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Project Timeline Generator
Turn a list of milestones and dates into a clean, proportionally-spaced timeline graphic you can download as a PNG. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
How it works
- List your milestones, one per line, as "Label, YYYY-MM-DD".
- Milestones are sorted chronologically and placed along a horizontal line, spaced proportionally to time between them.
- Download the result as a PNG to drop into a deck or status update.
FAQ
What format do milestones need to be in?
One per line, as "Label, YYYY-MM-DD" — for example "Beta launch, 2026-03-20". Milestones are automatically sorted by date regardless of the order you type them.
Why are milestones spaced by date instead of evenly?
The horizontal position is proportional to the time between milestones, so a 3-month gap visually looks longer than a 2-week gap — an evenly-spaced layout would misrepresent the schedule.
Can I use this for a roadmap with many milestones?
Yes — the canvas widens automatically to fit more milestones, though very long timelines are easiest to read with 4-8 milestones.
Is my project data sent anywhere?
No — the timeline is drawn entirely with the Canvas API in your browser.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | PowerPoint/Slides timeline | Gantt chart software |
|---|---|---|---|
| No slide deck or account needed | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Text-in, image-out in seconds | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Dependencies and task durations | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
If you just need a clean milestone graphic for a status update, not a full project plan, this skips the design tool entirely.