Making decisions, big or small, can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Whether you’re choosing what to eat for dinner, deciding on a game to play, or picking a raffle winner, the process can be time-consuming and stressful. But what if there was a tool that could make these choices not only easier but also fun? Enter the Online Spinner wheel, and specifically, Picker Wheel, a versatile and customizable solution for all your random selection needs.
What is an Online Spinner Wheel? Discover Picker Wheel
An online spinner wheel, also known as a random wheel or decision wheel, is a digital tool that simulates a physical spinning wheel. Users input a list of options, spin the wheel, and let chance determine the outcome. Picker Wheel stands out as a particularly stylish and feature-rich online spinner. It’s designed to be user-friendly, offering a variety of customization options to suit any scenario where random selection is needed.
Forget flipping a coin or drawing straws. Picker Wheel uses an advanced algorithm to ensure fair and unbiased results every time you spin. This makes it perfect for a wide range of applications, from simple everyday decisions to more complex situations like:
- Raffles and Giveaways: Randomly select winners for contests or promotions.
- Educational Activities: Engage students in the classroom or during remote learning sessions.
- Team Building and Games: Add an element of surprise to team activities and games.
- Event Organization: Make quick decisions during events, like choosing speakers or activities.
- Personal Choices: Decide on anything from meals and movies to travel destinations.
With Picker Wheel, the possibilities are endless. It’s more than just a randomizer; it’s a tool to inject fun and efficiency into decision-making.
How to Use Picker Wheel: Your Go-To Online Spinner
Using Picker Wheel is incredibly simple and intuitive. In just three easy steps, you can have your random choice ready: Input, Spin, and Get the Result. Let’s break down each step to see just how easy it is to use this powerful online spinner.
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Insert Your Choices: Begin by adding your options into the Picker Wheel interface. You can input text or even images, or a combination of both!
- Text Input: Click the “+” button or press the “Return” or “Enter” key on your keyboard after typing each text option to add it to the wheel.
- Image Input: For a more visual experience, click the image input button. This allows you to add images from your computer or the web to represent your choices.
Alt: Button to insert text or image input on the Picker Wheel online spinner interface.
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Manage Your List: Once you’ve added your inputs, they will be displayed in a list. Here, you have full control over your choices:
- Edit: Change the text or image of any input.
- Rearrange: Drag and drop entries to change their position on the wheel.
- Duplicate: Create copies of entries if you want certain options to appear more frequently.
- Hide: Temporarily remove an entry from the wheel without deleting it.
- Delete: Permanently remove an entry from the wheel.
All changes you make are instantly reflected on the online spinner wheel, giving you a real-time preview.
Alt: List of input choices displayed on the Picker Wheel online spinner, showing options to edit, rearrange, duplicate, hide, or delete entries.
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Spin the Wheel and Get Your Result: Ready to make a decision? Simply click the prominent “Spin” button located on the random wheel itself, or press “Ctrl + Enter” on your keyboard.
Alt: The “Spin” button on the Picker Wheel interface, initiating the online spinner wheel to spin and select a random choice.
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Announcing the Choice: Watch as the online spinner wheel spins and slows down, finally landing on a random choice. Picker Wheel clearly announces the selected choice, indicated by the pointer at the end of the spin.
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Action Modes: After a choice is selected, Picker Wheel offers action modes, giving you further control over what happens next. You can use the Tab, Enter, or Esc keys on your keyboard to navigate, select, and close these actions quickly.
Alt: Display of a selected result on the Picker Wheel online spinner, with a list of action modes available for the user.
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Input Section Action Buttons: For even more control, Picker Wheel provides four function buttons within the Input section:
Alt: Action buttons located in the Inputs section of the Picker Wheel online spinner interface.
- Hide Inputs Section: Minimize the input section to give full focus to the spinning wheel, ideal for presentations or when you want a cleaner view.
- Shuffle Button: Randomly reorders your list of inputs before spinning, ensuring even greater randomness.
- View/Import Inputs: Quickly add a large list of text inputs by typing or pasting them in. You can also import inputs from a .CSV Excel file. This button also allows you to easily copy and paste your existing inputs.
- More Button: Access a menu of advanced functions, including customizing the title of your wheel and enabling weight for your choices.
Alt: The “More” button menu in Picker Wheel, displaying options for additional functionalities and settings for the online spinner.
These simple steps unlock the power of Picker Wheel, making it your go-to online spinner for any decision-making scenario. But the features don’t stop there!
Customize Your Online Spinner Wheel to Perfection
Picker Wheel offers a wide array of customization options, allowing you to tailor your online spinner wheel to match your specific needs and preferences. All customization settings are conveniently located in the “Tool Settings” section, found just below the wheel itself. Simply click the “Tool Settings” bar to expand the section and reveal the customization options.
Alt: Location of the Tool Settings section below the online spinner wheel in Picker Wheel.
Here’s a breakdown of the settings you can configure:
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Spin Behavior:
- Spinning Speed: Adjust the speed of the wheel spin from level 1 (slowest) to level 10 (fastest).
- Spinning Duration: Control how long the wheel spins, from a quick 1 second to a longer 30 seconds.
- Manual Stop Button: Enable a button to manually stop the wheel spin, giving you ultimate control.
- Mystery Spin: Replace input labels on the wheel with question marks (“?”) during the spin for added suspense.
- Spin Count: Set the number of spins before a result is declared.
- Random Initial Angle: Start the wheel spin from a random angle each time for even greater unpredictability.
- Initial Spinning: Have the wheel start spinning as soon as the page loads.
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Confetti & Sound:
- Confetti: Enable or disable celebratory confetti that bursts upon result selection.
- Sound: Toggle sound effects on or off.
- Customize Sounds: Personalize your online spinner experience by customizing the sounds played at the start, during the spin, and when the result is announced.
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Tool Colors: Choose from several pre-designed color themes to change the appearance of the wheel and interface.
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Background Color: Change the background color of the entire online spinner section to match your branding or style.
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Background Image (Premium): Premium users can upload a background image to be displayed behind the wheel, further enhancing visual customization.
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Spin Button (Premium): Premium users can customize the appearance of the spin button itself.
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Banner | Logo (Premium): Premium users can add their own logo or banner to the online spinner, perfect for branding and professional use.
Unlock even more personalization with premium features like custom wheel sounds, colors, and background images. (Premium Users)
File Storage: Save, Open, and Share Your Spinner Lists
Picker Wheel makes it easy to manage your online spinner lists. By default, your latest inputs and settings are automatically saved in your browser’s local storage. This means that when you return to Picker Wheel using the same browser, your data will be readily available.
Note: Data saved in browser storage may be lost if you clear your browser history or if your browser’s memory becomes overloaded.
For more robust storage and enhanced features, Picker Wheel offers cloud storage for logged-in users. Creating an account is free and unlocks significant benefits:
- Save Multiple Files: Free users can save up to 15 files, while Premium users can save up to 100!
- Access Anywhere, Anytime: Access your saved online spinner lists from any device, anywhere with an internet connection.
- Data Security: Enjoy peace of mind knowing your data is safely stored in the cloud, preventing accidental loss.
To sign up for a free account, simply click the menu button located at the top right of the page and select “Sign Up.”
Alt: Login and signup menu button on the Picker Wheel online spinner website.
Picker Wheel utilizes two types of files: “List” and “Share.”
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List Type: This is the standard file type for saving your data. List files are private and can only be opened and edited by you.
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Share Type: When you create a share link from a private List file, it becomes a Share file. Share files are viewable and copyable by others, but only you retain editing permissions. Converting a List file to a Share file is a one-way process.
4.1. How to Save Your Online Spinner List
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Once you’ve configured your online spinner with your desired inputs and settings, click the “File” button. Then, select “Save List as…” from the dropdown menu.
Alt: “File” button location in the Picker Wheel online spinner interface.
Alt: “Save List as…” option in the File menu of the Picker Wheel online spinner.
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Choose a file slot to save your list to and give it a descriptive name. You can also choose to overwrite an existing file. To also save your current tool settings (like colors and sounds), tick the “Include current settings” box.
Alt: Save file dialog box in Picker Wheel, allowing users to name and save their online spinner list, with an option to include current settings.
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The “Save List as…” option is primarily used for saving new data to a new file or replacing an existing one. Once you have saved a file, a simple “Save” button becomes available. Clicking “Save” will instantly update the currently open file with your latest changes.
4.2. How to Open or Delete Your Saved Spinner Files
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Click the “File” button and select “Open/Edit File…”
Alt: “Open/Edit File…” option in the File menu of the Picker Wheel online spinner.
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To Open: Choose the file you wish to open from the list. You can open both “List” and “Share” type files to edit them.
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To Delete: Select the file you want to delete. You can delete both “List” and “Share” files from this menu.
Share Your Wheel: Collaborate and Engage with Your Audience
Want to share your customized online spinner wheel with friends, family, or your audience? Picker Wheel makes sharing incredibly easy! You can share your wheel complete with your inputs and customizations.
Click the “Share” button located at the top right of the Picker Wheel website.
Alt: “Share” button location at the top right of the Picker Wheel online spinner website.
The system automatically captures your inputs (excluding current statuses like hidden entries) and the title of your wheel to include in the share link. You can also choose to include “Settings,” which will incorporate your customized sounds, colors, and other configurations into the shared wheel. People who open your share link will be in “Share View.”
Under “Share Method,” you’ll find several options:
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Share as Guest: Creates a duplicate of your wheel data. The original owner cannot edit the shared version after creation. Premium customizations are not included. Guest share links are automatically deleted if unused for 365 days or unopened for 60 days after initial creation.
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Share from File: Makes a file you’ve saved shareable. The owner retains editing rights, and any changes are synced in real-time to the shared link. Premium customizations are included if you have them. Share links from files are permanent as long as the original file exists. You can also choose to hide ads on the shared wheel and display your own banners instead.
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View Only: Share a wheel that others can only view and spin; they cannot copy or edit it.
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Can Copy: Share a wheel that others can view, spin, and copy to their own Picker Wheel account, allowing them to use it as a template.
Alt: Create share link options within Picker Wheel, offering different sharing permissions for the online spinner.
Once you’ve selected your share method and settings, click the “Create Share Link” button. A unique link will be generated, which you can copy and share. You can also share directly via Facebook or Twitter using the provided buttons.
Alt: Display of the generated share link data in Picker Wheel, ready for copying and sharing the online spinner.
Create New Wheels and Switch Between Them
Picker Wheel allows you to create and manage multiple online spinner wheels simultaneously. A “Switch Wheel” button is located in the header bar on desktop versions, or within the “File” button menu on mobile devices.
Alt: “Switch Wheel” button location in the header bar of the Picker Wheel online spinner interface.
Click “Create New Wheel” to generate a fresh, empty default Picker Wheel. You can create up to five wheels and easily switch between them. For example, you could have one wheel for names, another for activities, and another for prizes.
Important: Only the data from the currently active wheel is saved for your next visit. Data from inactive wheels will be lost when you refresh the page.
Alt: “Switch wheel” dropdown menu in Picker Wheel, showing options to create and switch between multiple online spinner wheels.
Modify Title Section: Add Context to Your Spinner
By customizing the title, description, and popup message of your online spinner, you can provide valuable context to your audience, making the purpose of your wheel clear.
To modify the title section, click the “More Button” within the Inputs section and select the title option.
Alt: Option to open or close the title section located within the “More” button menu in Picker Wheel.
Enter your desired text for the title, description, and popup message in the input modal that appears.
Alt: Title input modal in Picker Wheel, allowing users to customize the title, description, and popup message for their online spinner wheel.
The title and description will be displayed at the top of your online spinner, while the popup message will appear when a result is announced.
Alt: Location of the title and description display at the top corner of the Picker Wheel online spinner interface.
Alt: Example of a customized popup message displayed when a result is selected by the Picker Wheel online spinner.
Enable Weight: Control Probability in Your Online Spinner
By default, Picker Wheel distributes each input equally, giving every option the same chance of being selected. However, you can enable “Weight” to influence the probability of certain choices being picked.
To enable weight, click the “More Button” in the Inputs section and toggle the “Enable Weight” option.
Alt: Option to enable or disable weight for inputs in the Picker Wheel online spinner, found within the “More” button menu.
Once enabled, a “Weight” field will appear for each input.
Alt: Weight field displayed for each input in Picker Wheel when the weight feature is enabled for the online spinner.
Enter numerical values in the weight fields. The higher the weight value, the greater the chance that option will be selected. Picker Wheel calculates each input’s portion size based on its weight relative to the sum of all weights.
The weight feature can be toggled on or off at any time through the “More Button” menu.
View All Results and Scores: Track Your Spinner History
To review all past results from your current session or see accumulated scores (based on selection counts), click the “Open All Results” button.
Alt: “Open All Results” button location in the Picker Wheel online spinner interface.
This will display a history of all results selected by the online spinner wheel since your current visit began.
Alt: Display of the “All Results History” in Picker Wheel, showing a list of past outcomes from the online spinner wheel.
You can also view a summary of scores for each input in descending order, showing how many times each option has been selected during your current session.
Alt: Display of “All Results Scores” in Picker Wheel, showing a summary of scores for each input on the online spinner wheel.
To share your results with others, click the “Open Results Page” button. This will open a dedicated results page that you can share.
Alt: “Open Results Page” button in Picker Wheel, allowing users to access a shareable page displaying the results from the online spinner wheel.
You can clear all recorded results at any time by clicking the “Clear Results” button.
Alt: “Clear Results” button in Picker Wheel, enabling users to clear the history of results from the online spinner wheel.
Share Results: Showcase Your Spinner Outcomes
Picker Wheel offers two ways to share your results: single results and all results.
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Single Result: Share a single result immediately after it’s announced by clicking the share icon displayed next to the result.
Alt: Share button for a single result, displayed next to the announced outcome of the Picker Wheel online spinner.
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All Results: After opening the results page (as described in the previous section), you can create a shareable link to the entire results page. On this page, you can also download an image of your results.
Alt: Results page in Picker Wheel, displaying all results from the online spinner wheel and offering options to share or download the results.
Full Screen View: Maximize Your Spinner Experience
For a more immersive experience, Picker Wheel offers a full-screen view. Click the full-screen button (available on tablets and desktops) to expand the online spinner wheel to fill your entire screen.
Alt: Full screen button in Picker Wheel, allowing users to maximize the online spinner wheel to full screen.
In full-screen mode, the inputs section is hidden, allowing you to focus solely on the spinning wheel. You can still access results and scores through the “Open All Results” button.
Alt: Full screen view of the Picker Wheel online spinner, maximizing the wheel display and hiding the input section.
Types of Action Modes: Tailor Your Spinner’s Behavior
Picker Wheel offers three distinct action modes to customize how your online spinner behaves, adapting it to various decision-making scenarios. These modes give you more control than just a simple one-off random choice.
12.1. Normal Mode: The Classic Random Picker
Normal mode is the default setting and functions as a standard, one-time random decision maker. When you spin the wheel and click “Done,” the selected result is announced, and the wheel resets for the next spin. There are no lasting effects on the inputs in this mode.
Use Case 1: Digital Prize Wheel
Use Normal mode as a digital prize wheel for events or online contests. Input contestant names, spin the online spinner, and instantly determine a winner. For added excitement, pair Picker Wheel with a countdown timer to build anticipation.
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Alt: Picker Wheel Logo, representing the online spinner tool.
12.2. Elimination Mode: Narrow Down Your Choices
Elimination mode picks choices one by one and temporarily removes the selected input from the wheel for subsequent spins. This mode is ideal for narrowing down options or creating a selection process that avoids repetition.
Use Case 2: Classroom Participation
In a classroom setting, use Elimination mode to call on students randomly without repeating names. The online spinner wheel ensures fairness while preventing the same students from being chosen repeatedly.
Alt: Elimination mode selected on the Picker Wheel online spinner interface, illustrating the function of removing selected inputs.
Alt: Input list in Elimination mode on Picker Wheel, showing an example of a result being eliminated from the online spinner wheel.
12.3. Accumulation Mode: Build Up Scores Over Multiple Spins
Accumulation mode tracks and accumulates the number of times each input is selected across multiple spins. The count for each input carries over to subsequent spins, allowing you to see which options are chosen most frequently.
Use Case 3: Deciding on Meals
Use Accumulation mode to help decide on meals. Spin the online spinner wheel multiple times over a week. By accumulating the counts, you can identify the meal options that are randomly selected most often, potentially guiding your meal planning decisions. This mode can be more convincing than a single spin result.
Alt: Accumulation mode selected on the Picker Wheel online spinner interface, showing the functionality of accumulating counts for each input.
Alt: Input list in Accumulation mode on Picker Wheel, demonstrating how counts accumulate for each input across multiple spins of the online spinner wheel.
Premium Personalized Plan: Unlock Even More Features
Are you looking for an enhanced online spinner experience with:
- Ad-free usage?
- Expanded file storage?
- Advanced customization options?
- Your own logo/banner integration?
- Embeddable wheel customization?
- Direct support for the developers?
Consider upgrading to the Picker Wheel Personalized plan to unlock these premium benefits and support the ongoing development of this valuable tool. Visit our Personalized plan page to learn more.
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Alt: Picker Wheel Logo, encouraging users to explore the premium personalized plan for the online spinner tool.
Picker Wheel Family: Explore Specialized Tools
Beyond the main Picker Wheel, a collection of specialized online spinner tools has been created to cater to specific needs. Explore the Picker Wheel family of tools to discover more specialized randomizers.
Save Picker Wheel as an App on Your Device
For convenient access, you can save Picker Wheel as an app directly on your desktop or smartphone.
15.1. Desktop App Installation
To install Picker Wheel as a desktop app using Chrome:
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Open Picker Wheel in your Chrome browser.
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Click the Chrome Settings menu (three vertical dots in the top right corner).
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Navigate to “Save and Share” -> “Install page as app…”
Alt: Chrome settings button location, guiding users to install Picker Wheel as a desktop app.
Alt: “Install as app” confirmation dialog in Chrome, prompting users to create a desktop app for Picker Wheel.
Picker Wheel is now installed as a standalone app on your desktop or laptop. You can launch it directly without needing to open your browser and remember the website URL.
Alt: Picker Wheel app icon, displayed as a standalone application on a desktop, providing quick access to the online spinner tool.
15.2. Smartphone App Installation
To install Picker Wheel as an app on your smartphone:
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iOS (Safari): Open Picker Wheel in Safari. Tap the Share button (square with an upward arrow) and select “Add to Home Screen.”
Alt: “Add to Home Screen” option in iOS Safari, showing steps to install Picker Wheel as a smartphone app on iOS devices.
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Android (Chrome): Open Picker Wheel in Chrome. Tap the Settings button (three vertical dots) and select “Add to Home screen.”
Alt: “Add to Home screen” option in Android Chrome, showing steps to install Picker Wheel as a smartphone app on Android devices.
Picker Wheel is now installed as an app on your smartphone, providing quick and easy access to your favorite online spinner.
Let’s Spin the Wheel Now – Happy Spinning!
Ready to experience the fun and ease of decision-making with Picker Wheel? Try our online spinner now and discover how simple and engaging random selection can be!
