Make an org chart from Excel — free, no Visio

Two ways in — both free

1. Paste from Excel — select your rows (with the header), copy, and paste into ChartChalk. No need to hunt for "Save as CSV".
2. Drop the .xlsx — drag your workbook onto the page. ChartChalk reads the first sheet that looks like a table, so a cover tab won't trip it up.

Either way the chart lays itself out automatically — then drag to change reporting lines, add or remove people, and export.

The columns you need

EmployeeName    ManagerName     Title
Sarah Jenkins                   VP Sales
Michael Chang   Sarah Jenkins   Account Executive
Elena Rostova   Sarah Jenkins   Account Executive

Just an employee column and a manager column are required — non-standard headers like Full Name and Reports To are auto-mapped. Optional columns (PatchID, AccountName, Revenue, Industry) add sales-territory planning and automatic revenue rollups.

Why not just use Visio?

• Nothing to install or buy — it runs in the browser you already have.
• No manual boxes — Visio wants you to draw the chart; ChartChalk builds it from your data and re-flows the layout as you edit.
• Private — your spreadsheet never leaves your machine, so it's safe for HR data. It even works with the Wi-Fi off.
• Export anywhere — PNG free; PDF, SVG, PowerPoint and re-importable CSV on Pro.

FAQ

How do I make an org chart from an Excel file?

Drop your .xlsx onto ChartChalk, or copy the rows in Excel and paste them in. Include a header row with an employee-name and manager-name column and the chart builds itself.

Do I need Visio or Microsoft 365?

No. ChartChalk runs in any modern browser and needs no Visio, no Microsoft 365 and no install.

Is my spreadsheet uploaded anywhere?

No. Your Excel data is read and processed entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server, and it even works offline.

What columns does the sheet need?

Just an employee column and a manager column. Optional columns — Title, PatchID, AccountName, Revenue and Industry — add territory planning and revenue rollups.