Free Waterfall Chart Maker
Create waterfall charts online for free. Show how an initial value is affected by sequential positive and negative changes. Perfect for financial analysis and bridge charts.
Create Your Waterfall Chart
Show how values increase and decrease to reach a final total.
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How to Use
- 1
Open the waterfall chart maker
Launch the free tool — no signup required.
- 2
Set your starting value
Enter the initial total value (e.g., starting revenue).
- 3
Add increases and decreases
Add steps that increase (green) or decrease (red) the running total.
- 4
Add a final total
End with a total bar that shows the final result.
- 5
Download
Export as PNG — free with no watermark.
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What You Can Create
Profit & Loss Bridge
Break down revenue to net profit showing each cost category's impact.
Budget Variance
Show how planned budget differs from actual spend by category.
Cash Flow Analysis
Visualize cash inflows and outflows over a period.
Inventory Changes
Track stock levels through additions, sales, and adjustments.
Start from a Template
Jump-start your design with a ready-made layout — just replace the data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a waterfall chart?
A waterfall chart (also called a bridge chart or cascade chart) shows how a starting value is increased or decreased through a series of intermediate steps to arrive at a final value. Each step floats above the previous one.
When should I use a waterfall chart?
Use waterfall charts for financial analysis (revenue to profit breakdown), budget variance (planned vs actual), inventory changes, or any sequential gain/loss scenario.
What do the colors mean?
Green bars represent increases, red bars represent decreases, and blue bars represent totals (starting and ending values).
Can I have multiple totals?
Yes — you can add subtotal bars at any point to show intermediate results.
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