Free Timeline Maker | Timeline Creator

A timeline maker made for non-designers

Use the timeline maker to create a visual story of your company or your business journey. Choose from one of many easy-to-customize templates. Change the icons, colors, backgrounds, and fonts to match your brand or theme. The Visme editor lets you make the template longer or shorter at any time. Use animations and easily embed on your site. Download as an image to insert anywhere or share on social media.

visme timeline maker customization options

Customize every aspect of your timeline to fit your story.

The timeline maker allows you to edit anything, from the position and size of elements to the color schemes, fonts and backgrounds. Make the timeline shorter or longer with the draggable button at the bottom of the canvas. Use the built-in assets to add images and crop them, insert icons and customize their color schemes or animate any element.

Quick Tips: How to Use the Timeline Maker

Organize your timeline as a rough draft on a piece of paper. Have an idea of different sections in the timeline and a vision of the story you want to tell.
Enter the Visme Timeline Maker by logging in to Visme and starting a new project.
Click on the Infographics tab and choose #timeline from the directory next to the search bar. Otherwise, write “timeline” into the bar.
Browse through the collection of timeline templates inside the timeline creator until you find one that best fits your vision. Click on the blue Use This button to see it in the editor.
Change the icons, colors, and backgrounds in the template to match your theme. You can use the theme colors tab on the left-hand panel in the timeline creator or use your own color palette.
Add your own photos or use some from the left-hand Graphics panel in the timeline maker. There are also plenty of graphics and icons to choose from.
Customize the shapes to create a balanced design in the timeline maker. Choose your fonts and change their color and size to fit the composition.
Download your infographic from the timeline maker as a PDF with bleed marks and print it as a poster to hang on your wall.
Use the animation tools in the top right menu to create an interactive timeline. Simply add a movement to selected sections.
Download the infographic from the timeline creator as an image and insert into an email or a blog post. Share it on social media, specially Pinterest which is great for vertical graphics.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you create a Visme account?

Simply type www.visme.co in your address bar and create a free account with just your name and email.

How much does it cost to make a timeline infographic with the timeline maker?

Making a timeline with Visme is totally free. You can download or embed the finished graphic and use it however you want. If you would like to download it as a PDF with bleed marks, or an .html file, then you will need a Visme Standard Plan.

Are the timeline templates completely customizable?

Yes. The timeline generator lets you customize every single section of the template. You can change the icons, the graphics, the colors, the backgrounds, and fonts easily.

Can I change the length of the timeline template easily?

Yes. There is a draggable button which lets you make the timeline longer or shorter. You can add content blocks to add more content to your timeline.

Can I create an interactive timeline?

Yes. You can add animation to any section of your timeline infographic. The timeline maker will let you animate anything in the design. Remember to keep it balanced.

Can I use my Brand Kit when creating a timeline?

Yes, of course! All your Brand Kit assets are available in the timeline maker. You can apply your color palette, fonts and logo easily.

How to use the timeline maker in 3 easy steps:

Step 1

Log in to the Visme Dashboard and click the Infographics tab. Once inside, click on #timeline in the small directory next to the search box. Browse through all the available templates in the timeline maker.

Step 2

Pick the timeline infographic template which best fits the story you wish to tell. Once inside the timeline maker, change the icons and graphics with the options on the left-hand panel, or upload your own. Add photos from your computer, or find some in the Graphics tab. Enlarge or shorten the infographic with the draggable button at the bottom of the canvas.

Step 3

Use the timeline creator to generate animated infographics and embed them in a blog post or your site. Download as a static image to insert anywhere and share on social media easily. Cite your sources at the bottom of the graphic and include your website URL and logo.

Use the timeline maker to create a linear representation of important events.

Choose one of the many templates in the timeline maker. Change the icons, colors, and backgrounds to fit your brand or story. Add your own images or use the ones provided in the left-hand Graphics panel.