How do I make a gantt chart?

List your project tasks and how long each takes, note any dependencies between them, and mention key milestones or deadlines. Paste that description into Figviz, pick a style, and click Generate. The chart appears in seconds. Refine the prompt to adjust dates, add tasks, or change the time scale.

Is the gantt chart maker free?

Yes. Every account starts with free credits you can use to generate gantt charts right away. Buying any pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark and unlocks higher resolutions up to 4K. Credits never expire.

Can it show dependencies and milestones?

Yes. Describe which tasks depend on others (for example, "Testing starts after Development finishes") and Figviz draws dependency arrows between the bars. Mention milestones (for example, "mark the launch date as a milestone") and they appear as diamond markers on the timeline.

Can I use it for project management?

Yes. Figviz gantt charts are great for planning, stakeholder presentations, and kickoff documents. Describe your real project phases, durations, and dependencies and you get a shareable visual in seconds. For live task tracking with team assignments and daily updates, pair the chart with your project management software.

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Q: What is a gantt chart used for?

Gantt charts are used to plan and communicate project schedules. They are popular in software development, construction, marketing, event planning, and any field where multiple tasks must be coordinated across a shared timeline. A gantt chart shows the whole team what is happening, when, and in what order at a single glance.

Describe your project and get a clean, professional gantt chart in seconds, with task bars laid across a timeline, milestones marked, and dependencies shown. Software sprints, construction schedules, marketing campaigns, and more.

Last updated: 2026-06-21

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Gantt Chart Examples

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Software Project Gantt Chart

A multi-phase software project gantt with sprint tasks, dependency arrows, and a launch milestone.

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Construction Project Schedule

A construction project schedule with sequential phases, contractor tasks, and inspection milestones.

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Marketing Campaign Gantt

A marketing campaign timeline with research, creative production, channel launches, and performance review.

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Gantt Chart with Task Dependencies

A dependency-focused gantt chart with finish-to-start and start-to-start arrows clearly drawn between tasks.

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Gantt Chart with Milestones

A project gantt chart with multiple diamond milestones marking phase gates, approvals, and the final delivery.

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Simple 5-Task Project Gantt

A clean, easy-to-read gantt chart for a small project with five sequential and parallel tasks.

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What is a gantt chart maker?

A gantt chart maker is a tool that builds a visual project timeline for you. A gantt chart shows a list of tasks on the left and horizontal bars stretched across a calendar grid on the right, so you can see at a glance what work is happening, when it starts and ends, how long it lasts, and which tasks depend on others. Figviz generates gantt charts from a plain description of your project, so you skip the spreadsheet setup and get straight to a shareable visual.

How to make a gantt chart

List your project tasks or phases and estimate the duration of each.

Identify any dependencies: tasks that cannot start until another finishes.

Note key milestones or deadlines you want to mark on the timeline.

Paste your project description into Figviz, choose a style, and generate.

Review the chart, refine the prompt to adjust dates or add tasks, and download.

Key elements of a gantt chart

Task list: the vertical column on the left naming each task or phase.

Timeline grid: a horizontal calendar (days, weeks, or months) across the top.

Task bars: horizontal bars showing when each task starts and how long it runs.

Milestones: diamond markers that flag key events, deadlines, or phase gates.

Dependencies: arrows connecting tasks to show which must finish before another can begin.

Progress indicators: shading inside bars to show how much of a task is complete.

What is a gantt chart used for?

Gantt charts are the standard tool for visualizing project schedules across industries. Software teams use them to plan sprints and releases. Construction managers use them to sequence contractor phases. Marketing teams use them to coordinate campaign launches. Event planners use them to track vendor deadlines. Any project with multiple tasks, overlapping timelines, and dependencies benefits from a gantt chart because it makes the schedule visible to the whole team at once.

Tips for a clear, useful gantt chart

Keep tasks at a consistent level of detail: either all high-level phases or all individual work items, not a mix. Use a time unit (days, weeks, months) that matches the length of your project. Mark only the most important milestones so the chart stays readable. Call out the critical path, the chain of dependent tasks that determines the earliest finish date, so the team knows where delays will matter most. If your chart will be printed or projected, use the 16:9 aspect ratio and a style with high contrast labels.

Frequently asked questions

A gantt chart maker is a tool that creates a visual project timeline. With Figviz you describe your tasks, durations, milestones, and dependencies in plain language, and the AI builds a clean gantt chart with horizontal task bars on a calendar grid, ready to download or share.

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