When conveying information, charts are a powerful and intuitive tool. Among these, pie charts (also known as pie diagrams) are widely used in presentations, marketing reports, social media images, and other scenarios due to their ability to clearly display proportions and composition ratios.

This article will provide a detailed guide on how to create pie charts using the design tool Adobe Illustrator. Additionally, we will introduce PicDoc, a convenient tool that can automatically generate charts using AI (artificial intelligence). For those who find manual operations too cumbersome or wish to create charts more effortlessly, this tool is highly recommended. Click here to try PicDoc.

Steps for creating a pie chart in Illustrator

Illustrator is a powerful graphic design software commonly used for professional design. It has a built-in chart creation tool. The following will explain in detail the basic steps for creating a pie chart using Illustrator.

① Select the pie chart tool

Click the "Chart Tools" icon in the left toolbar, and various chart forms will be displayed. Select the "Pie Chart Tool" from them.

※ If it is not displayed in the toolbar, click the three-dot icon in the lower right corner of the toolbar to open the toolbar menu list. Drag and drop the "Pie Chart Tool" onto the toolbar for display.

② Set the size and place the pie chart

Click anywhere on the Illustrator canvas, and the "Chart" panel will open. You can specify the width and height by values. Or directly drag on the canvas to create a circular chart of any size.

③ Enter data

After placing the pie chart, the data panel will be automatically displayed. You can enter or modify the values of each item here. After entering, click the checkmark icon on the right. At this time, the pie chart will reflect the entered data.

Tips:In the data panel, ensure that the total percentage of each item is 100.

④ Display the legend

• If you need to display the legend outside the chart:Enter the label in the first row of the data panel and the value in the second row.
• If you need to display the legend inside the chart:Select “Object” → “Chart” → “Settings”. In the “Legend” tab of the “Chart Settings” panel, select “Display inside the chart”.

⑤ Edit colors and styles

Select the created chart and click on each part to change it to any color through the color panel. If you need to re-edit the data content, right-click on the chart and select “Data”. The data panel will be displayed again, and you can re-enter the data.

Tips:Illustrator can also create three-dimensional circular charts and annular circular charts. Try to explore more functions.

Use PicDoc to create charts with one click

Although Illustrator can accurately create charts such as pie charts from scratch, it requires steps such as downloading the software. In addition, Illustrator is a paid software, and some people may think, “It would be great if it could be made more simply and easily and for free.”

At this time,AI-driven visual auto-generation tool PicDoc comes in handy.

PicDoc is a convenient online tool that can automatically generate charts.Just enter the text to visualize information such as relationships or processes. With just one click, a chart that matches the content can be generated within seconds.The basic functions can be used for free. It is currently in the beta version stage, and the advanced functions that were originally planned to be charged can also be used for free.Experience PicDoc for free immediately

How to use PicDoc (with specific examples)

You can quickly generate charts using PicDoc through the following steps. Although it cannot generate charts that reflect detailed numerical values such as pie charts, it is very suitable for showing relationships and processes.

① Log in to PicDoc

First, visitPicDoc official website (https://www.picdoc.ai)Register an account or log in. There is no need to download or install, and you can start using it immediately.

② Enter text or specify a topic to generate text.

Generating charts in PicDoc does not require complicated operations like in Illustrator. You just need to enter the content. Or, enter keywords (such as "project management", "team composition", etc.) in the input box that appears below, and the AI will automatically generate text based on the topic.

For example, this time, with the theme of "A college student's weekly time allocation", the AI generates the text content.

③ Click the "Generate" button.

After selecting the text, click the "Generate" icon, and the system will automatically generate various charts that match the content. You can freely choose your favorite type and style.

④ Personalize the color and text.

The generated charts can be used directly. Of course, they can also be edited. Through intuitive operations, you can adjust the color, text font and size, modify the outline, etc., to achieve personalized customization. In this way, you can adjust according to your personal preferences or brand color tones.

⑤ Download and use.

The completed charts can be downloaded in PNG/JPG/PDF/PPT formats. They can be used in various scenarios such as inserting into presentations and posting on social media.

Advantages of PicDoc

• Create online, no installation required:PicDoc uses cloud services. There is no need to install software. You can access it just by opening a browser.
• Automatically saved by cloud service:Charts being created will be automatically saved to the cloud. If you need to edit them again, you can continue at any time.
• Easy to create without design skills:PicDoc does not require complex operations. Anyone can easily create beautiful charts, so it is also recommended for novice designers.
• Copyright-free and safe to use:The created pictures can be freely used for commercial or non-commercial purposes. They can be applied to various scenarios such as presentations, web articles, and social media posts.

※ Tip: Currently, PicDoc does not yet support the generation of charts such as pie charts or line charts that reflect precise numerical values, but it is most suitable for scenarios such as presenting comparison relationships or processes.

Conclusion

This time, we introduced the method of making pie charts using Illustrator and PicDoc, which can automatically generate charts through AI. These two tools each have their own advantages.

• If you hope to use accurate data and finely adjust the design →Illustrator
• If you hope to make charts quickly and conveniently →PicDoc

Choose tools flexibly according to your uses and purposes to make charts!Click here to immediately experience PicDoc for free