Free think-cell student license
Turn data into results through storytelling
think-cell is the fastest way to create stunning charts and unlock data storytelling in your presentations that move business forward - for your studies and beyond.

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Better slides, 70% faster than before
Use think-cell to boost your productivity and create professional looking slides much faster
- Better grades - at your fingertips
- Intuitive tool with 40+ chart types

Tell more convincing stories with stunning data visualization
Take your presentations to the next level by applying industry-leading storytelling and data visualization techniques
- Inspire people and change minds
- Supercharge your communication skills

Land your dream job
think-cell is the de-facto industry-standard for leading companies (i.e. BCG, Tesla, Intel)
- Stand out of the crowd - boost your CV
- Kick start your career

What students say

I used to dread creating charts until I started using think-cell. Now I actually look forward to exploring the many ways I can bring numbers to life with think-cell's numerous features!

I learned about think-cell after working with some consultants. I was amazed at how quickly they created visually stunning yet complex charts and graphs. At Tuck, I explored think-cell to develop that skill-set, which provided a distinct value-add to my first-year project team and allowed me to better contribute to my summer internship!
See how think-cell addresses your typical PowerPoint pain points
think-cell helps you create stunning charts in minutes, boosts your slide layout and automates your regular reports. And all this with a single PowerPoint add-in. Here are its most awe-inspiring features.
Gantt charts you can create in PowerPoint
Ensure maximum clarity in your project management reporting.
- Show project status with data-driven elements like Harvey balls and checkboxes.
- Choose your timescale and add activity bars and milestones that connect directly to the calendar.
- Add or remove items and the chart adapts automatically to maintain readability.
Waterfall charts without workarounds
Create waterfall charts to show how different drivers contribute to an overall change. Industry standard for EBITDA bridge and P&L statements.
- Display multiple series with stacked segments.
- Include totals and subtotals that calculate automatically.
- Add segments that cross below the baseline.
Chart annotations for data-driven stories
Highlight key insights with a range of auto-calculated enhancements that are positioned perfectly for best practice chart layouts.
- Use labels and legends for clearer data communication.
- Add CAGR arrows that automatically update when your chart changes.
- Show your audience what matters with value lines and difference arrows.
think-cell Library for the assets you need
Start building faster with the perfect foundation for your business presentations.
- Quickly access all your favorite slides, images and presentation resources.
- Draw on over 250 business templates so you never start from a blank slide.
- Find exactly what you need with slide-level search and powerful filters.
Automated Mekko charts
Build Mekko charts to show data in two dimensions, using column width for total category sizes and height for proportions.
- Choose from unit axis or percentage axis.
- Avoid manual workarounds as column widths are calculated automatically.
- Combine smaller segments to ‘Other’ to reduce noise.
Smart text boxes for professional layouts
Use smart text boxes that automatically form optimized layouts so you can stop worrying about the size and alignment of your slide elements.
- Focus on writing content rather than arranging objects.
- Combine smart text boxes to quickly create tabular structures.
- Make edits and add elements without breaking your slide.
Data automation that gives you full control
Link any content from a cell in Excel to charts or any other object in your PowerPoint presentation.
- Choose between automatic and on-demand updates to stay in control and maintain full data consistency.
- Move, rename or email your Excel files and the links to your presentation will stay intact.
- Integrate data from other sources like Tableau or populate templates with think-cell’s API.
Chart scanner to pull data from images
Instantly convert flat images into fully-functional, data-driven think-cell charts.
- Take a column or bar chart from any source and replicate it in your presentation.
- Capture all chart values and category labels.
- Edit, annotate, and adjust styling as you can with any other think-cell chart.
Frequently asked questions
think-cell licenses for academic use are completely free of charge. There is no autorenewal function and we will never ask you for your bank or card details.
Any currently enrolled student at a verified higher education institution can access our program. Under this free licensing scheme, the software must be used exclusively for educational and non-commercial purposes.
Students are eligible to sign up for a free think-cell license via the think-cell Student Portal.
If you are a member of teaching staff, you can request a license directly via our Professor Portal.
Each academic license will be fulfilled by a free license key, valid for 12 months or until your graduation. Upon expiry, if you are still a student, you will be able to request a renewal. A new key will be generated and you will enjoy uninterrupted access to think-cell.
Yes! Any student using think-cell will access the same product with full functionality and features as any paying customer using it for commercial purposes. Any users with a free academic license will also have the same level of software updates and access to new versions and upcoming features of think-cell.
Yes! You can request a free license as a member of teaching staff via our Professor Portal. You will be granted a free 12-month license pending a verification.
think-cell licenses for academic use are completely free of charge. There is no autorenewal function and we will never ask you for your bank or card details.
Any teaching staff at a verified higher education institution can access our program. Under this free licensing scheme, the software must be used exclusively for educational and non-commercial purposes.
Teaching staff are able to request a free license via our Professor Portal. We will verify your eligibility and typically send you a confirmation within a few days.
Any student currently enrolled in higher education is eligible to validate their own free license. To access their license key, they need to simply refer to the Student Portal.
Yes! We have a wealth of material to help you integrate think-cell into the classroom and engage your students with the hands-on use of an industry-standard tool.
From case-based homework assignments to free and comprehensive training resources, as a member of teaching staff you will be well set to help your students learn in-demand skills with think-cell.
For more information on how think-cell can help your students, please get in touch with our team at academics@think-cell.com.
Yes, staff at an accredited higher university are eligible for free and full use of our tool, but this license must be used exclusively for non-profit or educational purposes.
To request access as a member of staff, simply send a request to us here. We will verify your eligibility and typically send you a confirmation within a few days. For questions please reach out to at academics@think-cell.com.
Any student or member of teaching staff can gain free access to think-cell via our landing page for students and professors.
Get to know the Academics Team
Feel free to contact our team at academics@think-cell.com
Head of Academic Programs
Jonas Gerhard

Academic Program Associate EMEA
Sibei Lin

Academic Program Associate APAC
Paul Tran

Academic Partnership Manager Americas
Josh Hewitt

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