Sankey diagram templates
Browse Sankey diagram templates for flow volumes, budget allocations, and multi-stage paths. Each preview opens in the editor with sample nodes and link widths you can replace with your own flow data.
Browse Sankey diagram layouts
Sankey diagram templates show how quantities move through stages—marketing funnels, energy transfers, or cost breakdowns—with band thickness proportional to value. This gallery lists layouts with node columns, curved links, and label alignment already tuned so you can focus on data instead of layout math.
Open any template card to load illustrative source-target flows in the editor. Swap node names, add stages, or import CSV rows that describe from, to, and amount columns. Color presets help distinguish stages before you export for stakeholder decks.
This route documents template previews and gallery browsing, not a full Sankey builder tutorial. That separation leaves creation-focused keywords available for a dedicated maker page while this URL serves layout discovery.
Compare gallery cards for column count and vertical spacing before you import data—busy flows need taller templates, while simple two-step allocations read clearly on compact layouts.
Sankey templates
Popular template layouts for this chart type
Multi-stage flow template
Pick a layout with three or more columns when you need to show how volume splits and recombines across process steps.
Budget or cost allocation preview
Use templates tuned for left-to-right spending flows where band width represents dollar or percentage share.
Recycling and loop-friendly layouts
Some gallery previews include return paths or secondary branches—open them when feedback loops matter to your story.
Node spacing and label presets
Templates balance vertical spacing so stage names stay readable; refine labels after importing your categories.
High-resolution flow export
Customize link colors and node padding, then download PNG or SVG for annual reports or data stories.
How to use a Sankey diagram template
- Choose a Sankey template whose column count and link density match your flow story.
- Open the preview and replace sample nodes and link values with your dataset or CSV import.
- Adjust colors, node order, and link opacity, then export the diagram.
Frequently asked questions
- What data format do Sankey templates expect?
- Samples use rows with source node, target node, and value fields. Edit them in the data panel or import a CSV with the same structure after opening a template.
- Can I reorder stages in a Sankey template?
- Yes. After opening a layout you can rename nodes and adjust column positions in the editor without rebuilding link curves manually.
- How do I keep labels readable on busy flows?
- Start with a simpler gallery template, merge minor flows into an "Other" node, or increase chart height in the editor before export.
- Is this a Sankey chart maker page?
- No. It is a template gallery for browsing flow layouts. Maker-style guides can target different search intent on a separate URL.
- Can I duplicate a Sankey template for another dataset?
- Yes. Open the same gallery layout again after exporting, or bookmark the template URL and reload it whenever you need a fresh copy with new node names.
Open a Sankey diagram template
Select a flow preview above or open the default Sankey layout with sample links loaded.