How to Make a Pie Chart in Figma

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Create an Ellipse: Select the ellipse tool and draw a circle. You can hold Shift while dragging to ensure it's a perfect circle. 
2. Access Arc Options: Hover over the circle, and you'll see a dot appear. Click and drag this dot to reveal the arc controls. 
3. Adjust Sweep and Start: The arc controls allow you to adjust the "sweep" (slice size) and "start" (starting angle) of the arc. 
4. Create Slices: Duplicate the initial arc (slice) to create additional slices for your pie chart. Adjust the sweep and start angles for each duplicate to create the desired proportions. 
5. Color the Slices: Fill each slice with a distinct color to differentiate them. You can also add labels to each slice using the text tool. 
6. Arrange and Refine: Arrange the slices and labels as needed. You can group the elements to keep the chart organized. 

Step-by-Step-Guide: How to Make a Pie Chart in Figma

Step 1

Click on the 'Actions' section.

Step 2

When the pie chart option appears, simply click on it to select.

Step 3

The pie chart will now appear on your screen. Additionally, you will notice an 'Edit' option; click on this to proceed.

Step 4

In this step, customize the pie chart to meet your specific needs. Enter any desired labels and, once complete,

Step 5

Tap anywhere on the screen to exit editing mode.

Step 6

Your changes will be applied to the pie chart.

Pro Tips for Creating a Pie Chart in Figma

1. Use the Ellipse Tool to Draw the Base
   Select the Ellipse Tool (O), then click and drag on the canvas while holding Shift to draw a perfect circle. This will serve as your full pie chart base.

2. Convert Circle to Arc
   With the circle selected, go to the properties panel and adjust the "Arc" settings. Enable it by changing the "Start" and "End" angles to create a slice effect.

3. Duplicate for Multiple Segments
   To make more slices, duplicate the circle (Ctrl/Cmd + D), then adjust the arc angles for each to represent different data values. Use different colors for each slice.

4. Use Math to Divide the Chart
   If your data is in percentages, multiply 360 (degrees in a circle) by the percentage to get each slice’s angle. For example, 25% = 90°.

5. Color-Code for Clarity
   Use the Fill tool to assign distinct colors to each slice. This improves readability and visual appeal.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

1. Arcs Not Aligned Correctly
   Make sure each arc slice starts where the last one ends to avoid gaps or overlaps. Manually enter start and end angles for precision.

2. Losing Track of Angles
   Label your layers with slice degrees or data labels so you know which segment represents what.

3. Misaligned Text Labels
   Use Smart Guides or manually center text over each slice to maintain a clean and professional appearance.

4. Slices Covering Each Other
   Pay attention to layer order when adding slices. Bring slices to front or back as needed to avoid hiding other parts.

5. Inaccurate Proportions
   Double-check your math when translating percentages to angles to ensure accurate data representation.

Common FAQs About Pie Charts in Figma

1. Can I create a pie chart in Figma without plugins?
   Yes, you can use the Ellipse Tool and Arc settings to manually create pie charts without any plugins.

2. Is there a plugin for creating pie charts in Figma?
   Yes, plugins like "Chart" or "Pie Chart Maker" are available to automate the process using data inputs.

3. How do I make an exact 25% slice?
   Multiply 360 by 0.25 (25%), which gives you 90 degrees. Set the arc’s angle to span 90° for a perfect 25% slice.

4. Can I animate pie charts in Figma?
   While Figma supports simple prototype animations, complex data-driven animations would need to be created outside Figma.

5. Can I export pie charts from Figma?
   Yes, select the pie chart, go to the export panel, choose your preferred format (PNG, SVG, PDF), and click Export.

6. How to screen record on mac? 
   To screen record on a Mac, you can use Trupeer AI. It allows you to capture the entire screen and provides AI capabilities such as adding AI avatars, add voiceover, add zoom in and out in the video. With trupeer’s AI video translation feature, you can translate the video into 30+ languages. 

7. How to add an AI avatar to screen recording?
   To add an AI avatar to a screen recording, you'll need to use an AI screen recording tool. Trupeer AI is an AI screen recording tool, which helps you create videos with multiple avatars, also helps you in creating your own avatar for the video.

8. How to screen record on windows?
   To screen record on Windows, you can use the built-in Game Bar (Windows + G) or advanced AI tool like Trupeer AI for more advanced features such as AI avatars, voiceover, translation etc.

9. How to add voiceover to video?
   To add voiceover to videos, download trupeer ai chrome extension. Once signed up, upload your video with voice, choose the desired voiceover from trupeer and export your edited video. 

10. How do I Zoom in on a screen recording?
    To zoom in during a screen recording, use the zoom effects in Trupeer AI which allows you to zoom in and out at specific moments, enhancing the visual impact of your video content.