Data GIF Maker: Google with a new service will help you convert boring data into stunning animations.
Yes, Google has announced a handy animation tool that will basically allow you to turn tedious graphical charts into fun GIF images. The so-called Data GIF Maker allows to users define the desired parameters and convert them into graphic data.
Google's Simon Rogers reports that the company created the application to make it easier for journalists to turn their data into images. But anyone can benefit from using the tool.
Although a Google team says GIF Maker can be used to visualize data of competitive interest, Rogers explains that the tool provides opportunities for all kinds of data, such as "phone numbers, sales numbers, movie ratings" and more.
Using Data GIF Maker is pretty simple:
Enter your data
Select names for these points of comparison
Choose colors for each data entry
Add explanatory text
Click on "Download as GIF"
You can play with Data GIF Maker and convert boring stats to vibrant animations.
The tool takes some time to complete creation images, so be patient…