Free online timeline maker.

Quickly and easily design a trendy timeline in minutes with the Adobe Express free timeline creator. No experience required.

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Timelines

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infographic

Topics

timeline

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(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

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(Horizontal/Vertical)

Horizontal

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Create a timeline for free with Adobe Express.

Adobe Express's free online timeline maker tracks days, weeks, months, and more. Adobe Express has the tools you need to create an engaging and informative timeline for a historical infographic or business goals. Use a stunning free timeline template. Drop icons, pie charts, lines, and more into your design. Use one-click animated effects to impress viewers as you design your timeline. No design skills required.

Blank Template

Start from scratch

2:5

Tasks

infographic

Topics

timeline

Template IDs

(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

Orientation

(Horizontal/Vertical)

Vertical

Width

(Full, Std, sixcols)

sixcols

Limit

(number of templates to load each pagination. Min. 5)

Sort

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How to make a timeline.

Open Adobe Express.

Launch Adobe Express from your browser and search “timeline” to get started. You can also download Adobe Express app to start editing your timeline on mobile.

Get started with a free timeline template.

Browse and choose from our wide collection of ready-to-use timeline templates to help bring your vision to life faster. Picture how you want to lay out the details in your timeline and select a template that best matches your creative vision or start from scratch.

Customise with graphics, images, & videos.

Customise your timeline with handpicked imagery, icons, and design assets. Use graphic elements such as lines, circles, and other shapes to distinguish periods of time. You can even upload your own media to your timeline or browse Adobe Stock for tons of royalty-free images and videos to add to your project.

Add text on your timeline.

Plot periods of time on your design. Enter any text you want to feature in your timeline, including titles, captions, quotes, or significant people in history. Personalise with dozens of text effects and add animated effects to make it a trendy timeline video.

Save and share your timeline.

Choose your desired file format based on your digital or printed destination to save on any device.

Deliver a stunning timeline in style.

Visualise your ideas by designing your original timeline imaginatively and expressively. Drag and drop icons, pie charts, lines, and so much more to your timeline. Select any element and make them bounce, slide, or fade in and out of frame for an engaging viewing experience using Adobe Express one-click animated effects. Download as a GIF or video format, then share to any digital destination. No prior animation or motion design experience needed.

Let Adobe Express be your timeline design expert.

Discover how easy it is to show a sequence of events or highlight key moments in time using Adobe Express online timeline maker. Customise your visual project without limits with our beginner-friendly online editor. Uploading your logo or colour theme to your timeline enhances personalisation. Invite collaborators to co-edit your project to speed things up. Adobe Express makes it free to create, save, and share designs in minutes.

Unleash your creativity with Adobe Express.

Transform your creative vision into stunning content effortlessly with Adobe Express by your side. Empower yourself to design, edit, and share captivating visuals that stand out. Whether you're crafting eye-catching social media posts, designing professional presentations, or creating engaging videos, Adobe Express offers an intuitive platform with a rich array of templates and customisation options.

Design in Hindi, Bengali and Tamil.

No more language limitations! Adobe Express is now available in three of India’s most spoken languages, making it even easier to create everything from cards and social posts to flyers and video content. Design with confidence in the language that feels most natural to you.

Frequently asked questions.

Is it free to create a timeline with Adobe Express?

It’s free and easy to create a timeline using the Adobe Express online editor. All you have to do is open Adobe Express from your browser, select a free timeline template, and customise with tons of Adobe Stock icons, graphics, text, images, and so much more to choose from.

What should I include in my timeline?

When structuring a timeline, consider adding a title or details about the subject that indicates what you’ll be covering, events, milestones, significant dates, and the individuals involved if needed.

What’s the difference between a schedule and a timeline?

Schedules are normally used to document a routine or procedure you follow on a regular basis. Meanwhile, a timeline is a visual representation of a series of dates or specific timeframes expressed with graphics, text, and unique icons.

How do I create a timeline in Adobe Express?

The great news about Adobe Express is that you don’t need to create a timeline from scratch if you don’t want to. With the online editor open from your browser, search “timeline” to discover our vast collection of pre-made timeline templates and choose one that best matches the look you’re going for to start customising.

Do I need design experience to create a timeline in Adobe Express?

No prior design or editing experience is needed to use the Adobe Express timeline maker. All skill levels are welcome to start using Adobe Express today to start creating something amazing.