakdowns, portfolio composition, revenue by segment.

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

How to Create a Sunburst Chart

Choose a Template. Browse sunburst 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 builds the rings 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.

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