Family tree maker: Relationships, not loose boxes
Connections carry meaning, so the chart can distinguish parents, partners, children, siblings and blended branches.
ONLINE TOOL · PRINT-FIRST WORKFLOW
Family Tree Maker for a Tree You Can Print
Build from one person, connect parents, partners, children and siblings, then choose a layout that fits the family you actually have. The editor starts in your browser and does not require an account for a first local project.
Fictional sample family · live chart preview
Relationship-aware
Print-first
Private by default
OUTCOMES
Family tree maker: What the workflow should deliver
Family tree maker: A layout with stated limits
Every template publishes its people, generation and structure capacity before you commit to it.
Family tree maker: A print check before export
Print-Fit reviews paper, orientation, page count and readable type before you create a file.
THREE STEPS
Family tree maker: From family data to a useful page
- 01
Family tree maker: Start with one known person
Add a name first. Dates, places, notes and photos can follow after the relationship structure is sound.
- 02
Family tree maker: Connect the close family
Add parents, partners, children and siblings one branch at a time instead of drawing connector lines by hand.
- 03
Family tree maker: Choose the final audience
A school page, reunion poster and memorial keepsake need different scope, paper and privacy choices.
CHOOSE THE OUTPUT
Family tree maker: Match the chart to the question
Family tree maker: Ancestor chart
Move backward from one person through parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.
Family tree maker: Extended family chart
Include siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins when the family story needs breadth.
Family tree maker: Descendant chart
Begin with one ancestor or couple and follow children and grandchildren downward.
BEFORE EXPORT
Family tree maker: Final quality checklist
- Confirm spelling before adding decorative details.
- Mark living people before sharing or printing.
- Keep a local backup when the project matters.
- Use the template capacity warning instead of hiding relatives.
- Preview the actual paper size before paying for a large print.
Family tree maker: Protect living people
Anonymous projects stay in this browser. If you sign in, selected family projects can sync privately to your account; they are not made publicly searchable.
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Family tree maker: Questions before you begin
Can I begin without signing up?
Yes. A first project can be created locally in the browser. Signing in is needed for account sync and account-level purchases.
Does it support blended families?
Yes. The blended template supports multiple partnerships, step relationships and half-siblings, subject to its published capacity.
Can I print the result?
Yes. The workflow includes Print-Fit and export options. Complete Family Tree ($19.90 once) includes all templates and high-resolution, watermark-free PNG and PDF for one family. See pricing for details.
Family tree maker: Before you print or share
Family tree maker: Check names and relationships
Confirm spellings, dates and parent or partner links before exporting.
Family tree maker: Choose the right paper size
Match the document size and orientation to the paper you will actually use.
Preview at print size
Make sure the smallest names remain readable and no branches fall outside the page.
Review living relatives’ privacy
Ask permission before sharing names, photos, dates or other personal details.
Try a draft print
Print one test copy before ordering a large poster or multiple copies.
Keep a backup
Save a copy of your project and downloaded files before clearing browser data.
Open the family tree maker or compare the printable templates.
Make the next step concrete
Start a focused tree, compare template limits, and preview the output before sharing or paying.
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