How to Create TreeMap in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create TreeMap in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your Power BI desktop and load your data.
In the 'Visualizations' pane, click the 'Treemap' icon.
Drag and drop your fields into the visual.
A Treemap visualizes hierarchical data where each rectangle represents a category.
The size of the rectangle corresponds to a measure.
Color can be used to represent another metric.
By following these steps, you can create a Treemap in Power BI.
Quick answer: To build a Treemap in Power BI, open your desktop and load data, select the Treemap icon in the Visualizations pane, and drag and drop your fields into the visual to represent hierarchical data categories, sizes, and colors based on your measures and metrics.
About this Power BI tutorial
Visualize hierarchical data by creating a Treemap in Power BI. Load your data, select the visual, and add your fields. This guide shows how to create TreeMap in Power BI in 7 steps, starting with "Open your Power BI desktop and load your data" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can create a Treemap in Power BI". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Power BI interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create TreeMap in Power BI?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Power BI data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Power BI. Related guides: How to Create a Vertical Bar Chart in Power BI, How to Create a Waterfall Chart in Power BI and How to Create an Excel Worksheet in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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