Free Project Timeline
Lay out project phases and tasks along a timeline with dates and durations.
What is the Project Timeline?
Lay out project phases and tasks along a timeline with dates and durations.
Enter phases or tasks with start dates and durations to see them as bars along a date axis. The chart shows how phases follow each other and where they overlap.
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 Timeline
Using the project timeline 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
Group tasks into phases and name each phase by its deliverable, so stakeholders see outcomes, not just activity.
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 timeline 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
How is a timeline different from a Gantt chart?
A timeline stresses sequence and key dates; a Gantt chart also shows each task's duration and overlap. This tool shows both from the same inputs.
How should I choose durations?
Base them on past similar work if you have it, and add a buffer for review or waiting time.
Is the project timeline 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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