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Get started in just a few clicks with our simple, intuitive Gantt chart software.

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Manage project timelines effectively

Create Gantt charts quickly by importing your tasks and projects directly from Excel. Or, use our diagram as code feature to create a custom Gantt chart using Mermaid coding.
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Add a screen recording or video

Need to give your team a better visual? Add a video or screen recording to your Gantt chart to include more information about your project.
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Share with your team

Share the most up-to-date version of your Gantt chart using your favorite apps like Slack, Confluence, Jira, Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and more.
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Our online Gantt chart maker allows you to collaborate with anyone from any device, browser, or operating system.
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Customizable Gantt chart templates

We offer more than 1,000 custom-made diagramming templates to choose from. Get inspiration from what others have created to manage your own projects.
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Master the basics in 3 minutes

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  • Create your first Gantt chart from a template, blank canvas, or imported document.
  • Add shapes, connect lines, and write text.
  • Adjust styling and formatting within your diagram.
  • Use Feature Find to locate anything you need.
  • Share your Gantt chart with your team and start collaborating.
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Gantt chart templates

Get started building out your own Gantt chart with these templates from our gallery.

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Free Gantt chart template

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What is a Gantt chart?

A Gantt chart is used for project management to visualize all tasks from the beginning of a project to its completion. A Gantt chart lays out individual tasks and their dependencies, ownership, duration, and the expected duration of the project as a whole. With each task mapped out and assigned, your team can easily meet deadlines and ensure accountability.

How to make a Gantt chart

  1. Gather the information needed for your project

    Compile a list of project timeline information, stakeholders, tasks, and resources to ensure that your Gantt chart is as thorough as possible.

  2. Select a Gantt chart template or start from scratch

    Create a Gantt chart by selecting a template from our template gallery or by starting with a blank canvas.

  3. Customize a template to fit your project needs

    Input your project milestones and deadlines, and adjust each bar to visually correspond with the expected duration for each.

  4. Collaborate and improve your Gantt chart

    Share the most up-to-date version of your Gantt chart with stakeholders to analyze potential pain points, make updates, and recognize progress as your projects move forward.

  5. Print, share, or present

    Once your Gantt chart is ready, you can share it with your team via email, link, Slack, or Join ID. Or if you’d prefer a hard copy, print the chart. You can also use Presentation Mode to create presentation slides right in Lucidchart.

Frequently asked questions about Gantt charts

What is a Gantt chart used for?
Gantt charts are used to help teams plan tasks, projects, and deadlines, and they’re useful for resource allocation. They can also be used for getting a bird’s-eye view of projects.
What is the difference between a timeline and a Gantt chart?
A timeline is a representation of events in sequential order. It’s typically shown as a long bar labeled with dates and events. A Gantt chart is a type of timeline adopted in project management. It’s a visual project timeline that displays project tasks. Specific tasks are represented as horizontal bars, and the length of the bar designates the estimated task duration.
How can I present my Gantt chart?
You can present your Gantt chart by using Presentation Mode in Lucidchart or by exporting your diagram directly to other apps like Google Slides.
What are the benefits of a Gantt chart?
Gantt charts help with project planning. Gantt charts allow you to easily organize projects, improve overall project visibility, boost productivity, help set realistic deadlines and expectations, and keep everyone on track.
I want to make my Gantt chart in Excel before making it into a more visual format. How do I make a Gantt chart in Excel?
You can create a Gantt chart in Lucidchart, then use our free add-on to insert it into Excel—or use our step-by-step guide to make a Gantt chart in Excel.
What is the difference between a Gantt chart and a PERT chart?
Both Gantt charts and PERT charts are used in project management. A Gantt chart is a visual project timeline that displays project tasks. A PERT chart is a flowchart or network diagram that displays tasks from a project in boxes and links them with arrows that outline dependencies.