Make an org chart from Excel — free, no Visio
You already have the team in a spreadsheet. Paste it straight out of Excel — or drop the
.xlsx file — and ChartChalk turns it into an interactive org chart in seconds.
No Visio, no Microsoft 365, no signup, and nothing is uploaded.
See a live org chart Start with my spreadsheet 🔒 Processed 100% locally
Two ways in — both free
- Paste from Excel — select your rows (with the header), copy, and paste into ChartChalk. No need to hunt for "Save as CSV".
- 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.
Start from a template
Each one opens as a live chart with sample data already in it. Swap in your own people and keep the layout.
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.