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Free tool

Free timeline maker

Tell us what your timeline covers and we'll build an immersive, animated scroll timeline — milestones, dates and imagery — in minutes.

Tell us about your timeline

Header logo + footer of your story.
The story the timeline tells
A sentence or two — we'll write the rest.

Next you'll create a free account, then we generate your interactive story automatically — text, images and a hero, themed to your details.

5 timeline templates · 150+ across 30 categories · 100% free

Free timeline maker features

AI-written, on-brand copy

Describe it in a sentence and we write the headline, structure and body in a polished, on-brand voice — then you refine anything you like.

Milestones that animate

Each moment reveals as the reader scrolls, with its date and detail — far more engaging than a static row of dates.

Any story in time

History, a company journey, a roadmap or a personal story — the format fits any chronological narrative.

Interactive, not a static file

Your content becomes an immersive, scroll-driven page with a hero and details that animate as people read — far more engaging than a PDF or slide deck.

Hero visuals, generated for you

We create a cinematic hero and supporting imagery themed to your topic — no stock-photo hunting or design tools required.

Fully editable, no code

Change any word, image, colour or section in a simple visual editor. No code and no designer needed.

How it works

Add your details

Tell us the essentials — we only ask for what actually matters.

Create a free account

Takes a few seconds, no credit card.

We build your story

AI writes the copy and generates imagery and a hero, themed to your details.

Edit & publish

Tweak anything in the editor, then publish to a link or your own domain.

Or start from a timeline template

Prefer a head start? Preview a ready-made template, then make it yours.

Internet History Timeline template
Internet History Timeline
Space Exploration Timeline template
Space Exploration Timeline
Music Evolution Timeline template
Music Evolution Timeline
Company History Timeline template
Company History Timeline
History of Flight Timeline template
History of Flight Timeline

More free story makers

Build any kind of interactive scroll story — every maker is free.

Frequently asked questions

What is a scrollytelling maker?

A free tool that turns a few details into an interactive, scroll-driven web page — written and designed by AI, and fully editable afterwards.

Is it really free?

Yes — creating an account and generating your first story is free. You can upgrade later for more credits and Pro features like removing the watermark and custom domains.

Do I need design or writing skills?

No. You describe what you want in a sentence and we generate the layout, copy and visuals. You only edit if you want to.

Can I edit what's generated?

Every word, image, colour and section is editable in a simple visual editor after your story is built — no code required.

Can I publish it on my own domain?

Yes. Publish to a free scrollytelling.ai link, or connect your own custom domain on a paid plan.

Is it mobile-friendly?

Every story is fully responsive and looks great on phones, tablets and desktops automatically.

About timelines

What can I make a timeline of?

Anything chronological — history, a company story, a product roadmap, a personal journey, a project. See what to include.

How is a scroll timeline better than a static one?

It reveals one moment at a time, so readers experience the story unfolding instead of scanning a flat row of dates.

Can I add images to milestones?

Yes — add imagery to the key moments, all editable in the visual editor.

How many milestones should I include?

Enough to tell the story, few enough to keep momentum — usually the handful that truly mattered.

Is this different from a project timeline?

A project timeline is built for planning with owners and deadlines; this is built for storytelling.

Make your timeline now

Free, interactive, and ready to publish in minutes.

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