TimeGraphics, an interactive timeline creator
Timeline creators
Description: TimeGraphics is a web-based tool for creating interactive timelines that visually represent historical events, project milestones, or personal narratives. Users can input dates, descriptions, and images to generate dynamic timelines on the plaform. TimeGraphics offers a limited free version and requires users to sign up for an account to create timelines, but not for visualising them.
Evaluation: TimeGraphics is a useful tool for making interactive timelines that can be used to visually represent historical events, project milestones, or personal narratives. Its main drawback is that, with a free account, timelines are always set as public and can be accessed by anyone.
Cost: Free with registration + paid plans available.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Italian.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. TimeGraphics collects non-personally-identifying information such as browser type, language preference, and IP addresses. It gathers personally-identifying information, such as usernames and email addresses, when users interact with the service, mainly to fulfil the purpose of user interactions. TimeGraphics does not rent or sell user information to third parties. It uses cookies to identify and track visitors, monitor website usage, and collect access preferences, but users can opt out of them. Also, it mentions that potentially personally-identifying information is stored on restricted database servers. TimeGraphics does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, users with an account can create and save timelines.