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Free Bar Chart Race Video Maker
Paste CSV data, get an animated ranking race video. No sign-up, with free MP4 export in your browser.
Content
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34/70
30/90
First row: Name,2016,2018,... Then one row per item. Up to 12 items and 60 periods — 60 periods at 5s each is a 5-minute race. No commas inside names.
160/20000
The scroll-stopper shown before anything else. e.g. “99% get #3 wrong”.
18/90
Fills the first three seconds. Portrait images work best.
Used on the follow end card and as the logo watermark. Transparent PNGs look best.
25/80
e.g. @yourchannel
0/40
0.05 = barely visible, 1 = solid.
Your own MP3/WAV. You are responsible for the rights to music you upload.
live preview — updates as you type
Export
1080x1920 / 16.6sYour media stays in this tab. Video and thumbnail rendering use your device and upload no project files.
About this bar chart race maker
Bar chart races are hypnotic — rankings swap in real time while numbers climb. Most tools lock video export behind a subscription; Shortsmith renders it free in your browser. Paste a simple CSV (one header row of periods, one row per item) and the race animates itself with smooth rank transitions.
- 1080x1920 vertical MP4 at 30fps for TikTok, Shorts and Reels
- Private browser rendering with WebCodecs
- No account needed, with AI autofill, voiceover and brand kit
How to make a bar chart race video
- STEP 1
Add your content
Enter the text, data or media for your bar chart race. AI autofill can create a first draft from a topic.
- STEP 2
Preview and brand it
Choose colors, timing, music and your logo while the video preview updates immediately.
- STEP 3
Export the MP4
Select vertical, square or widescreen and render the finished video privately in Chrome or Edge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the bar chart race free?
Yes. You can create, preview and export MP4 videos without an account or subscription. Rendering runs on your device.
What formats does the bar chart race export?
Export MP4 video in vertical 9:16, square 1:1 or widescreen 16:9, plus a PNG thumbnail.
Can I use the exported videos commercially?
Yes. You can publish and monetize videos you create, subject to your rights in any text, music, logos and media you add.