Online timeline maker software

The timeline connects the past, present and future events in a linear arrangement to form a clear timeline. ProcessOn provides two ways to make a timeline: mind map and flowchart. The operation is simple and efficient. There are also a large number of high-quality templates for cloning, allowing you to easily draw a timeline.

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Quickly create timeline charts

Mind map timeline

The system has 47 built-in theme styles, including simple style and business style. It also supports the insertion of multiple components such as pictures, notes, attachments, etc. It also provides a large number of exquisite icons, allowing you to quickly draw a professional and beautiful timeline.

Timeline Flowchart

The system has 26 built-in theme styles, and supports the insertion of multiple components such as pictures, notes, attachments, code blocks, etc. There are also a large number of timeline templates for cloning, allowing you to quickly draw professional and beautiful flowcharts.

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Mind Map Timeline

The mind map editor has a built-in timeline structure. You can first enrich the timeline graphic by adding subtopics and nodes, and then fill in specific information. Drawing a timeline with a mind map does not require too much layout, just simply set the style and color scheme.

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Flowchart Timeline

The flowchart timeline supports more personalized editing needs. For example, the direction and curve of the timeline, icon symbols and color matching, fonts and font sizes can be customized, but it also requires higher aesthetics and creative ability of the author.

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ProcessOn Timeline Product Highlights

Online collaboration

It is simple and convenient to make a timeline chart online. It supports collaborative creation by multiple people. You can also set sharing links to transmit information in real time.

Compatible with multiple formats

Supports importing timeline files drawn by Xmind and Visio, and supports exporting in PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG and other formats.

Cloud Storage

Timeline files are stored in real time, synchronized in the cloud between different terminals, historical versions can be traced, and data security is guaranteed.

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How to draw a timeline

Create a timeline for mind maps: Create a new timeline, or create a new mind map first and switch the structure to the timeline

The shortcut key Enter creates the main branch of the timeline, and Tab creates a sub-branch of the branch.

Insert icons, pictures, labels, links, notes and other elements to enrich the timeline

Flowchart timeline: Create a new flowchart, use the shortcut key L to draw a timeline, and drag rectangles, circles and other elements from the graphics library on the left to the timeline to mark time points and events.

Click on the AI Assistant in the top toolbar, the scene switches to the timeline, and you can enter specific requirements to automatically generate the timeline

You can also search for 'Timeline' in the ProcessOn template community to find the template you like and clone it directly.

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Timeline FAQ

How can a novice draw a timeline faster?

You can visit the ProcessOn template community, search for 'timeline' to find a suitable timeline template, clone it directly, and then modify and optimize it according to actual conditions.

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Should I choose a mind map or a flowchart to draw a timeline?

If your core need is to quickly create a simple timeline, it is recommended that you use a mind map; if you have more personalized needs for the layout and style of the timeline, it is recommended that you use a flowchart.

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How can I modify the font, color, and other styles of some text in a theme?

Double-click a topic, then click to select part of the text. The toolbar below the text can be used to set the style of some of the text, including font, bold, italic, color, etc.

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How to restore the historical version?

ProcessOn automatically saves history records to the cloud. Click 'File' and 'History' in the upper left corner, select the version you want to restore, and confirm the restore.

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How to demonstrate the timeline in a mind map?

Click the 'Presentation' button in the upper right corner, hold down Ctrl to select the topic, or automatically generate the slide content with one click, and then click to play the presentation PPT.

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