Bar Chart Slide Template
Vertical or horizontal bar chart with category labels, value labels, and optional multi-series grouping. The standard chart for comparisons, survey results, financial data, and performance metrics. Supports 1-4 data series with automatic legend.
Try in PlaygroundParameters
Example brief
Quarterly revenue by region: North America Q1 $2.1M Q2 $2.4M Q3 $2.8M Q4 $3.1M, EMEA Q1 $1.8M Q2 $1.9M Q3 $2.1M Q4 $2.3M.
API example
With a brief (async, $0.05)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "f1d7d66c-4b44-5f1b-ada6-bc4eba277e03",
"brief": "Quarterly revenue by region: North America Q1 $2.1M Q2 $2.4M Q3 $2.8M Q4 $3.1M, ..."
}'With structured params (sync, $0.03)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "f1d7d66c-4b44-5f1b-ada6-bc4eba277e03",
"params": {
"rows": [
{
"label": "DACH",
"value": 1,
"display": "$4.2M → $10.2M +142%"
},
{
"label": "Nordics",
"value": 0.56,
"display": "$2.1M → $3.9M +89%"
},
{
"label": "UK",
"value": 0.13,
"display": "$3.8M → $4.5M +18%"
},
{
"label": "France",
"value": 0.02,
"display": "$3.1M → $3.2M +3%"
}
],
"title": "DACH region surges with 142% revenue growth — outpacing all markets",
"subtitle": "Regional SaaS Revenue Comparison",
"footer": "SaaS revenue growth by region | FY2024 vs FY2025",
"takeaway": "DACH momentum is unmatched — scale investment to capture full market potential"
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Bar Chart slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "f1d7d66c-4b44-5f1b-ada6-bc4eba277e03" and your data in the params field. The response includes a .pptx download URL and PNG preview. Template renders cost $0.03 and complete in under 1 second.
What data does the Bar Chart template accept?
The Bar Chart template accepts: rows. Supports 2-12 items. See the parameter reference below for details.
Can I customize the colors and fonts of this template?
Yes — pass a theme_id parameter to apply your custom brand colors, fonts, and logo. SlideForge has 8 built-in themes, or you can create custom themes via the Themes API.
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