Import a visual from Appsource into your Power BI workspace

Power BI comes with many out-of-the-box visuals that are available in the visualization pane of both Power BI Desktop and Power BI service.

Many more certified Power BI visuals are available from the Microsoft AppSource. These visuals are created by Microsoft and Microsoft partners, and are validated by the AppSource validation team. You can download these visuals directly to your visualization pane.

You can also develop your own Power BI visual, or get one from a trusted friend or coworker.

If you download or receive a Power BI visual file, you have to upload it to the visualization pane before you can use it to create Power BI content.

Import a Power BI visual directly from AppSource

To import a Power BI visual directly from AppSource:

  1. Open your report in Power BI Desktop or Power BI service.

  2. Select the ellipsis from the visualizations pane.

    Screenshot of visualization pane ellipsis.

  3. Select Get more visuals from the menu.

    Screenshot of get more visuals.

  4. Select AppSource visuals and select on the visual you want to import.

    Screenshot showing visuals available for import.

  5. Select Add to add the visual to your report.

    Screenshot of visual description and download link.

    Tip

    Click on Download Sample to download a sample Power BI dataset and report created by the visual publisher. The sample report demonstrates what the visual looks like and how it can be used. It can also include useful comments, tips, and tricks from the publisher.

  6. When the visual has successfully imported, select OK.

    Screenshot of successful import.

  7. The visual now appears as a new icon in the visualizations pane of the current report. Select it to create the visual on the report canvas.

    Screenshot of new imported visualization pane.

  8. If you want the visual to remain on the visualization pane for all reports right-click on it and select Pin to visualization pane.

Import a visual file from your local computer into Power BI

Power BI visuals are packaged as .pbiviz files that can be stored on your computer. These files can be shared with other Power BI users. Visual files can be downloaded from Appsource onto your computer, but you can also get custom visuals from a trusted friend or colleague. Custom visuals that come from sources other than official Microsoft sources should be imported only if you trust the source.

To import a Power BI visual (.pbiviz file) that has been downloaded to your local computer:

  1. Open your report in Power BI Desktop or Power BI service.

  2. Select the ellipsis from the visualizations pane.

    Screenshot of visualization pane ellipsis.

  3. Select Import a visual from a file from the menu.

    Screenshot of import from a file.

  4. If you get a message cautioning you about importing custom files, select Import if you trust the source of the file.

    Screenshot of caution: import custom visual.

  5. Navigate to the folder that has the custom visual file (*.pbiviz) and open it.

  6. When the visual has successfully imported, select OK.

    Screenshot of successful import.

  7. The visual now appears as a new icon in the visualizations pane of the current report. Select it to create the visual on the report canvas.

    Screenshot of new imported visualization pane.

  8. If you want the visual to remain on the visualization pane so you can use it in future reports, right-click on it and select Pin to visualization pane.

Next steps

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