Free Chart Templates for NinjaTrader 8 (2026 Download)

Chart Templates for NinjaTrader 8

These free chart templates for NinjaTrader 8 are a collection that we've put together. Some were based off our users who submitted their templates for us to collect and compile together. If you have any that you would like to submit, please feel free to contact us to submit your template files.

You might also enjoy trying out our ATM Template Pack which is free .

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Installing Chart Templates

This is a very easy process. You will download a zip file that needs to be extracted. The location you want to place these files is going to look something like this (but will be unique to each person).

Installation Folder:
C:\Users\UserName\Documents\NinjaTrader 8\templates\Chart

To Use Templates:

Once the template files are installed correctly, you can right click on your chart, and go to Templates -> Load -> Select Template Once a template is loaded, you can also overlay a chart in NinjaTrader to compare two instruments, even when they use different time frames. If your templates use Renko, Range, or Tick bars, learn how to line up economic news releases with non-time-based chart events so scheduled announcements still appear correctly. After loading a template, learning a few chart navigation shortcuts makes it much faster to scroll, zoom, and review price action on your new layout.

If you do not see the templates there, check to make sure the files are located in the directory mentioned above. If you only see 1 file, you probably did not extract the zip file. You should see a bunch of .xml files that start with XABCDTrading.

Need Help Installing Templates?

If you need help, please feel free to contact us and we can certainly help you get these setup and installed correctly. Once your templates are working, you can also set up NinjaTrader 8 Gmail notifications so alerts from your charts arrive directly in your email inbox.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install chart templates in NinjaTrader 8?

To install chart templates in NinjaTrader 8, download and extract the zip file, then place the extracted .xml files into the folder C:\Users\YourUserName\Documents\NinjaTrader 8\templates\Chart. Once installed, right-click on your chart and go to Templates → Load → Select Template. If you don't see the templates listed, make sure you fully extracted the zip file and that the .xml files are in the correct directory.

Are there free chart templates available for NinjaTrader?

Yes, there are free chart templates available for NinjaTrader 8, including community-submitted collections. These can typically be downloaded in a single click as a zip file containing multiple .xml template files. Users can also submit their own custom templates to contribute to the collection.

Why are my NinjaTrader chart templates not showing up?

If your chart templates are not showing up in NinjaTrader 8, the most common cause is that the zip file was not fully extracted. You should see multiple .xml files in the templates folder rather than a single compressed file. Verify that the files are placed in the correct directory: C:\Users\YourUserName\Documents\NinjaTrader 8\templates\Chart.

Can I use chart templates with Renko or tick-based charts?

Yes, chart templates can be used with Renko, Range, or Tick bars in NinjaTrader 8. However, since these are non-time-based chart types, you may need to take extra steps to line up economic news releases so that scheduled announcements still appear correctly on your charts.

How do I load and apply a chart template in NinjaTrader?

To load a chart template in NinjaTrader 8, right-click on your chart, navigate to Templates → Load, and then select the desired template. Once loaded, you can also overlay charts to compare two instruments, even if they use different time frames. Learning chart navigation shortcuts can help you scroll, zoom, and review price action more efficiently on your new layout.