How do I make a family tree?

Type the names of the family members you want to show and describe how they are related, starting from the oldest generation at the top. Choose how many generations to include and pick a style. Figviz generates the chart, and you can refine the description and regenerate as many times as you need.

Is the family tree maker free?

Yes. Every account starts with free credits you can use to generate family tree charts. Buying a pay-as-you-go credit pack removes the watermark and unlocks higher resolutions up to 4K. Credits never expire.

How many generations can a family tree show?

There is no hard limit. Most people show three to five generations, which covers grandparents through grandchildren or great-grandparents. For large genealogy charts going back six or more generations, describe only the branch you want and generate section by section.

Can I print the family tree chart?

Yes. Download your chart as a PNG at up to 4K resolution, which is sharp enough for standard letter paper, A4, poster size, or framed wall art. Charts from a paid account can also be used in printed materials you share with others.

Can I use the family tree maker for school projects or genealogy research?

Yes, for both. For school projects, the simple three-generation style with large labels works well for printed assignments and slide presentations. For genealogy research, describe an ancestor pedigree chart branching backward through your direct ancestors. Always verify names and dates against your own records before using a chart in a formal research context.

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Describe your family and get a labeled family tree chart in seconds, with name boxes connected by generation lines and relationships clearly marked. Great for genealogy research, school projects, and family history keepsakes.

Last updated: 2026-06-21

✓Multiple generations✓Classic and decorative styles✓Print and share ready✓School and genealogy use

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Three-Generation Family Tree

A standard three-generation chart with grandparents at the top, parents in the middle, and children at the bottom.

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Family Tree with Photo Boxes

A decorative family tree layout with circular photo placeholders above each name label.

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Ancestor Chart (Pedigree Style)

A pedigree-style ancestor chart branching from one person back through four generations of direct ancestors.

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Kids Classroom "My Family" Tree

A bright, simple family tree designed for elementary school "My Family" projects with large readable labels.

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Decorative Tree-Shaped Family Chart

An illustrated tree shape with name labels placed on the branches, making it a wall-art style family chart.

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Blank Family Tree Template

A printable blank family tree template with empty name boxes and generation lines ready to fill in by hand.

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What is a family tree maker?

A family tree maker is a tool that draws a visual chart showing how family members are related across generations. Instead of sketching boxes and lines by hand, you describe the people you want to include and how they are connected, and the tool produces a clean, labeled diagram. Figviz uses AI to generate family tree charts from a plain-English description, so you can go from a list of names to a finished chart in seconds, without design software or templates.

How to make a family tree

Start at the top: decide which generation will be the oldest shown (grandparents, great-grandparents, or further back).

List each person: write their name and their relationship to others (married to, child of).

Choose how many generations to include: three generations covers most school projects; four or five works for genealogy research.

Pick a style: classic black-on-white for printing, colorful for presentations, or decorative for wall art.

Generate the chart, review the layout, and refine the description if any name or line needs adjusting.

Download the PNG at the resolution you need, from screen quality up to 4K for large prints.

Family tree formats and when to use them

Descendant chart: starts with one ancestor at the top and branches downward through children and grandchildren. Best for showing "all the descendants of Person X."

Ancestor chart (pedigree style): starts with one person and branches backward and outward through parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Best for genealogy research tracing your own roots.

Hourglass chart: combines both directions, placing one person in the center with ancestors above and descendants below. Best for a complete picture of one individual in context.

Fan or radial chart: arranges generations in concentric arcs. Best for wall display when you want to show many generations compactly.

Simple three-generation tree: the most common format for school projects and family reunions.

Tips for a clear, accurate family tree

Use full names where possible to avoid confusion between family members who share a first name. Add birth years in parentheses to distinguish generations clearly, especially for large families. For genealogy charts that go back many generations, work from what you know and mark uncertain branches with a question mark. If you are making a chart for a school project, keep it to three generations and use large text so it is readable when printed. For decorative or gift purposes, the tree-shaped style or a colorful chart tends to be the most visually striking.

Family tree maker for school projects and genealogy

Family tree assignments are common at every grade level, from kindergarten "My Family" trees to high school social studies projects. Figviz generates charts sized for standard paper or presentation slides, with large readable labels that teachers can review at a glance. For genealogy research, the ancestor pedigree style and hourglass formats give a systematic view of your lineage that you can share with relatives or attach to a research report. All charts can be downloaded as high-resolution PNGs suitable for printing.

Frequently asked questions

A family tree maker is a tool that generates a visual chart of family relationships. With Figviz you describe the people you want to include and how they are connected, and the AI draws a clean labeled chart with name boxes and generation lines, ready to download in seconds.

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