Create Gantt charts without the complexity, directly in PowerPoint
Build presentation-ready Gantt charts with dependencies, milestones, and phases in minutes. Free to start.
The Gantt chart maker built to help you communicate with stakeholders
Why choose Lucen Timeline (formerly Office Timeline):
Create Gantt charts inside PowerPoint
You make your Gantt chart as a native PowerPoint slide. No browser windows, no file conversions, no formatting headaches.
Show dependencies and critical path automatically
Connect tasks to show what depends on what. Highlight your critical path so stakeholders see what matters most to project success.
Built for executive audiences
Unlike complex project management software, Lucen Timeline creates clean Gantt charts designed for stakeholder presentations.
Build your Gantt chart in under 2 minutes
1. Choose a Gantt chart template: Select from professionally designed Gantt layouts for different project types and audiences.
2. Add tasks and dependencies: Import from Excel or project tools, or enter tasks directly. Connect dependencies with a few clicks.
3. Customize and present: Adjust colors, highlight critical paths, and format for your audience. Your Gantt chart is ready to share.
What sets a professional Gantt chart maker apart
Most project tools generate Gantt charts meant for internal planning: dense, data-heavy views that overwhelm stakeholders. A professional Gantt chart maker transforms that same project data into a clear, polished visual designed for executive audiences.
Lucen Timeline takes your tasks, dependencies, and milestones and turns them into native PowerPoint slides that communicate schedule, progress, and risk at a glance. No screenshots, no reformatting, no confusion.
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What project managers say about Lucen Timeline
We've used it for long enough that I don't know how we would be able to quickly demonstrate where we are in the project and what the forecast and work streams look like without a tool like Lucen Timeline.
Amy BalesVP, Project Manager III, BOK FinancialI love this software. This product saves a Project Manager so much time. There are circumstances where you don't need a full-blown project plan, or even a WBS, you just want a simple yet elegant Timeline to show your clients. This is the solution.
Brad TeetersManager of Operations, PMO, Core BTSLucen Timeline helps 200 of our project managers clearly visualize some of the world’s most challenging timelines as our teams work to develop new medicines for patients.
Hannah StottDirector, Global Portfolio and Project Management, AstraZeneca
Frequently asked questions about making Gantt charts
A Gantt chart maker is software that creates Gantt charts: visual project schedules showing tasks, durations, and dependencies over time. Lucen Timeline (formerly Office Timeline) is a PowerPoint-integrated Gantt chart maker that automatically generates presentation-ready Gantt charts from your project data. Instead of manually formatting bars and dates, you enter your tasks and dependencies, and the Gantt chart maker creates a polished visual instantly. Lucen Timeline specializes in Gantt charts for business presentations and stakeholder communication.
Yes. The free version of Lucen Timeline lets you create basic Gantt charts in PowerPoint with up to 10 tasks or milestones per chart. You can use pre-designed themes and customize colors and fonts. The free version supports copy-paste from Excel. For advanced Gantt features like templates, unlimited tasks, dependencies, critical path, Excel import, and integrations with MS Project and Smartsheet, you can upgrade to paid plans.
No. Lucen Timeline creates professional Gantt charts without requiring a Microsoft Project license. You can import data from Excel, MS Project files (if you have them), Jira, Smartsheet, or Wrike, or enter tasks directly in Lucen Timeline. This makes it an affordable alternative for teams that need presentation-ready Gantt charts without investing in full project management software.
Yes. Lucen Timeline Expert plan lets you show task dependencies and highlight the critical path in your Gantt charts. Connect tasks to show which work depends on other work completing first, and automatically identify the critical path: the sequence of tasks that determines your project timeline. This helps stakeholders understand project flow and what could delay the schedule.
Project management software (like MS Project or Smartsheet) is built for detailed planning, resource allocation, and day-to-day task tracking. A Gantt chart maker like Lucen Timeline specializes in creating presentation-ready Gantt charts from that data. Use PM software to manage your project; use a Gantt chart maker to communicate schedules to stakeholders. Lucen Timeline imports from popular PM tools so you can create executive-friendly Gantt charts in minutes.
Lucen Timeline is designed specifically for creating Gantt charts in PowerPoint. Unlike web-based Gantt chart makers that require exports, Lucen Timeline works inside PowerPoint where your presentations already live. It creates native PowerPoint Gantt charts that anyone can view and edit, no special software needed. With templates designed for executive audiences and automatic formatting, it's built for professionals who present project schedules to stakeholders and leadership.
Yes. Lucen Timeline Expert plan imports data from Excel, Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, and Wrike. This eliminates manual data entry and keeps your Gantt charts synchronized with your project plans. When your project schedule changes, refresh your Gantt chart with one button. The free version supports copy-paste from Excel for up to 10 items.
Yes. Lucen Timeline is designed for professionals who need Gantt charts but don't have time to learn complex software. If you can use PowerPoint, you can create professional Gantt charts. Choose a template, add your tasks and dates, and the Gantt chart maker handles all the formatting automatically. Most users can create their first Gantt chart in under 2 minutes.
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