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Animated Charts for Mac

Filmora introduced the Animated Charts feature that enhances data presentation with dynamic visual effects. This tool lets you import data files and create professional AI-powered animated charts effortlessly. Using smart animation presets, you can apply effects like growth, entrance, or sorting without complex editing. The tool provides fixed-style templates that offer extensive customization options, catering to users who seek both personalization and professionalism.

Ready to turn your data into dynamic charts? Follow the steps below to learn how to create and add an animated chart to your videos with Filmora: 

Step 1. Create New Project on Filmora

To begin the process, launch Filmora on your Mac and press the New Project tab from its homepage.

Open new filmora project

Step 2. Access Animated Charts

With the video imported to the timeline, head to the menu bar at the top and access the Effects option to enable the library. Lead into the Video Effects section on the left and further expand the AI Infographic section. Moving forward, locate the Animated Charts option to choose your desired graphics.

Access Animated Charts

Step 3. Select The Chart Type

Within the Preview section, select the Chart Type from the left panel and look into it within the preview window.

Select the chart type

Step 4. Upload the Data File and Modify

Next, go to the Data tab and upload the desired data file. Configure the data settings such as the Category Column, Value Column, or Time Column. You can also double-click the data entries to change names or values according to your requirements.

Upload data file and modify

Step 5. Modify the Animated Chart Preview Settings

Navigate to the Preview section again and set the desired Aspect Ratio for your graph at the bottom of the window. On the right side, you can customize the Theme, Color Palette, and Font of the animated chart.

Modify animated chart settings

Step 6. Customize Segmentation of Donut Chart

Scroll down to modify the Segments settings within the Donut Chart, which includes the Donut Hole (%), Corner Curve, and Padding. Furthermore, define the color of each component separately in the provided section and enable Outline for prominence.

Customize the bar appearance

Step 7. Select Labels to Display

Now head to the Labels section and choose the optimal Label Position for the graph label. You can also tweak the Text Style and Time Label properties along with Match Data Color toggle.

Select display labels

Step 8. Match Background and Border to Video

In the Background section, expand the menu to change the Canvas Background colors according to your preferences. Turn on the Border toggle to adjust its Width and Color as needed.

Match border and background

Step 9. Edit Header and Set Animation Length

Move to the Header section and toggle it on to enable the connected settings. Make changes by editing the header Text, changing the Position, and modifying the Style. Head to the Format section and make changes to the Prefix and Suffix to finally adjust the Animation Duration under the Animation section.

Edit header and animation length

Step 10. Add Animated Charts to Timeline

Use the Play button to preview the animated chart, then press Add to Timeline to insert it for further editing.

Press play to preview

Step 11. Fine-Tune Graph Visuals

After placing the graph on the timeline with the video, adjust Video, Speed, Animation, and Color to ensure harmony. Click Edit anytime to reopen the Animated Charts editor.

Modify the graph visuals

Step 12. Preview Final Video and Export

Once editing is completed, preview the results within the preview window. Finally, select the Export button to save the video featuring the animated chart.

Preview results and export