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Violin plot

Show the full shape of each group's distribution.

When to use a violin plot

Use it when a box plot hides important detail, such as two peaks.

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 violin plot

What data do I need for a violin plot?

Two columns: a group name, then a number (one row per observation). Paste it from Excel or Google Sheets, upload a CSV, or connect a live Google Sheet.

When should I use a violin plot?

Use it when a box plot hides important detail, such as two peaks.

What's the most common mistake with a violin plot?

Using it with very little data. With fewer than about 20 values per group, a beeswarm is more honest.

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.

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