Create custom visuals with R or Python

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If your organization relies on open-source languages like R and Python, you can write scripts to transform data and create visualizations. Using R and Python visuals in Power BI extends the opportunity to collaborate with Data Scientists in your organization, and enables the use of visuals your data team may already be using.

Note

This module won't go in-depth for creating R and Python visuals, however you can review the Add an R or Python visual Microsoft Learn unit for more detail.

R visuals

In order to develop R visuals, you'll need a supported version of R installed first. Then add the R visual to the canvas, just like using a table or bar chart visual, and add your R code within the visual.

Python visuals

To develop Python visuals, you need to have Python installed on your machine. Many Python packages are supported in Power BI, but not all. See Learn which Python packages are supported in Power BI for a complete list of supported packages and Python visual limitations.