Turn text into a clear visual in seconds
Paste your text, pick colors and layout, and export in one click. AI balances size, spacing, and contrast for a professional result—free and fast.
Why this word cloud
Smart defaults, precise control, and fast output
Accurate weighting
AI analyzes frequency and filters common stop words so important terms stand out correctly.
Layout control
Choose Archimedean or Rectangular spirals with adjustable padding for clean, overlap-free placement.
Flexible rotation
Set no rotation, fixed angles, or random angles for dynamic layouts without hurting readability.
Color your way
Pick random, gradient, monochrome, or categorical palettes; match backgrounds for branded looks.
Font and sizing
Select from popular fonts and set min/max font sizes for a clear visual hierarchy.
Smooth animation
Enable animations with custom delay and duration to bring your cloud to life.
Bring your text
Type or paste
Enter or paste any text, from articles to transcripts, and get instant results.
Upload files (Pro)
Import common text files or CSV in Pro to build word clouds fast.
Use sample text
Start with example content to learn settings and see styles quickly.
Reuse drafts
Return to saved charts (Starter/Pro) and refresh clouds with new text.
Share and export
Download images
Export PNG or SVG for slides, docs, and print with crisp resolution.
Shareable link
Create a view link to share your word cloud instantly.
Embed on websites
Copy a lightweight embed to display your cloud on blogs and pages.
Update anytime
Replace text and your shared or embedded cloud updates automatically.
About this Word Cloud Tool
MakeCharts turns text into clear, professional word clouds. No design skills needed. AI sizes and places words for impact. Customize fonts, colors, rotation, and layout. Export or embed in seconds. Start free.
- ✓Built for speed and clarity
- ✓AI-assisted sizing and stop-word filtering
- ✓Archimedean and Rectangular spirals
- ✓Fonts, colors, and backgrounds you control
- ✓PNG/SVG export and easy embeds
Quick facts
How it works
From text to cloud in a few clicks
Add your text
Paste or type content from articles, surveys, or notes. Keep the raw text—AI will clean it.
Paste a customer review batch.
Let AI weight words
The system removes stop words, counts frequency, and sizes words for clear emphasis.
“delivery” appears 42 times → larger weight
Tune layout and style
Set max words, font family, rotation, spiral type, padding, colors, and background.
Max words 80, Helvetica, random colors, Archimedean spiral.
Export or embed
Download PNG/SVG, copy a share link, or embed on your site.
Export SVG for a presentation slide.
Use cases
Where word clouds clarify themes fast
Spot themes in audience language
Turn comments, reviews, and social posts into a cloud that reveals the words people use most.
Summarize readings and transcripts
Surface key topics from papers, lectures, and interviews for fast comprehension.
Synthesize feedback at scale
Visualize recurring feature requests and pain points to align teams quickly.
Pulse surveys and town halls
Highlight shared concerns and wins from open-ended employee responses.
Why choose AI
Faster setup, cleaner results, fewer manual tweaks
Traditional word clouds
- ✗Manual stop-word cleanup and word weighting
- ✗Limited control over collisions and spacing
- ✗Inconsistent color choices and contrast
- ✗Time-consuming sizing and layout testing
- ✗Difficult to reproduce or update results
AI-powered word clouds
- ✓Automatic stop-word filtering and precise frequency sizing
- ✓Smart spiral placement with adjustable padding
- ✓Palette guidance for readable, on-brand colors
- ✓Quick presets with min/max font size control
- ✓Easy to refresh with new text and keep consistency
Word cloud FAQ
Is this a free word cloud generator?
Yes. You can create, customize, and download word clouds free. Optional Starter and Pro plans add saving, embedding, and file uploads.
How do I use the word cloud generator?
Paste text, click Generate, then adjust max words, fonts, colors, rotation, spiral type, padding, and background. Download PNG/SVG or share a link when ready.
What does the AI optimize in my cloud?
AI removes common stop words, counts frequencies, scales font sizes between your min/max, orders by importance, and suggests readable color contrast. It respects all your layout settings.
Can I set maximum words, rotation, and layout?
Yes. Control max words, choose no rotation, fixed, or random angles, and pick Archimedean or Rectangular spirals. Adjust padding to prevent overlaps.
Does the word cloud generator free version support export?
Yes. You can download PNG or SVG and share a link for quick collaboration. Embeds and file uploads are available on paid plans.
Designed for everyone
- ✓Readable palettes with high-contrast options
- ✓No-rotation mode for maximum legibility
- ✓Keyboard-friendly controls and clear focus states
- ✓Descriptive titles and alt text prompts for exports
- ✓Motion can be reduced by disabling animation
Your data, your control
- •We don’t sell your data or share text you paste for advertising
- •You decide what to download, share, or embed
- •Delete charts and data anytime from your account
- •Secure transfer for shared links and downloads
- •Processing focuses on generating your visualization only
Create your word cloud now
Paste text, pick a style, and export in minutes—free forever.