Free Timeline Maker
Turn events and milestones into a clear, visual timeline in minutes.
Our free timeline maker lets you plot dates, phases, and milestones with ease. Describe your story and AI builds the timeline for you instantly.
Everything You Need in a Free Timeline Maker
Powerful enough for professionals, simple enough for anyone.
AI Timeline Generation
Describe your project, history, or story in plain language and the AI builds a complete timeline instantly — dates, titles, and descriptions included.
Vertical and Horizontal Layouts
Switch between vertical and horizontal orientations with one click to fit your presentation or document format perfectly.
Custom Colors per Milestone
Assign a unique color to each timeline event to highlight phases, categories, or priority levels at a glance.
Instant Live Preview
Every edit you make — date, title, color, or spacing — updates the timeline preview in real time so you always see the finished result.
Flexible Date Formats
Use years, months, full dates, or custom labels like 'Phase 1' — the timeline maker adapts to any chronological or sequential format.
No Design Skills Required
Plain-language controls for box size, spacing, and labels mean you spend zero time fighting settings and all your time on your story.
Add Your Timeline Data Your Way
Type It In
Add dates, titles, and descriptions directly in the editor — no spreadsheet needed.
Paste from Docs
Copy a list of events from a document or spreadsheet and paste it straight into the timeline maker.
Describe with AI
Tell the AI what your timeline covers and it will fill in the events, dates, and layout for you.
Upload a File
Pro users can upload CSV or Excel files to populate a timeline from structured data instantly.
Share Your Timeline Anywhere
Download as Image
Export your timeline as a high-resolution PNG or SVG for slides, reports, and social posts.
Share a Link
Get a shareable link so collaborators or clients can view your timeline instantly.
Embed on Any Site
Copy a simple embed code and add your interactive timeline to any website or blog.
Drop into Presentations
Paste your downloaded timeline image into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote with one click.
About MakeCharts Timeline Maker
MakeCharts is a free online chart maker built for clarity and speed. The timeline maker is one of 50+ chart styles designed to help you tell a story with data. No install, no design degree, and no fuss — just a beautiful timeline in minutes.
- ✓50+ chart types including timeline, Gantt-style, roadmap, and more
- ✓AI-powered generation from plain-language descriptions
- ✓Live preview updates as you edit — what you see is what you get
- ✓Export as PNG or SVG, share a link, or embed on any site
- ✓Free plan with unlimited chart creation and downloads
- ✓Trusted by students, marketers, project managers, and researchers
Timeline Maker by the Numbers
How to Make a Timeline for Free
Three steps from blank page to finished timeline.
Describe or Enter Your Events
Type your milestones directly, paste a list, or let AI generate events from a short description of your topic.
'Company founded in 2010, Series A in 2013, product launch in 2016, IPO in 2022'
Customize Colors and Layout
Adjust colors, choose vertical or horizontal orientation, and fine-tune box sizes and spacing to match your brand or presentation.
Switch to horizontal, color-code phases blue and green, increase spacing for clarity
Download, Share, or Embed
Export a high-res image, grab a shareable link, or copy an embed code to publish your timeline wherever it needs to go.
Download as PNG for a pitch deck, or embed on a project page
Who Uses This Free Timeline Maker
From project managers to teachers — timelines tell every kind of story.
Visualize Project Phases and Milestones
Map out sprints, deliverables, and deadlines on a clean project timeline that keeps stakeholders aligned and on track.
Create History and Event Timelines
Build engaging history timelines for lessons, presentations, or research papers that make chronological events easy to grasp.
Tell Your Brand Story Visually
Show investors, customers, or media how your company evolved with a polished company history timeline or campaign recap.
Plan and Document Life Events
Capture personal milestones, plan a wedding, track a fitness journey, or create a family history timeline with ease.
Templates
Start with professionally designed templates
Milestone Timeline Template: Visualize Your Project Journey
Map every key achievement from kickoff to launch with a clear, professional milestone timeline that keeps your team and stakeholders aligned.
Event Timeline Template
Visualize your project milestones, product launches, and key events in a clear, professional timeline you can customize in minutes.
Free Blank Timeline Template
Visualize milestones, events, and project phases with a ready-to-use timeline template you can customize in seconds.
Project Timeline Template
Visualize every phase of your project — from kickoff to launch — with a clear, professional timeline that keeps your team aligned.
View All Templates
Browse the full library to find more templates tailored to your chart.
Free Timeline Maker vs. Manual Tools
Stop wrestling with presentation software — use a dedicated timeline maker.
Manual Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- ✗Hours spent aligning boxes and shapes by hand
- ✗Reformatting breaks every time you add an event
- ✗No AI to suggest or auto-populate timeline events
- ✗Hard to maintain consistent colors and spacing
- ✗Exporting a clean image requires extra steps
- ✗Not purpose-built for timelines — always a workaround
MakeCharts Free Timeline Maker
- ✓AI generates a full timeline from a single description
- ✓Adding or reordering events reflows the layout instantly
- ✓Purpose-built controls for dates, colors, and spacing
- ✓Vertical and horizontal layouts with one click
- ✓Download high-res images or share a link in seconds
- ✓Completely free to start — no account required
Timeline Maker FAQ
Is this timeline maker really free?
Yes — MakeCharts is free to use with no sign-up required. You can create, customize, and download timelines at no cost. Paid plans unlock more AI credits, file upload, and advanced features, but the core timeline maker is always free.
How do I make a free timeline online?
Open the free timeline maker, enter your events with dates and titles, and your timeline renders instantly. You can also describe your timeline in plain language and let the AI build it for you. When you are happy, download or share it — the whole process takes under two minutes.
Can I use AI to create a timeline automatically?
Yes. Type a short description of your topic — such as 'history of the internet from 1960 to 2000' — and the AI will generate a complete timeline with dates, titles, and descriptions. You can then edit any item manually to refine the result.
What types of timelines can I create?
You can create project timelines, historical timelines, company history timelines, product roadmaps, event schedules, biography timelines, and more. The flexible date format supports years, months, full dates, or custom labels like 'Phase 1'.
Can I customize the colors and layout of my timeline?
Absolutely. Each timeline event can have its own color so you can color-code phases, categories, or priorities. You can also switch between vertical and horizontal layouts, adjust box sizes, and control spacing — all with simple controls and live preview.
Built for Everyone
- ✓Works in 12+ languages so you can create timelines in your own language
- ✓No design background needed — plain-language controls guide every step
- ✓Runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile
- ✓Free forever with no credit card and no hidden limits on core features
- ✓Simple enough for students, powerful enough for business professionals
Your Data, Your Control
- •Your timeline data is used only to render your chart — not shared or sold
- •You can download and delete your work at any time
- •No account required means less personal data collected by default
- •We do not use your chart content to train AI models without consent
- •You control what you share — nothing is made public unless you share the link
Start Your Free Timeline Now
No sign-up. No design skills. Just your story, visualized.