User Guide & Features

Features

Trip title, dates & destination

Enter your trip basics: title, destination, start and end dates. These appear prominently at the top of your plan card.

Itinerary / Schedule

Add days and activities. For each activity record a time, location, and description. Add a weather icon per day. Reorder days with the up/down arrows.

People

Track confirmed attendees separately from tentative ones. Add name and a note (e.g. "has a car"). Anonymous undecided guests can be added as a count.

Grocery / Shopping list

Organize shopping by store. Add items with quantities and check them off as you go — checked items appear with strikethrough on the plan card.

Trip rules

Write down any agreed-upon rules for the trip. Use the quick-add preset chips for common rules like "clean up after yourself" or "split the bill evenly."

Memo

Add free-form notes as bullet points. Great for directions, parking tips, emergency contacts, or any other helpful info.

Seasonal themes

Click one of the 4 season buttons (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) in the toolbar to open a dropdown of 6 color themes per season. The banner artwork on your plan card changes with each season.

PNG / PDF export

Click the Export button in the preview panel to save your plan card as a high-res PNG image or multi-page PDF.

How to use (step by step)

Click one of the 4 season buttons in the toolbar and choose a color theme that suits your trip mood.
In the left panel, enter your trip title, destination, and dates.
Use the Schedule section to add days, then add activities under each day.
Add your travel companions in the People section.
Optionally fill in a shopping list and trip rules.
Check the live preview on the right to see your finished plan.
Click "Export" to download as PNG or PDF and share with your group!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need to create an account?

A. No. Trip Plan Viewer works immediately without any sign-up. All your data is saved locally in your browser.

Q. Will my data be lost if I refresh the page?

A. No — everything is auto-saved to your browser's localStorage in real time. As long as you use the same browser on the same device, your data persists between sessions.

Q. Can I view my plan on another device?

A. Device sync is not currently supported. We recommend exporting as PNG or PDF and sharing that file with your group.

Q. What quality are the exported images?

A. Exports are captured at 2× pixel density (Retina resolution). The 800 px-wide plan card is rendered at 1600 px, which looks crisp on mobile screens and when shared on social media.

Q. Is there a watermark on exports?

A. A small "Made with Trip Plan Viewer" footer appears at the bottom of the plan card. There are no other logos or watermarks.

Q. Is it free?

A. Yes, completely free. All features are available at no cost.

Tips & Tricks

Set the weather icon for each day of your trip after checking the forecast — it makes the plan card look much richer.
Use the quick-add preset chips in the Rules section to instantly add common rules like "clean up after yourself."
Check off grocery items before your trip so you can track what you still need to buy.
Rename the export file (e.g. "Bali-trip-2025") before downloading so it's easy to find later.
Try dark mode for night-time planning sessions — it's easier on the eyes.
Match the season theme to your destination: try Spring "Blooming Herb" for a cherry blossom trip, or Summer "Blue Lagoon" for a beach vacation.