Dot Plot Generator

Create interactive dot plots and scatter charts online. Visualize your data with customizable axes, colors, and dot styles. Download as PNG for free.

Enter data or select a preset to generate your chart

Visualize Your Data

Dot plots (also called scatter plots) are perfect for showing relationships between two variables. Simply enter your X,Y data points and our tool will create a beautiful, customizable chart that you can download and use anywhere.

Data Visualization

Why Use This Generator?

Easy Data Input

Paste CSV data or use sample presets to get started quickly.

Customizable Styles

Choose from multiple color palettes and dot shapes.

High Quality Export

Download crisp PNG images perfect for presentations.

Sample Presets

Try built-in datasets or generate random data to explore.

How this Dot Plot Generator works

This data visualization tool creates interactive dot plot charts for statistical analysis and data presentation. Users input data points manually, paste CSV data, or select from preset sample datasets including student scores, sales trends, and temperature comparisons. The canvas-based rendering engine draws each data point as a customizable dot with configurable style, color, and size options.

The chart customization panel offers dot styles (circle, square, diamond, triangle), color palettes (modern, classic, pastel, ocean, earth), and size controls ranging from 4 to 20 pixels. Grid line toggles and axis label inputs allow precise chart formatting for professional presentations. The real-time preview updates instantly as users modify any parameter, enabling rapid iteration on chart design.

Export functionality generates high-resolution PNG images suitable for reports, presentations, or academic papers. The tool calculates optimal axis ranges automatically from input data while allowing manual override for specific visualization requirements. All rendering occurs client-side using HTML5 Canvas, ensuring data privacy and instant responsiveness.

How to Use

1

Enter Data

Paste CSV data or select a sample preset.

2

Customize

Choose colors, dot styles, and labels.

3

Download

Export your chart as PNG image.

Example Usage

Creating a simple dot plot from data:

Input
X, Y data: 1,55 2,62 3,71 4,78
Output
Scatter chart with dots plotted at coordinates

Frequently Asked Questions

What data format should I use?
Enter data as X, Y pairs separated by commas, with each point on a new line. You can optionally add a label as a third value.
How many data points can I plot?
You can plot hundreds of points, but for clarity we recommend 50 or fewer points per chart.
Can I customize the colors?
Yes! Choose from 6 color palettes including Ocean, Forest, Sunset, Lavender, Coral, and Slate.
What file formats are supported?
You can download your chart as a high-quality PNG image.

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