Project Phases Timeline — Free Timeline Chart Template
The Project Phases Timeline template lays out the full lifecycle of a project as a horizontal timeline, with each phase positioned by its start point and duration. The sample data walks through six phases — Research kicking off at week 0, then Design (week 3), Development (week 6), Testing (week 14), Launch (week 18), and Review (week 20) — so you can see at a glance how the work stacks up over roughly five months. It is a fast starting point for turning a vague project plan into a clear, shareable schedule without building a timeline from scratch.
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The Project Phases Timeline template lays out the full lifecycle of a project as a horizontal timeline, with each phase positioned by its start point and duration. The sample data walks through six phases — Research kicking off at week 0, then Design (week 3), Development (week 6), Testing (week 14), Launch (week 18), and Review (week 20) — so you can see at a glance how the work stacks up over roughly five months. It is a fast starting point for turning a vague project plan into a clear, shareable schedule without building a timeline from scratch.
It's a ready-made Timeline Chart you can open and edit in seconds — replace the sample numbers with your own, restyle it, and download a publication-ready image, all free and in your browser.
Template Data
This template ships with the sample data below. Open it in the editor to swap in your own figures:
| Phase | Project |
|---|---|
| Research | 0 |
| Design | 3 |
| Development | 6 |
| Testing | 14 |
| Launch | 18 |
| Review | 20 |
When to Use This Template
- Project managers mapping a product or software build from research through post-launch review for a kickoff deck
- Founders and small teams sketching a go-to-market timeline to align everyone on phase order and rough dates
- Students or agencies presenting a project plan or thesis schedule with clear start points and durations for each stage
How to Use It
- Open the template — click "Open This Template in the Editor" to load it with its sample data.
- Edit the data — type your own labels and values, or paste a column straight from a spreadsheet.
- Customize & export — pick colors, add a title, then download as PNG, SVG, or PDF. No signup, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the phases and dates to match my own project?
Yes. Click Open in editor and replace the sample phases (Research, Design, Development, Testing, Launch, Review) with your own labels, then adjust each start value and duration. Add or delete rows freely, recolor the bars, and update the title to fit your timeline.
Is this template really free, and how do I export the finished chart?
It is completely free with no signup or watermark. Everything runs in your browser, and when you are done you can export the timeline as a PNG, SVG, or PDF to drop into slides, docs, or a project brief.
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