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Create a donut-style ring chart with segment labels. Download as PNG for presentations and reports.
A donut chart uses the same data encoding as a pie chart: arc length represents each segment's share of the whole. The only structural difference is that the centre of the circle is cut away, leaving a ring. This small change has a few practical consequences worth knowing about.
The hollow centre removes the visual weight that a filled pie puts on the middle of the chart. Many designers find the result cleaner and less imposing on a dashboard or slide. More usefully, the centre area can hold a key figure: a total value, a percentage for the dominant segment, or a short label like "2024 Budget". That turns the centre into a second data channel rather than wasted space.
Both chart types share the same constraint: they work best with three to six segments. The donut chart is typically preferred in dashboards and executive presentations, while the filled pie chart appears more often in traditional reports and educational materials. Either form is appropriate when the goal is showing parts of a whole.
Enter a label and a value for each segment. Raw values are accepted and normalised to percentages automatically, so you can enter any scale of numbers. The ring chart renders live as you type, and percentage labels appear alongside each segment.
The centre area of the ring is left open in the rendered chart, which means the exported PNG also shows the transparent or dark centre. If you want a total or label in the centre, add it in your slide or design tool after export by placing a text element over the chart image.
When the chart is ready, click "Download PNG". The export renders at 2x resolution for sharp output on retina displays and in print. No data is sent to a server.
Budget breakdowns are a natural fit, especially when the total budget figure is the headline. A donut chart showing Q3 spend by department, with the total spend in the centre, gives finance teams the proportions and the absolute figure in a single glance.
Portfolio allocation is another strong use case. An investment portfolio split across asset classes, with the total portfolio value displayed in the centre ring, gives both the allocation mix and the scale in one image. Fund managers and financial advisors use this format in client-facing reports.
Summary dashboards that need to show category splits without taking up much space benefit from the donut chart's compact visual footprint. Because the ring shape has a lighter visual weight than a filled pie, multiple donut charts can sit side by side in a grid without the page feeling cluttered.
Can I add a centre label?
The tool does not currently support a built-in centre label. After downloading the PNG, you can overlay a text element in PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, or Figma. The dark centre area contrasts well with white or cyan text.
How is a donut chart different from a pie chart?
The data encoding is identical. Both use arc length to represent proportional share. The only difference is the hollow centre of a donut chart, which removes the central area of the filled pie. The result is lighter and leaves space for a summary figure.
What is the minimum number of segments?
Two segments is the minimum that makes a chart meaningful. A single segment would just be a full ring with no comparison. Two segments are enough to show a split, for example 60% complete vs 40% remaining on a progress ring.