Gantt Chart Maker
Plan your project timeline visually — free, instant, no account needed.
What is it?
Gantt Chart Maker is a free browser-based tool for creating visual project timelines. Add your tasks, set start and end dates, choose a color for each task, and click Generate to render a professional horizontal bar chart on a canvas. A red dashed line marks today's date so you can see where you stand at a glance. Month headers keep the timeline easy to read, and each bar shows its duration label. When you are satisfied with the layout, export the entire chart as a PNG image. No software to install, no account to create, and your data never leaves your browser.
How to use it
- Click "Add Task" and enter a task name, start date, end date, and a color.
- Repeat for each task in your project until your list is complete.
- Click "Generate Chart" to render the timeline on the canvas.
- Review the chart, check the red "Today" line, and adjust any task dates if needed.
- Click "Export PNG" to download the finished Gantt chart to your device.
Why use this tool
Most project management apps require a subscription or a lengthy onboarding process. This tool gives you a clean, shareable Gantt chart in under a minute with no strings attached. It is ideal for freelancers planning client deliverables, students mapping out thesis milestones, or any team that needs a quick visual overview of a project without committing to heavyweight software. Everything runs locally in your browser, so sensitive project details stay on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
How many tasks can I add?
There is no hard limit. For best readability on screen and in the exported PNG, projects with up to 30 tasks work well. Very large task lists will produce a taller canvas and a larger file.
What does the red dashed line represent?
It marks today's date on the timeline so you can instantly see which tasks are past due, currently in progress, or still upcoming.
Can I edit a task after adding it?
Yes. Each task row has an edit button that lets you update the name, dates, or color before regenerating the chart.
Is my project data saved between sessions?
The tool uses your browser's local storage to preserve tasks when you close and reopen the page, so your work is not lost on a refresh.
What image format does the export produce?
The chart exports as a PNG with a white background, making it easy to paste into presentations, documents, or emails.