Shortsmith

data machine

Free Animated Timeline Video Maker

Events, dates and milestones revealed as a visual story. No sign-up, with free MP4 export in your browser.

Content

Loading draft...

29/90

48/100

Event 1

4/30

17/70

58/180

Event 2

4/30

18/70

55/180

Event 3

4/30

14/70

56/180

The scroll-stopper shown before anything else. e.g. “99% get #3 wrong”.

25/90

Fills the first three seconds. Portrait images work best.

Used on the follow end card and as the logo watermark. Transparent PNGs look best.

25/80

e.g. @yourchannel

0/40

0.05 = barely visible, 1 = solid.

Your own MP3/WAV. You are responsible for the rights to music you upload.

live preview — updates as you type

Export

1080x1920 / 16.5s

Your media stays in this tab. Video and thumbnail rendering use your device and upload no project files.

About this animated timeline maker

Timeline videos make history, company milestones, product evolution and multi-stage processes easier to understand. Enter each event in order and Shortsmith turns the sequence into a paced visual narrative.

  • 1080x1920 vertical MP4 at 30fps for TikTok, Shorts and Reels
  • Private browser rendering with WebCodecs
  • No account needed, with AI autofill, voiceover and brand kit

How to make a animated timeline video

  1. STEP 1

    Add your content

    Enter the text, data or media for your animated timeline. AI autofill can create a first draft from a topic.

  2. STEP 2

    Preview and brand it

    Choose colors, timing, music and your logo while the video preview updates immediately.

  3. STEP 3

    Export the MP4

    Select vertical, square or widescreen and render the finished video privately in Chrome or Edge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the animated timeline free?

Yes. You can create, preview and export MP4 videos without an account or subscription. Rendering runs on your device.

What formats does the animated timeline export?

Export MP4 video in vertical 9:16, square 1:1 or widescreen 16:9, plus a PNG thumbnail.

Can I use the exported videos commercially?

Yes. You can publish and monetize videos you create, subject to your rights in any text, music, logos and media you add.

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