Features

Everything Family Tree Maker can do

Explore the tools that make building, preserving, and sharing your family history effortless.

Core tools

Powerful features for serious genealogists

From rich charts to source citations, Family Tree Maker gives you everything in one place.

Interactive Family Trees

Build detailed trees with custom relationships, blended families, and multiple views — pedigree, hourglass, and more.

Smart Charts & Reports

Generate over 30 chart types and customizable reports — descendancy, kinship, family group sheets, and more.

Ancestry Hints

Connect to Ancestry and receive record hints, photo suggestions, and automatic tree syncing.

Photo & Media Management

Attach photos, documents, and audio to any person or event. Categorize, tag, and search across your collection.

Source Citations

Track every fact with proper source citations. Templates for census, vital records, and custom sources included.

Cloud Sync

Keep your tree in sync across devices and Ancestry. Work offline, then sync when you're ready.

FamilySearch Integration

Search, match, and merge with FamilySearch's global tree directly from Family Tree Maker.

Book & Calendar Publishing

Turn your tree into a keepsake book or wall calendar, ready to print or share with relatives.

Color-Coded Branches

Visually distinguish family lines with custom colors — ideal for complex or multi-ancestor research.

Why it matters

Tools that grow with your research

Family Tree Maker is built for genealogists who want depth without complexity.

01

Your Data Stays Yours

Everything lives on your computer. No subscription required to access your own research.

02

Always Improving

Regular updates add new chart types, sync improvements, and compatibility fixes.

03

Share With Family

Export charts as PDF, publish online, or send a private link — sharing is built in.

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Our specialists can walk you through any feature — from charts to citations — in a single session.

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