# How to Get Started with Power BI

> To get started with Power BI Desktop, download the app from the Microsoft App Store, connect to your data source, and load it. Next, drag fields to the canvas, select chart types from the Visualizations pane to build your report, fine-tune your visuals, and save your progress.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-get-started-with-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3f10ab56e05a00fe6ee6/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Head to the Microsoft App Store to download Power BI Desktop. Just search for it and click to start the installation process.
2. Launch Power BI Desktop and click 'Get Data' to select your data source. This is where your data journey begins!
3. In the 'Get Data' window, browse through available sources, select the one you need, and click 'Connect'.
4. Review your selected data in the preview window, make any needed adjustments, then click 'Load' to import it.
5. Now for the fun part! Drag fields to the canvas and select chart types from the Visualizations pane to build your report.
6. Fine-tune your visuals by adjusting colors, titles, and layouts. Your report is shaping up nicely!
7. Click the 'File' menu and select 'Save' to preserve your progress.