Free Family Tree Maker | Build & Share Ancestry Online

Q: Is my ancestral data private and protected?

Yes. Your records are encrypted and securely stored. Only people with your custom share slug can view read-only versions of your tree.

How FamilyTreeLines Works

Map generations of ancestry in three simple steps.

Create Your Profile

Sign up securely and add yourself as the root person. Attach high-resolution avatars, biographical notes, and vital life dates.

Map & Cross-Link Lineages

Add parents, partners, and children with intuitive context menus. Connect branches across separate trees without duplicate data entry.

Export & Share Securely

Generate privacy-controlled read-only sharing links, export high-res PNG canvas posters, or download editable JSON backups.

Everything you need to map family history

Engineered with modern graph algorithms and refined genealogy tools.

Interactive Smart Canvas

Fluid pan, zoom, and auto-focus search powered by D3.js with customizable canvas styling.

Horizontal Pedigree Mode

Direct-ancestor lineage chart focusing on paternal and maternal generational bloodlines.

Cross-Tree Lineage Portal

Link marriage branches to external trees without duplicating repetitive record entries.

Family Data Backup

Download and maintain true ownership of your lineage schemas in clean JSON format.

Living & Memorial Status

Memorial shading and life span records to honor and preserve deceased ancestors.

Smart Context Menus

Right-click or long-press any member to quickly set them as the tree root, view detailed biographies, or easily reorder children.

Milestones & Anniversaries

Automated reminder cues for upcoming birthdays and marriage anniversaries across your tree.

High-Res PNG Export

Export entire charts into print-ready high-resolution poster images.

Share with family with Public Link

Generate read-only shareable links for family members to explore without an account.

See it in action

Powerful tools, simple to use

Watch how FamilyTreeLines makes preserving your legacy effortless.

Build your Family Tree effortlessly

Click any family member to instantly add parents, partners, or children. No complex forms—just intuitive form that keeps you in the flow.

Smart Face Cropper

Upload a group family photo and use our built-in precision cropping tool to extract the perfect circular avatar for every relative.

Drag & Drop Reordering

Made a mistake? Easily reorder children or siblings to match their exact birth order using our simple drag-and-drop interface.

Filter Massive Branches

Right-click and select "Set as Root" to instantly filter a massive, multi-generational tree down to just that specific person's descendants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the JSON Export & Import feature work?

All users can download a standardized JSON file representing their entire family structure. You can edit this file offline or re-upload to clone and restore trees.

What is Cross-Tree Lineage Linking?

Instead of re-entering in-laws or maternal branches manually, you can link any member node to another tree in your account dynamically.

Is my ancestral data private and protected?

Yes. Your records are encrypted and securely stored.

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