Free timeline maker.
Write a date and what happened, one per line. Get a precise, presentable timeline in seconds.
First line is the title. One idea per line. Label: detail adds a description; indent two spaces to branch.
How to use the timeline maker.
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List your milestones.
Write a title, then one milestone per line in order: a date or phase, a colon, and what happens.
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Choose a timeline style.
Try a classic line, an alternating layout, milestone cards, or a zigzag. The preview updates instantly.
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Export it.
Download a PNG for slides or an SVG that stays sharp at any size, or keep refining it in the editor.
Start from a template.
Browse all templates
Questions, answered.
How do I add dates?
Start each line with the date or phase, then a colon and the event, like 2023: Opened the Berlin office. Years, months, quarters, and labels like Week one all work.
Are milestones spaced by date?
No. Milestones are spaced evenly in the order you write them, which keeps every label readable. Write them in chronological order.
How many events can a timeline have?
Four to eight events read best. You can add more, and the editor offers vertical and winding layouts for longer histories.
Is this timeline maker really free?
Yes. You can write, preview, switch layouts, and download a PNG or SVG without an account or a card. Signing up is only needed for AI drafting and cloud sync.
Does this page use AI?
No. The preview follows your lines exactly: each line becomes an item, a colon adds a description, and indentation adds a branch. Nothing is invented. If you want AI to draft or rewrite a diagram, open it in the editor and sign up for 10 free AI credits a month.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The diagram is drawn in your browser. When you choose Open in editor, it's saved to this browser's local storage, not to a server, unless you sign in and turn on sync.
Can I make a project timeline or roadmap?
Yes. Use phases or weeks instead of years. For forward-looking plans, the roadmap maker has layouts made for what comes next.
