●MOTION CHART TOOL
Motion Chart Maker
for multivariate data.
Create a motion chart from CSV data and animate X, Y, bubble size, and time in an editable browser-based bubble timeline.
Motion Bubble Timeline
Show position, size,
and time together.
Add one row per entity and period, map values to X, Y, and bubble size, then preview how every entity moves through time before exporting the finished animation.
- Live CSV preview
- AI-assisted editing
- MP4, WebM, GIF & PNG
- HD through 4K
CSV Data guide
Build it with the right data shape
Use this chart-ready schema as your starting point. Replace the sample rows, keep the column structure, and preview the full animation before export.
- Best for
- Bubbles glide, resize, and regroup across periods to reveal multivariate change over time.
- Required columns
EntityPeriodXYSize- What one row means
- One entity at one period, with X and Y coordinates plus a numeric bubble size. Repeat each entity for every period.
Three-step workflow
- 1
Keep the header names and column order shown above.
- 2
Add one observation per row and keep names, units, and periods consistent.
- 3
Preview every frame, then tune labels, density, and animation timing.
Entity,Period,X,Y,Size
North,2021,22,64,38
South,2021,48,36,62
East,2021,71,72,44
West,2021,84,28,26
North,2022,31,69,46
South,2022,52,43,70
East,2022,66,78,51
West,2022,77,35,34
North,2023,39,75,58
South,2023,59,51,77
East,2023,72,83,63
West,2023,69,44,42
North,2024,47,81,72
South,2024,66,60,86
East,2024,79,88,75
West,2024,61,53,5501 Best use
When to use Motion Bubble Timeline
Use Motion Bubble Timeline when a trend view needs to make the main comparison easy to read. Bubbles glide, resize, and regroup across periods to reveal multivariate change over time. It works especially well in presentations, reports, product updates, and social video where the audience needs one clear takeaway.
Entity · Period · X · Y · Size
Bubbles glide, resize, and regroup across periods to reveal multivariate change over time.
Entity,Period,X,Y,Size
North,2021,22,64,38
South,2021,48,36,62
East,2021,71,72,44
West,2021,84,28,26
North,2022,31,69,46
South,2022,52,43,70
East,2022,66,78,51
West,2022,77,35,34
North,2023,39,75,58
South,2023,59,51,77
East,2023,72,83,63
West,2023,69,44,42
North,2024,47,81,72
South,2024,66,60,86
East,2024,79,88,75
West,2024,61,53,5502 Workflow
Build this chart in three steps
- 01
Paste or upload data that follows the sample columns: Entity · Period · X · Y · Size.
- 02
Open Motion Bubble Timeline, replace the example values, and check labels, colors, and ordering.
- 03
Preview the full animation, then export MP4, WebM, GIF, or PNG for the final channel.
03 Related charts
Compare other trend templates
Try a few reading patterns with the same data before choosing the clearest visual treatment.
04 FAQ
Questions about Motion Bubble Timeline
What data does Motion Bubble Timeline need?
Use the sample structure with these columns: Entity · Period · X · Y · Size. Keep labels consistent and use numeric values where the chart expects measures.
Can I create Motion Bubble Timeline from Excel or CSV?
Yes. Upload an Excel worksheet, paste a table, or add CSV data in LivelyChart. The template remains editable after import.
How can I export Motion Bubble Timeline?
Preview the animation in the browser, then export it as MP4, WebM, GIF, or PNG in landscape, portrait, square, or social formats.