How to use Zeitmaps
Get started
Sign up and log in
Go to zeitmaps.com and click “Try for free” or “App” from the navigation.
Register as a new user using your email or log in with existing credentials.
Check your email inbox to verify your registration and log in.
Create a new project
After logging in, click “Project” and “New”.
Enter a name for your project and define the project’s time range and other settings such as time precisions and work week settings, depending on your project needs .
Import or build your schedule
You can import a schedule from XML or Excel.
Alternatively, build a timeline directly in the grid view (Gantt):
- Add tasks
- Set durations
- Organize task dependencies

Add map elements
Switch to the map view to place geographic elements such as:
- Background maps, including custom images/PDFs
- Polygons, polylines, circles etc to define work areas or routes
- Text boxes for contextual information
- Markers, icons or illustrative images to highlight key locations or actions

Sync your schedule with the map
Link tasks from your Gantt timeline to geographic elements or drawings on the map by choosing from the location list or simply dragging and dropping them onto the map. This enables spatial-temporal visualization, where you can:
- View what tasks are happening
- See where they are located at any given moment

Share your project
Create presentations that combine timeline and map views.
Share the presentation via online links – no login required for viewers.
Presentations can be interactive or read-only, depending on your preferences .

Use advanced features
- Track task progress with percentage completion
- Use layers to overlay site phases, zoning, or progress visuals.
- Export maps as PNG, PDF, or DXF for use in reports, quality tracking, or integration with CAD tools and teams.
- Tab-specific authorization to control access and editing rights within shared projects.
- and more
Additional resources
Visit the Zeitmaps Help for documentation and help
Watch tutorials on Zeitmaps YouTube channel to learn more

“Zeitmaps enables visual and an easy-to-understand schedule where the principles of example takt production can be utilized.”