PrettyCharts

Transform your Excel charts into professional, visually appealing visualizations with just one click using Pretty Charts. This powerful add-in simplifies Excel's complex chart formatting while enforcing data visualization best practices.

Perfect for professionals, analysts, and anyone who wants to create professional-looking charts without the hassle of manual formatting. Transform your Excel charts from basic to beautiful with Pretty Charts.

Why Pretty Charts?

• Saves time by eliminating complex formatting decisions
• Ensures consistent chart styling across your workbooks
• Focuses on data visualization best practices
• Removes confusing and unnecessary formatting options
• Provides a modern, intuitive interface

Key Features:

• One-Click Beautification

  • "Make It Pretty" button instantly applies your saved formatting preferences
  • Sparkle animations confirm successful formatting
  • Save your preferred settings for consistent chart styling

• Smart Chart Type Selection

  • Organized chart types by category (Column, Bar, Line, Area, Scatter, Pie)
  • Quick toggles for data labels, smooth lines, and markers
  • Intelligent options that adapt to chart type

• Professional Color Management

  • Curated color schemes for data visualization
  • Light/Dark mode support for all charts
  • Consistent color application across chart elements

• Typography Controls

  • Hand-picked professional font selections
  • Optimized font sizing (Small, Medium, Large)
  • Quick font cycling for easy comparison

• Layout & Size Controls

  • Predefined aspect ratios for perfect proportions
  • Base size adjustments (Compact, Regular, Large)
  • Toggle between square and rounded corners

• Axis & Grid Management

  • Smart axis visibility controls
  • Independent horizontal and vertical gridlines
  • Automatic axis adjustment based on chart type

• Title & Legend Controls

  • Chart title and axis titles management
  • Flexible legend positioning
  • Data label toggles and formatting

Minimum Requirements

• Windows: Excel 2016 or later (Microsoft 365 recommended) + WebView2
• Mac: Excel 2016 or later
• WebView2: Included in Windows 10 (April 2018 update or later) or can be installed manually.