Gantt Chart Maker

Create professional Gantt charts to plan, schedule, and track your projects with our free online tool.

Project Tasks
Task ID Task Name Start Date End Date Duration Progress Deps. Actions

Supported formats: CSV, JSON

// JSON Example: { "projectName": "Website Redesign", "startDate": "2023-01-01", "endDate": "2023-03-31", "tasks": [ { "id": "T1", "name": "Planning", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-01-15", "progress": 100, "dependencies": "" }, { "id": "T2", "name": "Design", "start": "2023-01-16", "end": "2023-02-05", "progress": 75, "dependencies": "T1" }, { "id": "T3", "name": "Development", "start": "2023-02-06", "end": "2023-03-15", "progress": 50, "dependencies": "T2" }, { "id": "T4", "name": "Testing", "start": "2023-03-16", "end": "2023-03-25", "progress": 25, "dependencies": "T3" }, { "id": "T5", "name": "Launch", "start": "2023-03-26", "end": "2023-03-31", "progress": 0, "dependencies": "T4" } ] }
Or Use Sample Data

Sample data: Website redesign project

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About Gantt Charts

Gantt charts are bar charts that illustrate a project schedule. They show the start and finish dates of project elements, dependencies between tasks, and current progress.

Best Practices: Use Gantt charts for project planning and tracking. Break down projects into manageable tasks. Show dependencies between tasks. Update progress regularly. Use distinct colors for different task types.

When to Use Gantt Charts

  • Project Planning: Visualize project timelines and dependencies
  • Resource Allocation: Track resource usage across tasks
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor project progress against deadlines
  • Team Coordination: Align team members on task timelines
  • Stakeholder Reporting: Communicate project status to stakeholders

Gantt Chart Design Tips

  • Task Breakdown: Break projects into manageable tasks
  • Clear Labels: Use descriptive task names
  • Progress Indicators: Show task completion percentage
  • Dependencies: Clearly show task dependencies
  • Milestones: Highlight key project milestones
  • Today Line: Add a "today" line for reference

Common Gantt Chart Applications

Industry Application Example
Construction Construction project scheduling Building construction timeline
Software Development Software release planning Product development roadmap
Marketing Campaign planning and execution Product launch campaign
Event Planning Event preparation timeline Conference organization schedule
Manufacturing Production scheduling Product manufacturing timeline

Gantt Chart Examples

Website Development Project

Product Launch Timeline

Where Gantt Charts are Used

  • Construction
  • Software Development
  • Manufacturing
  • Event Planning
  • Product Management