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Free Project Timeline Generator

Map the work between a real start date and deadline. Add your own phases and dependencies, then get a dated schedule you can review and adjust before sharing.

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  • Review before sharing
  • Copy and download

Build your first draft

Add the dates and work you already know. The schedule is calculated in your browser from those details.

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Your result

Your project timeline

A first-pass schedule based on the dates and work you entered.

Your result will appear here

Add a few details to the form and generate a draft you can edit, copy, or download.

Use the generator

A clear first draft, in three steps.

The tool structures what you enter. Review names, dates, assignments, and requirements before you treat the result as a plan or agreement.

  1. 01

    Set the project start and target deadline.

  2. 02

    List the major phases or deliverables in their real sequence.

  3. 03

    Add dependencies and fixed constraints, then review each date.

Practical guidance

What makes a project timeline useful?

A useful timeline makes sequence and ownership visible. It shows the work that must happen, the dates that matter, and dependencies that can move a milestone. Keep phases at a level where someone can tell whether they are complete; split a phase if it hides several different handoffs.

A useful project timeline should include

  • Start and finish dates for each phase
  • Milestones that mark a decision or handoff
  • Dependencies beside the affected work
  • A next action that can begin without waiting for the whole plan

Common questions

About this project timeline

How are the dates calculated?

The generator divides calendar days between your start date and deadline across the phases in the order entered. It does not estimate effort, remove weekends, or account for holidays, so adjust dates for actual capacity.

Can I use this for a project with dependencies?

Yes. List prerequisites and handoffs in the dependency field. They are carried into the output so you can check that dependent phases start only after their inputs are ready.

Is a generated timeline a commitment?

No. It is a planning draft based on your inputs. Confirm availability, approvals, and estimates with the people doing the work before treating dates as commitments.

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