Free Project Charter
Define a project's purpose, scope, stakeholders and success criteria on one page.
What is the Project Charter?
Define a project's purpose, scope, stakeholders and success criteria on one page.
Complete sections for objectives, scope, deliverables, budget, timeline and approvals. The charter is a document the sponsor can sign before work starts.
Projects go wrong when nobody can see who does what and by when. A clear chart, register or report keeps a team looking at the same picture.
How to use the Project Charter
Using the project charter takes a minute or two. Your entries are saved in this browser, so you can come back later and carry on.
Step 1
Enter the project name and add your tasks, owners and dates.
Step 2
Check the chart or table in the preview and adjust anything that looks wrong.
Step 3
Download the PDF and share it with your team or client.
Tips for better results
State what is out of scope as well as what is in, since that prevents later disagreements.
Keep tasks small enough to finish in a week or two.
Update the chart whenever dates change so the team trusts it.
Privacy and where your data goes
Everything you type into the project charter stays on your own device. Zapxa does not receive your numbers or documents. If you clear your browser data, your saved entries will be removed, so download a PDF of anything you want to keep.
Frequently asked questions
Who signs the charter?
Usually the project sponsor and the project manager, plus any other approvers your organisation requires.
How long should it be?
One to two pages is usual; longer plans belong in a separate project plan.
Is the project charter free?
Yes. It is free to use with no signup, no watermark and no usage limits.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your inputs are processed in your browser and saved only in its local storage. They are not uploaded to our servers.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Zapxa works on phones, tablets and desktops. Use the print button or download a PDF to keep a copy.
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