Free online family tree maker

Turn family relationships into a tree chart. Include closest family members like parents and siblings, older generations alive, and ancestors. Make a family tree for your family or the celebrities, royal families, characters on TV, and more for a case study.

Free online family tree maker

Free family tree templates from EdrawMax

Coppola Family Tree
Manning Family Tree
Kennedy Family Tree
Ragnar Family tree
3-generation Family tree
Laster Family Tree
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Why Use EdrawMax Family Tree Maker?

Browse 20,000+ free family tree templates

EdrawMax offers many family tree templates: Ancestral, Descendants, Sandglass, Timeline, Waterfall family tree diagram, etc. Each helps document and visualize your family with clarity and ease. Include any generations you want, 2, 3, or even 10.

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100% custom family trees

Custome family trees with anything you want. Choose from thousands of family tree symbols for your family chart. Add photos like family member profiles. Insert labels, timelines, and more elements you want to create a unique and detailed family diagram.

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One-click beauty

EdrawMax’s one-click beauty feature revolutionizes diagram styling. With a single click, you can transform the aesthetics of your shapes, choosing from a variety of types, adjusting the quantity displayed, and altering the layout for clarity. You can also fine-tune the spacing for a polished look.

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Versatile export options

EdrawMax provides versatile export formats for family trees. With one click, you can export your designs to a PDF, PPTX, JPG, PNG, SVG, and Visio file. It helps in facilitating seamless collaboration and presentation of genealogical research.

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What our users say

Gary Henderson, Former High School Principal
I’m not exactly what you’d call a tech wizard, so I was a bit leery about moving all my records over to a new system, but honestly, this software is a total breeze. I’ve been digging into my family’s roots for about a decade now, and Wondershare’s layout just makes sense—it’s not all cluttered with bells and whistles you don’t need. I managed to print out a massive, detailed chart for my sister’s 70th birthday and she was absolutely floored. If you’re tired of hitting brick walls with those clunky, overpriced subscription sites, give this a whirl. It’s been a real game-changer for my Sunday afternoon research.
Mike DiStefano, Events Manager
I’m the guy in charge of our big family reunion every two years, and it’s usually a total headache trying to keep everyone’s kids and cousins straight. I picked this up on a whim to help organize the "Who’s Who" for the next bash, and man, it knocked it out of the park. It’s super intuitive—I didn't even have to look at a manual, I just started plugging in names and it did the heavy lifting. The best part was being able to share the digital version with my cousins out in California so they could upload their own photos. It saved me a ton of legwork. Total lifesaver.
Liam Foster, Content Creator
I’ll be real, most genealogy software looks like it was designed in the 90s and never updated. It’s usually a proper eyesore. Wondershare’s version is actually decent to look at, which makes a huge difference when you’re a bit of a design snob like me. It’s dead easy to navigate and the mobile integration is actually functional, not just a half-baked afterthought. I’ve been tracing my grandad’s side of the family back through Yorkshire and it’s been brilliant for keeping everything organized while I'm out and about. No complaints here, it’s a top-tier shout.

FAQs about family trees

  • A family tree is a visual representation of a person's lineage, showing relationships between family members across multiple generations. It typically starts with one individual and branches out to include parents, grandparents, and ancestors. This diagram helps track heritage, identify relatives, and preserve your family’s unique history for future generations.
  • Begin by recording everything you already know about your immediate family, including names, dates, and locations. Interview older relatives to gather oral histories and look through old photographs or documents. Once you have a foundation, use online databases and local archives to fill in the gaps and verify your details.
  • While often used interchangeably, genealogy is the active study and research of family lineages and history. A family tree is the specific chart or diagram that visually displays those findings. Genealogy involves investigating records and proving connections, whereas the tree serves as the final roadmap illustrating those complex ancestral relationships.
  • Standard symbols help clarify relationships quickly. Usually, squares represent males and circles represent females. Horizontal lines connecting two people signify marriage, while vertical lines lead down to their children. Slashes or specific notations may indicate divorce or deceased members, making the complex web of family connections much easier to navigate.
  • The most common types include pedigree charts, which show direct ancestors, and fan charts, which display lineage in a semicircular format. Descendant charts track everyone coming from a specific ancestor, while hourglass charts show both ancestors and descendants of one person. Choosing the right style depends on your specific goals.

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