Power BI JSON Report Theme Generator by BIBB

Merging Simplicity with Functionality

BIBB’s Power BI Theme Generator web app sets new standards for creating themes with an unparalleled user experience. Let’s delve deep into why this “Power BI JSON Theme Generator” stands out and how it’s revolutionising the creation of Power BI report themes.

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Themes created with Power BI JSON Report Theme Generator by BIBB

Why Power BI Report Themes in JSON Are Crucial for Reporting

Power BI themes determine the appearance of your entire report by setting the colour schemes, font styles, and other visual elements. While Power BI provides default themes, professionals often require more tailored and brand-specific visuals.

With Power BI themes in JSON, users can specify property values, like colours and fonts, to create customised visual pieces for their reports. This flexibility is imperative to ensure the dashboards align with organisational branding or specific visual guidelines.

Introducing BIBB’s Power BI JSON Report Theme Generator: Simplicity Meets Power

BIBB’s generator encapsulates the company’s core belief in focusing on the user experience and ease of use. Let’s highlight its distinctive features:

No Heavy Lifting Required: BIBB eliminates the need to choose from hundreds of different properties. They’ve streamlined the process, ensuring that you focus on what’s essential - the visualisation.

Three-Step Magic: The Power BI theme creation with BIBB’s tool is as easy as 1-2-3:

Customize - Select your colors, fonts, and visual preferences
Create a JSON Theme - Generate the properly formatted theme file
Apply it to your Power BI report - Import and use your custom theme

Key Features That Make BIBB’s Generator Stand Out

Free Access for Newsletter Subscribers

Nothing beats accessing a powerful tool without the cost barrier. In BIBB, we understand this sentiment and offer our Power BI Theme Generator free to all our newsletter subscribers. We also provide a free template that synchronises seamlessly with their generator, adding more value to the user experience.

Intuitive User Interface

The generator features a clean, user-friendly interface that guides you through the theme creation process without overwhelming you with technical details. The streamlined workflow ensures that even users with no prior experience in JSON or design can create stunning themes.

Dashboard Preview & Live Power BI Integration

BIBB’s theme generator offers two powerful preview modes to visualise your themes before implementation, ensuring perfect results every time.

Real-Time Dashboard Preview

The built-in dashboard preview shows exactly how your theme will appear in Power BI with a realistic sample dashboard. This eliminates guesswork and allows for immediate adjustments before finalising your theme.

Power BI JSON Report Theme Generator by BIBB interface

Live Power BI Report Preview

The revolutionary Live Power BI integration allows you to connect your actual Power BI reports directly to the theme generator. See your custom themes applied in real-time to your own reports with authentic data and visualisations.

Key Features:

Direct Report Integration: Connect using your Power BI embed URL and access token
Automatic Theme Application: Themes are automatically applied when reports load
Real-Time Updates: Instantly see changes as you modify colors and settings
Secure Session Storage: Credentials are stored securely for your session only
Desktop Optimised: Available on computer-wide screens for optimal viewing experience

This feature transforms the theme creation process from guessing to seeing exactly how your themes will look with your actual business data.

How to Get Your Power BI Credentials

To use the Live Power BI integration, you’ll need two things: an Embed URL and an Access Token. Here’s how to get them:

Getting the Access Token (PowerShell Method)

The easiest way to get a Power BI access token is using PowerShell:

Install Power BI PowerShell Module (if not already installed):
```
Install-Module -Name MicrosoftPowerBIMgmt
```
Login to Power BI:
```
Login-PowerBI
```
Get Access Token:
```
Get-PowerBIAccessToken -AsString
```

This will return your access token as a string that you can copy and paste into the theme generator.

Getting the Embed URL

Open your Power BI report in the Power BI Service (app.powerbi.com)
Click on “File” menu → “Embed report” → “Website or portal”
Copy the Embed URL from the dialog box
The URL should look like: https://app.powerbi.com/reportEmbed?reportId=xxxxx&autoAuth=true&ctid=xxxxx

Getting the Embed URL

Security Notes

Tokens expire: Access tokens typically expire after 1 hour
Session storage: Credentials are only stored for your current browser session
No server storage: Your credentials never leave your browser or get sent to our servers
HTTPS only: All communication is encrypted via HTTPS

Multiple Customisation Methods

The application offers several innovative approaches to customise your theme:

Manual Colour Picker

Choose specific colours with precision using a professional colour picker.

Manual colour picker interface

Coolors Integration

Import color palettes directly from Coolors.co for professional colour schemes.

Coolors integration interface

Image Upload

Upload an image and automatically extract a harmonious colour palette from it.

Theme generator interface showing image upload and color extraction functionality Image upload color extraction interface

Trending Palettes

Access curated collections of trending colour combinations.

Trending palettes selection interface

Gradient Generator

Create beautiful gradient-based themes with smooth colour transitions.

Gradient generator interface

Magic Colour Selection

Let AI suggest optimal colour combinations based on your preferences.

Magic Colour Selection AI magic color selection interface

Font Customisation

Select from a wide range of professional fonts to match your brand identity.

Font Customisation Font customization interface

One-Click Export

When you’re satisfied with your theme, generating the JSON file requires just one click. The properly formatted file is automatically downloaded and ready to use in Power BI with no additional editing required.

The Technology Behind the Simplicity

Behind the user-friendly interface lies sophisticated technology that handles the complexity of the Power BI theme JSON structure. BIBB’s development team has meticulously engineered the application to:

Automatically set hundreds of individual theme properties
Ensure proper JSON formatting and compatibility with Power BI
Optimise colour combinations for accessibility and readability

Real-World Applications

Organisations across industries are already using BIBB’s generator to:

Create consistent branding across all Power BI reports
Develop multiple themes for different departments while maintaining brand guidelines
Save countless hours previously spent on manual JSON editing
Empower non-technical team members to participate in the design process

Conclusion

In a world where data visualisation is king, tools that enable effortless customisation are priceless. BIBB’s Power BI Theme Generator is a testament to how understanding users’ needs and focusing on simplicity can transform a task that once seemed arduous into a straightforward, enjoyable process. If you want to create compelling, consistent, and personalised “Power BI report themes”, it’s time to give BIBB’s tool a whirl!