Turn ideas into structured outlines fast.
Create clean, professional outline charts for essays and documents—free and online. Use AI to draft your structure or paste bullets; tweak indentation, line height, connectors, and colors in seconds.
Why this outline maker
Purpose‑built for clear hierarchy and fast editing
AI essay drafts
Turn a short prompt into a complete essay outline with intro, body points, and conclusion.
Precise indentation
Control indent size and node spacing so every level is easy to scan.
Readable spacing
Adjust line height for dense notes or roomy, presentation‑ready charts.
Connector styles
Show or hide connectors; switch between solid or dotted for visual clarity.
Color by hierarchy
Apply distinct colors to top‑level branches to guide attention.
Multi‑root outlines
Keep related outlines together (e.g., Essay + Sources) in one canvas.
Bring your content
Type & paste
Start from scratch or paste bullets and headings; we map them to levels instantly.
Bullet import
Drop in a list from docs or notes; indentation becomes the hierarchy.
AI from prompt
Describe your topic and tone; the AI drafts a structured outline you can refine.
Start with template
Use ready examples like project plans or essay formats, then edit labels and colors.
Share and export
Download image
Export crisp PNG or SVG for slides, docs, or LMS pages.
Share link
Create a view link to send outlines without attachments.
Embed anywhere
Paste a lightweight embed to show live outlines on your site or wiki.
Version copies
Duplicate outlines to try variations without losing the original.
About this tool
This AI‑powered outline chart maker turns ideas into organized structures in minutes. It’s built for essays, projects, and documentation. You control indentation, spacing, connectors, and colors. Start free, no sign‑up. Export or share when you’re ready.
- ✓Optimized for essay planning and academic work
- ✓Fast AI generation with clear, editable levels
- ✓Precise visual controls for readability
- ✓Multi‑root support for related outlines
- ✓Instant preview and one‑click export
Quick facts
How it works
From idea to finished outline in minutes
Describe or paste
Enter a topic or paste bullets. The tool detects levels and sections automatically.
“Persuasive essay: school uniforms” or paste a 5‑point list.
Refine with AI
Ask for more depth, rephrase headings, or add counterarguments. The structure updates instantly.
“Add a rebuttal section and concise thesis sentence.”
Tweak appearance
Set indent size, line height, node spacing, and connector style. Color‑code main sections.
Indent 24px, line height 1.4, dotted connectors, distinct colors for I–V.
Export or share
Download as PNG/SVG, copy a link, or embed on your site or LMS.
Export for a slide deck or share a link with classmates.
Use cases
Structured thinking across subjects and teams
Essays and research plans
Plan thesis statements, arguments, evidence, and conclusions with a clean hierarchy.
Articles and briefs
Outline headlines, subheads, and key points for blogs, newsletters, and scripts.
Project outlines
Map phases, tasks, and documentation in one multi‑root outline for quick planning.
Study guides
Summarize chapters and concepts with nested levels and readable spacing.
Templates
Start with professionally designed templates
Introduction to Philosophy Course Outline — Outline Chart Template
This template visualizes a 14‑week philosophy syllabus by modules, weeks, topics, readings, learning objectives, and assessments.
American Literature Course Outline – outline Chart for Faster Planning
Visualize a 15-week course by units, weekly topics, authors, works, objectives, and assessments.
Rhetorical Analysis Essay outline: Plan, Analyze, Write
This template visualizes your introduction, thesis, rhetorical situation, appeals, body points, and conclusion to build a strong rhetorical analysis essay outline.
Private Pilot Course Outline Chart for Fast Planning
This template visualizes your private pilot course outline—modules, lessons, prerequisites, flight-hour minimums, and exam checkpoints—in one clear hierarchy.
Artificial Intelligence Course Outline — Outline Chart Template
Visualize your AI curriculum as a clean hierarchy of modules, lessons, objectives, prerequisites, and assessments.
English 101 Course outline Template for Fast Syllabus Planning
Visualize an English 101 course outline with modules, weeks, objectives, readings, assignments, assessments, and policies in a clear hierarchy.
View All Templates
Browse the full library to find more templates tailored to your chart.
Why choose AI‑assisted outlines
Less formatting, more thinking
Traditional outline tools
- ✗Manual indentation and formatting take time
- ✗Hard to keep consistent spacing and levels
- ✗Limited visual cues; sections blend together
- ✗Reordering breaks structure and numbering
- ✗Sharing requires files and version chasing
AI‑powered outline charts
- ✓Instant essay drafts from a short prompt
- ✓Consistent indent, spacing, and connectors by default
- ✓Color‑coded branches improve scanning
- ✓Drag or edit labels; hierarchy updates safely
- ✓One‑click share link, embed, or export
FAQs
Is this an essay outline creator free to use?
Yes. You can create and export an essay outline chart for free with no sign‑up required. Upgrade only if you need advanced features like file upload or saving unlimited versions.
How does the AI build my essay outline?
Provide a topic or paste notes. The AI proposes an introduction, organized body points with evidence, and a conclusion. You can ask for more depth, add counterarguments, or simplify language—updates apply instantly to the outline chart.
Can I customize indentation, spacing, and connectors?
Absolutely. Adjust indent size, line height, and node spacing for readability. You can show or hide connectors and choose solid or dotted styles to match your preference or presentation needs.
What export options are available?
Download PNG or SVG for slides and docs. You can also share a view link or embed the outline on a website, LMS, or wiki so others can view the latest version.
Does it support multiple outlines in one view?
Yes. Create multi‑root outlines to keep related structures together, such as an essay plan alongside a sources or documentation outline.
Inclusive by design
- ✓Readable defaults with adjustable line height and spacing
- ✓Accessible color choices with clear contrast for branches
- ✓Keyboard‑friendly editing for quick node changes
- ✓Concise labels and structure for screen‑reader clarity
- ✓Works smoothly on desktop and mobile screens
Privacy & control
- •Your outlines remain yours; share only when you choose
- •No selling of your personal content or prompts
- •Delete any outline or your account at any time
- •Exports are local files; embeds can be revoked
- •Minimal data retained for service reliability
Plan your essay now
Draft, refine, and export a polished outline chart in minutes—free.