Custom Visuals

Lesson in the Power BI Roadmap · Stage 13: Visualization Basics

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Custom Visuals?

Custom visuals are chart types built by Microsoft or third parties beyond the default set included in Power BI, imported from the AppSource marketplace or a local file. They extend what can be shown beyond the built-in visual gallery, covering things like specialized chart types or interactive widgets. Custom visuals can carry their own performance and security considerations since they run custom code inside the report.

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Custom Visuals: common questions

Can I learn Custom Visuals in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Custom Visuals in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this Custom Visuals tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 83 of 131 in the free Power BI roadmap, in stage 13, Visualization Basics. If you are new to Power BI, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.