Create a timeline online for free
Turn project milestones, product roadmaps, company history, or event plans into a clean visual timeline. Start from an editable template, replace the dates and labels, adjust the layout, and export your timeline when it is ready.
Try it now — edit this timeline live
Click any milestone to edit the date or label, drag cards around the axis, and add new events as your plan changes. Your edits are saved in your browser.
Milestones ready to edit
Start with a horizontal timeline layout, then replace the sample dates, phases, and event labels with your own.
No sign-up to start
Open the timeline maker in your browser and begin editing immediately. Sign in only when you want cloud saving.
Export without a watermark
Download your finished timeline as a PNG for slides, docs, reports, planning notes, or stakeholder updates.
Flexible whiteboard canvas
Add notes, arrows, frames, branches, and sketches around the timeline when a simple linear chart is not enough.
How to make a timeline
A useful timeline is not just a row of dates. It should show the sequence, the big milestones, and enough context for readers to understand what changed over time.
Choose the timeline purpose
Decide whether you are showing a project plan, product roadmap, company history, research schedule, or event plan.
Add dates and milestones
List the moments that matter. Keep labels short and use dates, weeks, quarters, or phases depending on how precise the plan is.
Arrange the visual order
Place events left to right on a horizontal axis, or split a long timeline into phases so labels stay readable.
Export or share
Use the final timeline in a presentation, planning document, retrospective, investor update, or project brief.
Common timeline use cases
Project timelines
Show kickoff, design, development, review, launch, and follow-up milestones in one readable view.
Product roadmaps
Communicate quarterly plans, beta windows, releases, and future bets without building a full Gantt chart.
Company history
Turn founding dates, launches, funding rounds, and growth moments into a simple visual story.
Research and events
Plan studies, campaigns, school projects, workshops, and event schedules around key dates.
Timeline resources
Timeline template
Start from a ready-made timeline layout and replace the sample milestones with your own.
Timeline examples
Browse project, roadmap, company history, research, and event timeline examples.
Best free timeline makers
Compare free timeline maker tools, templates, export options, and no-sign-up limits.
Gantt chart template
Use a Gantt chart when tasks have durations, owners, dependencies, and parallel tracks.
Timeline maker FAQ
Is CodePic free for making timelines?
Yes. You can open the timeline maker and start editing for free. Signing in is only needed for cloud saving and account features.
Can I create a timeline without signing up?
Yes. The editable timeline template opens directly in your browser, so you can replace milestones and export a PNG before creating an account.
Can I export my timeline as an image?
Yes. CodePic supports PNG export, so you can use your timeline in presentations, documents, reports, and planning updates.
When should I use a timeline instead of a Gantt chart?
Use a timeline for milestones, history, roadmaps, and simple sequences. Use a Gantt chart when tasks have durations, dependencies, owners, and overlapping work.
Ready to create your timeline?
Open the free timeline maker, edit the sample milestones, and export a timeline your team can understand at a glance.
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