Free Family Tree Chart Maker — Map Relatives

See it work

Family tree chart maker examples.

Same tool, four requests. Every drawing below is a real render.

What you type

A Mughal dynasty lineage: Babur, born 1483, and Maham had Humayun, born 1508; Humayun and Hamida had Akbar, born 1542; Akbar and Mariam had Jahangir, born 1569; Jahangir and Manmati had Shah Jahan, born 1592; Shah Jahan and Mumtaz had Aurangzeb, born 1618.

Then tryAdd another child for AkbarAdd a marriage year for Babur and Maham

Genogram · McGoldrick, Gerson & Petry (2020) · schematex-genogram

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The drawing

What a family tree chart is.

A family tree chart is a visual record of ancestry and descent. It groups relatives by generation and connects parents, partners and children so you can follow a family branch at a glance.

For genealogy, start with names and parent-child links, then add known dates, marriages, places or short notes. A clinical genogram adds health and relationship information; this page stays focused on family history.

Standard: McGoldrick, Gerson & Petry (2020)
Also follows: GenoPro emotional taxonomy
Engine: schematex-genogram
Editable: Double-click text, drag nodes
Export: SVG · PNG · PDF

Who uses it

Who uses family tree charts.

Genealogists

A clear starting tree for recording grandparents, parents, children and each branch of a family.

Families

A simple chart to share the relationships and dates known across several generations.

Family historians

A multi-generation view that can include short notes about education, occupations or life events.

How it works

How to make a family tree chart in three steps.

Describe it

One paragraph is enough to start.

“A Mughal dynasty lineage: Babur, born 1483, and Maham had Humayun, born 1508; Humayun and Hamida had Akbar, born 1542; Akbar and Mariam had Jahangir, born 1569; Jahangir and Manmati had Shah Jahan, born 1592; Shah Jahan and Mumtaz had Aurangzeb, born 1618.”

See the drawing

Drawn by the right engine.

Say what changes

Every edit keeps a version.

Add another child for Akbar

V2 · DRAWN FROM V1, NOTHING RETYPED

FAQ

Common questions

What is a family tree chart?

A family tree chart is a visual map of family relationships. It shows generations and connects parents, partners and children.

What information do I need to make a family tree?

Start with names and how people are related. Add dates of birth, marriage details, places or notes only when you know them.

Can I make a family tree with a blended family?

Yes. Describe each partnership and the children from each relationship so the branches can be shown clearly.

What is the difference between a family tree and a genogram?

A family tree focuses on ancestry and lineage. A genogram uses similar family connections but can also record clinical, social and emotional information.

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