--- title: Chart Image slug: chartimagegenerator description: How to integrate Chart Image with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_chartimagegenerator.png createdAt: 2025-12-21T20:10:25.017Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/chartimagegenerator.png" alt="Chart Image logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Chartly is an AI-powered tool that generates charts and dashboards from text prompts. Integrating Chartly with Make.com lets users automate the creation and sharing of data visualizations directly from their workflows, streamlining reporting and analytics tasks. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Chart Image documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Chart Image](https://docs.chartly.dev/troubleshooting) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Chart Image app in Make, you must have an API Key which can be obtained without signup, [create your account on Chart Image](https://chart.pdfmunk.com/?utm_source=make\&utm_medium=automation\&utm_campaign=pdf-generation). For subscription, refer to the [Chart Image pricing page](https://chart.pdfmunk.com/?utm_source=make\&utm_medium=automation\&utm_campaign=pdf-generation). # Connect Chart Image and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Chart Image and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Chart Image account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Chart Image account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Chart Image account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** dashboard** after logging into your Chartly account. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on the section for** API key management**. ![](https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-screenshots/) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the button to generate a new** API key**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://docs.chartly.dev/authentication) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Chart Image module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Chart Image account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Chart Image modules After connecting to the Chart Image app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a chart Create chart images by providing a simple chart configuration in JSON format, using an API compatible with ChartJs. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a sample chart Generates a sample JSON file that creates a chart with three datasets, each including specific labels and colors. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Chart Image resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Chart Image topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Chart%20Image) - [Chart Image website](https://chart.pdfmunk.com/?utm_source=make\&utm_medium=automation\&utm_campaign=pdf-generation) - [Chart Image API documentation](https://chartly.dev/) - [Chart Image page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/chartimagegenerator) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::