MakeCharts.co

Chart tools Relationships

Parallel coordinates

Draw each item as a line across several vertical axes.

When to use a parallel coordinates

Use it to compare items across many measures and spot trade-offs.

How to make one

  1. Paste your data into the Data box, or upload a CSV. The example shows the columns it needs.
  2. Add a title, subtitle and source under Text.
  3. Pick colours, a font and a size under Style: 16:9 for slides, 1:1 for WhatsApp and LinkedIn, 4:5 for Instagram posts, 9:16 for Stories, Reels and TikTok.
  4. Press Play to animate it, or Present to show it full screen.
  5. Press Share & export. On a phone, send the image, an MP4 video of the animation or a link straight to WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. On a computer, copy it into your slides or download a PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file.

Everything runs in your browser. Your data isn't uploaded anywhere, and your last chart is remembered on this device.

Questions about the parallel coordinates

What data do I need for a parallel coordinates chart?

First column: a name for each line. Each further column is an axis (numbers). Paste it from Excel or Google Sheets, upload a CSV, or connect a live Google Sheet.

When should I use a parallel coordinates chart?

Use it to compare items across many measures and spot trade-offs.

What's the most common mistake with a parallel coordinates chart?

Showing every line at once. Highlight one or two so the chart has a focus.

Can I animate it, download it or put it in PowerPoint?

Yes. Press Play to animate it, record an MP4 or GIF, or download a PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file. In PowerPoint it's added as a high-resolution image. It's free, with no sign-up.

More in Relationships

Related charts

All chart tools

Scatter plot

Plot two measures against each other to reveal a relationship.

Bubble chart

A scatter plot where bubble size adds a third measure.

Heatmap

Colour a grid of cells by value.

Radar chart

Compare several measures on axes arranged in a circle.