What is a radar chart?
A radar chart — also called a spider chart, web chart, or star plot — displays multivariate data on axes that radiate from a common center. Each spoke represents one dimension, and connecting the data points forms a polygon whose shape reveals strengths, weaknesses, and overall balance at a glance.
Compared with bar or line charts, radar charts excel at multi-metric comparison: you can read one subject's profile instantly, or overlay two to four subjects on the same chart to compare them side by side. That makes them a favorite for skill assessments, product comparisons, game character stats, and fitness or health reports.
What people make with it
Interview scorecards, performance reviews, and personal growth check-ins — profile abilities across 5–8 dimensions.
Overlay price, performance, and reviews to make head-to-head comparisons obvious in one image.
Character attribute panels and player ability hexagons — a staple of gaming communities and short-form video.
Turn workout performance, nutrition balance, or wellness scores into a shape you can read instantly.
Make a radar chart in four steps
Type dimensions and values into the table, or paste / upload a CSV, JSON, or Excel file.
7 presets with live thumbnails: Editorial, Minimal, Neon, Hand-drawn, Game HUD, Dark Glass, Pastel — plus custom series colors.
Choose Grow, Carousel, or Radar Sweep, set the duration, and hit play to preview.
PNG for static images; GIF (works everywhere) or WebM (sharper, smaller) for animation.
Prefer spreadsheets? Read how to make a radar chart in Excel.
Frequently asked questions
Which data formats are supported?
Manual entry, pasted CSV / TSV (copy straight from Excel or Google Sheets), and uploaded .csv / .json / .xlsx files. The first row is the header: column one holds dimension names, each following column is a data series.
GIF or WebM — which should I use?
GIF plays everywhere (Slack, docs, email, social) but is limited to 256 colors and larger files. WebM looks sharper and is much smaller — best for video editing and web embeds. Rule of thumb: GIF for sharing, WebM for production.
How many dimensions and series can I use?
3–12 dimensions and up to 4 series. In practice, 5–8 dimensions with 1–3 series reads best.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Entry, rendering, and export all happen locally in your browser. Your data never touches a server.
My GIF is too large. What can I do?
Shorten the animation, pick a smaller size (GIF export is capped at 800 px), or switch to WebM, which compresses far more efficiently.
Can I use the charts commercially?
Yes. Everything you export is yours — use it in social posts, decks, reports, or videos, no attribution required.