Free Word Cloud Generator

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.

No sign-up needed. Works great with paragraphs, lists, and transcripts.

Why this word cloud

Smart defaults, precise control, and fast output

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Accurate weighting

AI analyzes frequency and filters common stop words so important terms stand out correctly.

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Layout control

Choose Archimedean or Rectangular spirals with adjustable padding for clean, overlap-free placement.

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Flexible rotation

Set no rotation, fixed angles, or random angles for dynamic layouts without hurting readability.

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Color your way

Pick random, gradient, monochrome, or categorical palettes; match backgrounds for branded looks.

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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

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Type or paste

Enter or paste any text, from articles to transcripts, and get instant results.

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Upload files (Pro)

Import common text files or CSV in Pro to build word clouds fast.

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Use sample text

Start with example content to learn settings and see styles quickly.

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Reuse drafts

Return to saved charts (Starter/Pro) and refresh clouds with new text.

Share and export

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Download images

Export PNG or SVG for slides, docs, and print with crisp resolution.

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Shareable link

Create a view link to share your word cloud instantly.

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Embed on websites

Copy a lightweight embed to display your cloud on blogs and pages.

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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

Time to first cloud
<2 min
Words handled
10k+
Layouts
Archimedean & Rectangular
Fonts available
5 families
Free to use
Yes

How it works

From text to cloud in a few clicks

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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.

2

Let AI weight words

The system removes stop words, counts frequency, and sizes words for clear emphasis.

“delivery” appears 42 times → larger weight

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Tune layout and style

Set max words, font family, rotation, spiral type, padding, colors, and background.

Max words 80, Helvetica, random colors, Archimedean spiral.

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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

Marketing & Content

Spot themes in audience language

Turn comments, reviews, and social posts into a cloud that reveals the words people use most.

Education & Research

Summarize readings and transcripts

Surface key topics from papers, lectures, and interviews for fast comprehension.

Product & UX

Synthesize feedback at scale

Visualize recurring feature requests and pain points to align teams quickly.

Communications & HR

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.

AI weighting for instant clarity
Custom fonts, colors, and backgrounds
Rotation and spiral layout options
High-quality PNG/SVG export
Share links and website embeds
No sign-up required to try