Features Overview

TimeTiles provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating interactive chronicles from geospatial data. Here's what makes TimeTiles powerful for storytelling and analysis.

Core Features

Interactive Timeline

• Temporal Navigation: Scrub through time to see how events unfold
• Zoom Controls: Focus on specific time periods or view the full timeline
• Event Clustering: Automatically group nearby events for cleaner visualization
• Playback Controls: Animate your data to show progression over time

Dynamic Map Interface

• Multi-layer Support: Overlay different datasets and base maps
• Clustering: Intelligent grouping of events by location and time
• Custom Markers: Different visual styles for different event types
• Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices

Smart Data Processing

• Automatic Schema Detection: Recognizes date, location, and event fields automatically
• Coordinate Validation: Ensures geographic accuracy of your data
• Flexible Import: Support for CSV, JSON, KML, and other common formats
• Real-time Processing: See results as your data uploads

Advanced Capabilities

Filtering & Search

• Dynamic Filters: Filter by time, location, event type, and custom fields
• Text Search: Find specific events, locations, or keywords
• Saved Views: Bookmark interesting time periods or geographic areas
• URL Sharing: Share specific filtered views with others

Visualization Options

• Heat Maps: Show density of events over time and space
• Event Paths: Connect related events to show movement or progression
• Custom Styling: Adjust colors, sizes, and symbols for your data
• Multiple Views: Switch between map, timeline, and list views

Export & Sharing

• Embeddable Widgets: Add interactive timelines to websites and articles
• Static Exports: Generate images and videos for presentations
• Data Export: Download filtered datasets in various formats
• Public URLs: Create shareable links to your chronicles

Built for Your Workflow

Journalists

• Source Protection: Control data visibility and access
• Fact Checking: Cross-reference events across time and space
• Story Development: Build narratives that unfold over time

Researchers

• Data Analysis: Identify patterns and trends in temporal data
• Collaboration: Share datasets and findings with colleagues
• Publication Ready: Generate charts and maps for academic papers

Activists

• Documentation: Create permanent records of events and impacts
• Advocacy: Present compelling evidence through visualization
• Community Engagement: Make complex issues accessible to the public

Performance & Reliability

• Fast Loading: Optimized for large datasets with thousands of events
• Smart Caching: Intelligent data loading reduces wait times
• Responsive Design: Works across devices and screen sizes
• Accessibility: Built with screen readers and keyboard navigation in mind

Getting Started

Ready to explore these features? Check out our User Guides to learn how to make the most of TimeTiles for your specific use case.