Timeline Maker
Build stunning visual timelines and export them as images instantly.
What is it?
The Timeline Maker is a free browser-based tool for creating horizontal or vertical visual timelines. Add events with titles, dates, and optional descriptions. Each event is placed automatically along the timeline axis in chronological order. Customize each event's color, drag events to reorder them, and export the entire timeline as a high-resolution PNG for presentations, reports, project plans, or history projects.
How to use it
- Click "Add Event" and enter a title, date, and optional description.
- Repeat to add all events — they auto-sort chronologically.
- Click any event card to edit its details or change its color.
- Toggle between horizontal and vertical timeline orientation.
- Drag events to manually override the display order if needed.
- Click "Export PNG" to download the finished timeline image.
Why use this tool
Timelines communicate chronological information far more clearly than tables or bullet lists. They are essential for project management Gantt previews, historical narratives, company milestones, educational presentations, and personal life maps. Our maker auto-sorts events, handles overlapping date ranges gracefully, and produces a clean exportable image — all without the cost or complexity of dedicated project tools.
Frequently asked questions
How many events can I add?
The tool handles up to 50 events comfortably. Very large timelines may require scrolling on the exported image.
Can I use date ranges instead of single dates?
Yes. Each event supports a start date and an optional end date, which renders as a span bar on the timeline.
Can I change the timeline color scheme?
Yes. Each event has its own color picker, and you can set a global theme for the timeline background and axis.
Can I import events from a CSV?
Yes. Click "Import CSV" and upload a file with columns: title, date, description. The tool will populate the events automatically.
Is my timeline saved?
Yes. The timeline data is saved to localStorage automatically and restored on your next visit.