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Gantt Chart Maker Online – Simple Project Timelines

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Gantt Chart Maker

Plan your project schedule visually. Add tasks, set start and end dates, and update progress to generate a professional timeline.

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Privacy Shield: Your Gantt chart data is saved exclusively in your browser's local storage. Your project timelines remain 100% private and are never uploaded to any servers.
Gantt Chart Maker tool by VectraTools

Quick answer

Enter a task name, start date, end date and progress percentage, then press + Add Task. The Gantt chart maker draws each task as a bar on a shared timeline, shading the completed part darker, and shows the overall project date range. Delete tasks with ✕, and press Print / Save as PDF to share the chart.

A Gantt chart shows a project as horizontal bars on a calendar. You can see at a glance when each task starts and ends, which tasks overlap and how far along the work is.

This Gantt chart maker keeps things simple: no accounts, no complex settings. Type in your tasks and the timeline builds itself, scaling automatically to fit the first start date and the last end date.

Example Project Timeline

TaskStartEndProgress
Research and planning2 Nov8 Nov100%
Design mockups6 Nov17 Nov70%
Development16 Nov4 Dec30%
Testing and fixes1 Dec10 Dec0%
Launch11 Dec12 Dec0%

The chart header shows the project span, here 2 Nov to 12 Dec, and overlapping bars make it clear that design and development run in parallel for a few days.

How to Use the Gantt Chart Maker

List your tasks in order before you start. Rough dates are fine; you can delete and re-add a task to change it.

Step 1: Enter the task name, start date, end date and progress

Type the task, pick the start and end dates and enter how much is done as a percentage, then press + Add Task.

Task name, start date, end date and progress fields

Step 2: Each task becomes a bar on the project timeline

The bar’s position and length match the dates, the darker part shows progress, and the axis labels mark dates across the project. Remove a task with ✕.

Gantt chart with five task bars and progress shading

Step 3: Print or save the chart as PDF

Press Print / Save as PDF to print the timeline or save it for a client or team. Reset Project clears all tasks.

Print / Save as PDF and Reset Project buttons

Tips for a Clear Gantt Chart

  • Keep task names short so they fit the label column.
  • Break long tasks into phases of one to two weeks.
  • Update progress weekly so the chart reflects reality.
  • Leave a small buffer before deadlines such as a launch date.

Gantt Chart vs Kanban Board

A Gantt chart is best when timing and overlaps matter, such as planning a launch date. A Kanban board is better for day-to-day work where the order changes often. Many teams plan with a Gantt chart and track daily work on a Kanban board.

Why Use an Online Gantt Chart Maker

Full project-management software can take hours to set up for a small project. A Gantt chart maker in the browser gives you a clean timeline in minutes. Use this Gantt chart maker for website launches, events, school projects, content calendars or client proposals that need a simple schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Gantt chart maker free?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up.

Is my chart saved?

Yes. Tasks are stored in your browser and reload when you return on the same device.

Can I edit a task?

Delete it with ✕ and add it again with the new dates or progress.

Does it support task dependencies?

No. The chart shows timing and progress; arrange tasks in order to show which follows which.

How do I share the chart?

Press Print / Save as PDF and choose “Save as PDF”, then send the file.

Does it work on phones?

Yes, the timeline scrolls sideways on narrow screens, though a laptop gives the best view.

MH

Written and tested by Muhammad Hasnain

Founder of VectraTools. Behaviour described here was checked against the tool’s own output. Last reviewed: October 2026.