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Historical Timeline Creator

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Historical Timeline Creator

Simple

Enter text → get timeline. Use for school projects, slide decks, storytelling, genealogy and more.

Fast

See your timeline take shape as you type. Enter labels and dates and see the time scale adjust automatically. Export instantly.

Flexible

Create timelines for any period of time, from ancient history to the future. Use for free or upgrade for more features.

Free Timeline Editor

Replace or edit the text below to create your own timeline.

Tip: Create timelines on a desktop computer or in a larger window for a better experience.

Help

Tips for making timelines.

The format for timeline data is pretty simple.

Any text you want followed by a comma and a date or range, 2024
It really is that simple, 1994-1997
You can include BC and AD to be more specific, 14BC-400AD

If an event isn't showing up, double check the text that you entered to verify it matches the format above, or see if you exceeded the max number of events that the free version supports.

The Export button will save your timeline as a PNG file.

Upgrade

Bigger timelines; more features.

The timeline editor above will always be free. But if you want more features (like more events, more color options, more export size control, etc), you can pay for a standard plan.

For one low price you'll be able to create richer timelines and get access to new standard features as they are released. You'll also be supporting a small software business that hopes to make more useful stuff in the future.

So what are you waiting for? Upgrade now!