About KPI Studio

KPI Studio is a tool for turning raw data into polished, animated visualizations without spending hours in traditional motion design software. Paste in your data, choose how you want to tell the story, customize the look, and create something ready for video, social media, presentations, or the web.

Why I built KPI Studio

I’m John Catalano, founder of KPI Studio.

I’ve spent 16 years working in finance, and I still work with data and metrics every day. Along the way, I developed a passion for not just analyzing numbers, but finding better ways to communicate them visually.

That’s why I built KPI Studio. I wanted a faster way to turn raw numbers into compelling visual stories without learning complicated animation software or spending hours building them by hand.

Today, I build KPI Studio from end to end.

From product design and development to customer experience and growth. I also talk directly with the people using it, so their feedback has a real impact on what I build next.

How KPI Studio works

  1. Copy and paste your data

    Copy your values from Excel, Google Sheets, or ChatGPT and paste them directly. No spreadsheets, no file imports, no setup. The app automatically recognizes what kind of chart fits your data.

  2. Confirm chart type and customize

    KPI Studio automatically suggests the right chart for your data. Confirm the chart type (bar, line, pie, bar race, count-up, gauges, and more) and adjust colors, timing, and animation style with a real-time preview.

  3. Export video-ready animation

    Download as:

    • MP4 for YouTube and standard video timelines
    • GIF for social media and web
    • MOV or WebM with transparent background for overlays

    Files are ready in seconds. Drop them directly into Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.

Built for people who communicate with data

When you hit a deadline and need a chart immediately

Most creators convert when they run into a deadline and need an animated chart right now. KPI Studio is built for that moment. Paste your data, pick a chart type, and export a finished animation in under 60 seconds. No motion designer, no freelancer, no delay.

When you're making a YouTube video with data

Whenever a video needs a chart, whether a revenue comparison, a subscriber ranking, or a year-over-year growth stat, KPI Studio gets you from raw numbers to a finished animated export fast. No motion design skills required.

When you're adding charts to a Premiere Pro or Final Cut timeline

Export as MP4 or transparent MOV and drop it directly into your editing timeline. KPI Studio charts are built to land cleanly in any video editor: Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.

When you're creating finance or educational visuals on a schedule

Creators in finance, education, history, science, and documentary who publish regularly rely on KPI Studio to keep pace with demand. Update the data, re-export, and keep moving. No render queue, no back-and-forth with a motion designer, no waiting.

How KPI Studio is different

Under 60 seconds from data to export

Paste data, pick a style, and export a polished animated chart in 60 seconds. No timelines. No iteration. No render queue. It is the fastest path from raw numbers to a finished animation.

Replaces After Effects and eliminates the need for freelancers

KPI Studio handles all the keyframing and easing automatically. You control the data and the visual style. The animation logic is built in. No motion design experience required, and no freelancer budget needed.

Exports that work in any video editor

Every file format (MP4, GIF, MOV, ProRes) is designed to land cleanly in a video editing timeline, not just display in a browser. Works with Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, and DaVinci Resolve.

Transparent background export

Export with an alpha channel and overlay your animated chart directly over video footage or custom backgrounds. Essential for professional video production workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KPI Studio?

KPI Studio is a platform that lets data-driven video creators turn raw numbers into polished, animated charts in under 60 seconds. It replaces complex tools like After Effects and eliminates the need for freelancers. Paste your data, choose a chart type, and export a video-ready MP4, GIF, or transparent MOV. No motion design experience required.

What chart types does KPI Studio support?

KPI Studio supports animated bar charts, line charts, count-up number animations, percent change animations, bar chart races, pie charts, gauge animations, and more. All chart types export as video-compatible formats.

Does KPI Studio work with Premiere Pro and Final Cut?

Yes. Export your animated chart as an MP4 and drag it into your Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve timeline. For transparent background overlays, export as MOV or WebM with an alpha channel.

How is KPI Studio different from Canva or After Effects?

Canva produces basic animated charts designed for web and social use, not video timelines. After Effects can produce polished animations but requires motion design expertise and hours of setup per chart. KPI Studio is purpose-built for video workflows: fast to use, no skills required, and every export is video-ready.

Is KPI Studio free to use?

KPI Studio includes free animated chart exports to get started. A Pro subscription unlocks unlimited MP4, GIF, and transparent MOV exports. PNG and static frame exports are always free.