Guides

Org chart help & how-tos

Practical guides for building, importing, and exporting simple organisational charts — no jargon, no account required.

• What is an organizational chart?

  What an organizational chart is, when companies use one, common structures with examples, and how to make your own free in the browser — no signup.

• What is Simple Org Chart?

  A plain-English overview of Simple Org Chart — a free browser tool for building org charts, importing CSV, and exporting PNG. No account, no HR platform.

• How to create an org chart (step by step)

  Add your CEO, build the structure downward, drag to rearrange, export PNG. Free org chart maker in your browser — no signup required.

• Import an org chart from CSV

  How to turn a spreadsheet of names and managers into an org chart — column format, common mistakes, and a step-by-step import walkthrough.

• Export your org chart as PNG

  Download the full org chart as a PNG — resolution options, what is included in the file, and how to use it in slides or documents.

• Free org chart maker online

  Ways to make an org chart online — spreadsheets, Office tools, diagram software, and a simple free browser maker. No signup required for the dedicated option.

• Free org chart template (CSV)

  Download a ready-made CSV org chart template with example data. Column guide, manager matching rules, and how to import into Simple Org Chart.

• Company org chart examples

  Six fictional company org chart examples — functional, flat, divisional, small business, agency, and matrix — with layouts you can copy in the free editor.

• Org chart for PowerPoint

  Build the chart online, export PNG, insert into PowerPoint or Google Slides — and update it when people move. Faster than SmartArt for most teams.

• Google org chart options compared

  Sheets, Drawings, Charts API, or a dedicated tool — what each Google approach is good for, and where a simple browser editor fits.

• Microsoft org chart options compared

  SmartArt, Excel, and Visio each solve a different problem. When a lightweight browser tool is enough — and when to stay in Office.

• Best free org chart software (2026 comparison)

  An honest comparison of free org chart makers — no signup, browser-based tools, CSV import, and export options. See where Simple Org Chart fits alongside Lucidchart, Miro, and others.