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Timeline Maker

Turn a list of dated events into a sorted, printable historical timeline.

Build a timeline

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Lines that cannot be read are skipped. Use a minus sign for BC years.

How to use the Timeline Maker

  1. Type one event per line as the year, a vertical bar, then the event.
  2. Choose oldest first or newest first to order the timeline.
  3. Press Build timeline and copy the sorted list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the free online timeline maker.

Type one event per line using the year, a vertical bar and then the description, and the sorted timeline appears instantly.
Start with the year, then a vertical bar, then the event, for example 1789 followed by a bar and the event name.
Yes. Write the year as a negative number, such as -44 for 44 BC, and the timeline will label it correctly.
Yes. The timeline is sorted by year, and you can switch between oldest first and newest first at any time.
Lines that do not start with a readable year and description are skipped, so the rest of the timeline still builds.
Yes. Copy the finished timeline into a document or slide deck, or print the page straight from your browser.
No. The timeline is built in your browser and nothing is uploaded, stored or shared.
Yes. It is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no limit on the number of events.

Last updated: October 10, 2026