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How to Create Interactive Charts in Flipsnack

Turn static chart images into interactive visuals using clickable pop-ups, AI living visuals, Google Sheets data, and embedded content.

Summary This article explains how to create and customize dynamic and interactive charts in Flipsnack using images, living visuals (AI animation), manual construction, pop-up overlays, Google Sheets-based charts, and embedded content.

Creating a visible chart with interactive details

  • Add a static chart image (PNG or JPG) to the page.
  • Place an interactive overlay on top:
    • Add a clickable area (hotspot) over the static image.
    • Configure the clickable area to open a pop-up containing the detailed, interactive chart or additional data.
  • This keeps the chart visible on the page while enabling deeper interaction when clicked.

Animate a static chart using AI living visuals

  • Select the PNG/JPG chart on the page.
  • Use the AI living visuals option to animate the static image into a short video.
  • After animating, place a clickable area over the animated chart the same way as for static images to provide pop-up details.

Build charts from native elements for a non-image look

  • Construct the visible chart directly in the editor using shapes and text boxes to reproduce bars, axes, labels, etc.
  • Add an interactive pop-up on top (clickable area) to present the full interactive version or supplementary information.

Generate charts from Google Sheets

  • Use the built-in option to generate charts based on data stored in Google Sheets.
  • Insert the generated chart into the publication and combine with overlays or AI animation as needed.

Embed dynamic or third‑party visuals

  • Where your plan supports embedded content or HTML, embed interactive charts (for example via iframe or external visualization tools).
  • You can also include video-based visualizations (YouTube/Vimeo links or MP4 uploads) to present animated data.

Other interactive options

  • Use slideshows or popup slideshows to present alternative views or sequences of chart visuals.
  • Combine multiple approaches (native shapes, image + overlay, AI animation, embedded content) to achieve the required visual style and interactivity.

Practical workflow (common pattern)

  1. Prepare your visual: static image (PNG/JPG), native elements, or embedded chart.
  2. Place the visual on the page.
  3. If desired, animate the visual with AI living visuals (select image → animate).
  4. Add a clickable area over the visual.
  5. Configure the clickable area to open a pop-up, slideshow, or link to the embedded interactive chart or supporting content.
  6. Test the visual in preview to confirm visibility, animation, and pop-up behavior.

Tips

  • For a non-flat appearance, build charts from shapes/text boxes or animate exported images with AI living visuals.
  • Use overlays so the chart is visible immediately and additional interaction is accessible on click.
  • Embeds and some features depend on plan-level support for HTML/embedded content and video uploads.

Conclusion Combine static or native visuals with overlays, AI living visuals, Google Sheets charts, or embedded content to create charts that are both visible on the page and interactive when users click for more detail.