# Animate PowerPoint Charts in Python

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Source: https://docs.aspose.com/slides/python-net/animated-charts/
Updated: 2026-08-05


## **Introduction**

Aspose.Slides for Python via .NET supports animating the chart elements. **Series**, **Categories**, **Series Elements**, **Categories Elements** can be animated with [ISequence.add_effect](https://reference.aspose.com/slides/python-net/aspose.slides.animation/isequence/) method and two enums [EffectChartMajorGroupingType](https://reference.aspose.com/slides/python-net/aspose.slides.animation/effectchartmajorgroupingtype/) and [EffectChartMinorGroupingType](https://reference.aspose.com/slides/python-net/aspose.slides.animation/effectchartminorgroupingtype/).
## **Chart Series Animation**
If you want to animate a chart series, write the code according to the steps listed below:

1. Load a presentation.
1. Get reference of the chart object.
1. Animate the series.
1. Write the presentation file to disk.

In the example given below, we animated chart series.

```py
import aspose.slides.animation as anim;
import aspose.slides as slides

# Instantiate Presentation class that represents a presentation file 
with slides.Presentation("ExistingChart.pptx") as presentation:
    # Get reference of the chart object
    slide = presentation.slides[0]
    shapes = slide.shapes
    chart = shapes[0]

    # Animate the series
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, 
        anim.EffectType.FADE, 
        anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, 
        anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, 
        anim.EffectChartMajorGroupingType.BY_SERIES, 0, 
        anim.EffectType.APPEAR, 
        anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, 
        anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart,
        anim.EffectChartMajorGroupingType.BY_SERIES, 1,
        anim.EffectType.APPEAR, 
        anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, 
        anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart,
        anim.EffectChartMajorGroupingType.BY_SERIES, 2,
        anim.EffectType.APPEAR, 
        anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, 
        anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart,
        anim.EffectChartMajorGroupingType.BY_SERIES, 3,
        anim.EffectType.APPEAR, 
        anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, 
        anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    # Write the modified presentation to disk 
    presentation.save("AnimatingSeries_out.pptx", slides.export.SaveFormat.PPTX)
```


## **Chart Category Animation**
If you want to animate a chart category, write the code according to the steps listed below:

1. Load a presentation.
1. Get reference of the chart object.
1. Animate the Category.
1. Write the presentation file to disk.

In the example given below, we animated chart category.

```py
import aspose.slides.animation as anim;
import aspose.slides as slides

with slides.Presentation("ExistingChart.pptx") as presentation:
    # Get reference of the chart object
    slide = presentation.slides[0]
    shapes = slide.shapes
    chart = shapes[0]

    # Animate the categories
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectType.FADE, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart,
        anim.EffectChartMajorGroupingType.BY_CATEGORY, 0,
        anim.EffectType.APPEAR,
        anim.EffectSubtype.NONE,
        anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart,
        anim.EffectChartMajorGroupingType.BY_CATEGORY, 1,
        anim.EffectType.APPEAR,
        anim.EffectSubtype.NONE,
        anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart,
        anim.EffectChartMajorGroupingType.BY_CATEGORY, 2,
        anim.EffectType.APPEAR,
        anim.EffectSubtype.NONE,
        anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart,
        anim.EffectChartMajorGroupingType.BY_CATEGORY, 3,
        anim.EffectType.APPEAR,
        anim.EffectSubtype.NONE,
        anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    # Write the presentation file to disk
    presentation.save("AnimatingCategories_out.pptx", slides.export.SaveFormat.PPTX)
```


## **Animation in Series Element**
If you want to animate series elements, write the code according to the steps listed below:

1. Load a presentation.
1. Get reference of the chart object.
1. Animate series elements.
1. Write the presentation file to disk.

In the example given below, we have animated series' elements.

```py
import aspose.slides.animation as anim;
import aspose.slides as slides

# Load a presentation
with slides.Presentation("ExistingChart.pptx") as presentation:
    # Get reference of the chart object
    slide = presentation.slides[0]
    shapes = slide.shapes
    chart = shapes[0]

    # Animate series elements
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectType.FADE, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 0, 0, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 0, 1, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 0, 2, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 0, 3, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 1, 0, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 1, 1, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 1, 2, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 1, 3, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 2, 0, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 2, 1, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 2, 2, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_SERIES, 2, 3, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    # Write the presentation file to disk 
    presentation.save("AnimatingSeriesElements_out.pptx", slides.export.SaveFormat.PPTX)
```


## **Animation in Category Element**
If you want to animate categories elements, write the code according to the steps listed below:

1. Load a presentation.
1. Get reference of the chart object.
1. Animate categories elements.
1. Write the presentation file to disk.

In the example given below, we have animated categories elements.

```py
import aspose.slides.animation as anim;
import aspose.slides as slides

with slides.Presentation("ExistingChart.pptx") as presentation:
    # Get reference of the chart object
    slide = presentation.slides[0]
    shapes = slide.shapes
    chart = shapes[0]

    # Animate categories' elements
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectType.FADE, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 0, 0, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 0, 1, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 0, 2, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 0, 3, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 1, 0, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 1, 1, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 1, 2, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 1, 3, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 2, 0, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 2, 1, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 2, 2, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)
    slide.timeline.main_sequence.add_effect(chart, anim.EffectChartMinorGroupingType.BY_ELEMENT_IN_CATEGORY, 2, 3, anim.EffectType.APPEAR, anim.EffectSubtype.NONE, anim.EffectTriggerType.AFTER_PREVIOUS)

    # Write the presentation file to disk
    presentation.save("AnimatingCategoriesElements_out.pptx", slides.export.SaveFormat.PPTX)
```

## **FAQ**

### Are different effect types (e.g., entrance, emphasis, exit) supported for charts like for regular shapes?

Yes. A chart is treated as a shape, so it supports the standard animation effect types, including entrance, emphasis, and exit, with full control via the slide's timeline and animation sequences.

### Can I combine chart animation with slide transitions?

Yes. [Transitions](/slides/python-net/slide-transition/) apply to the slide, while animation effects apply to objects on the slide. You can use both together in the same presentation and control them independently.

### Are chart animations preserved when saving to PPTX?

Yes. When you [save to PPTX](/slides/python-net/save-presentation/), all animation effects and their ordering are preserved because they are part of the presentation's native animation model.

### Can I read existing chart animations from a presentation and modify them?

Yes. The [API](https://reference.aspose.com/slides/python-net/aspose.slides.animation/) provides access to the slide timeline, sequences, and effects, allowing you to inspect existing chart animations and adjust them without recreating everything from scratch.

### Can I produce a video that includes chart animations using Aspose.Slides for Python via .NET?

Yes. You can [export a presentation to video](/slides/python-net/convert-powerpoint-to-video/) while preserving animations, configuring timings and other export settings so the resulting clip reflects the animated playback.