Chart & Visualization Tools

Family Genogram Maker

Create a detailed family genogram in minutes. Visualize multi-generational relationships, spouses, and family history without any design experience.

Features

Everything You Need in a Family Genogram Maker

Purpose-built tools for mapping multi-generational family structures with clarity.

Multi-Generation Tree Layout

Visualize great-grandparents down to grandchildren in a clear vertical hierarchy. Each generation sits on its own level for instant readability.

Spouse Connections

Add spouses to any family member with a single click and toggle their position left or right to keep your genogram uncluttered.

Life Date Labels

Record birth and death years for each family member directly on the diagram so your genogram doubles as a historical record.

Zoom and Pan

Navigate large multi-generational genograms effortlessly with built-in zoom and pan controls — no detail gets lost.

Collapsible Branches

Hide and reveal family branches on demand to focus on specific lineages without removing any data from your genogram.

AI-Powered Generation

Describe your family in natural language and let AI build the full genogram structure in seconds — then refine it with simple controls.

Data input

Add Your Family Data Your Way

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Type Names Directly

Enter each family member's name and life dates right into the editor — no formatting required.

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Build Branch by Branch

Add children and spouses one at a time using the dedicated buttons to grow your genogram naturally.

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Describe with AI

Tell the AI about your family in plain language and watch it generate the full genogram structure automatically.

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Upload Family Data (Pro)

Import a CSV or spreadsheet of family member records to populate your genogram instantly.

Share

Share Your Family Genogram Anywhere

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Download as Image

Export your family genogram as a high-resolution PNG or SVG — ready for family reunions, presentations, or health records.

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Share a Link

Send a direct link so family members, therapists, or researchers can view your genogram instantly.

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Embed on Your Site

Add your interactive family genogram to any website or digital document with a simple embed code.

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Print-Ready Format

Download a clean, print-optimized version of your genogram to include in physical files or family history books.

About This Family Genogram Maker

MakeCharts built this free family genogram maker to make multi-generational family mapping simple and fast. Whether you need a clinical genogram for therapy or a heritage diagram for a family reunion, the tool handles the structure so you can focus on the story.

<3 minTime to first genogram
UnlimitedGenerations supported
10k+Genograms created
$0Cost to start
12+Languages supported

Workflow

How to Make a Family Genogram

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Start with the Root Generation

Enter the oldest family members — great-grandparents or grandparents — as the top nodes of your genogram.

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Add Children and Spouses

Use the '+ Child' button to add the next generation and '& Spouse' to attach partners to each family member.

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Include Life Dates and Names

Fill in birth and death years for each node so your family genogram captures the full historical timeline.

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Export and Share

Download your completed family genogram as a PNG or SVG, or share it with a link for family members to view.

Use cases

Who Uses a Family Genogram Maker

Healthcare & Therapy

Clinical Family History Mapping

Therapists, social workers, and medical professionals use genograms to document family health patterns, relationship dynamics, and hereditary conditions across generations.

Genealogy & Family History

Multi-Generational Ancestry Research

Family historians and genealogists use genograms to organize ancestry research and present complex family lineages in a single, readable diagram.

Education & Social Work

Student and Case Study Genograms

Social work students and educators create family genograms for coursework, case studies, and teaching examples of family systems theory.

Personal & Family Projects

Family Heritage Documentation

Individuals create family genograms to preserve their family story, share with relatives, and pass structured family history to the next generation.

Templates

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Comparison

AI Genogram Maker vs. Manual Methods

See why families and professionals are switching to MakeCharts for their genograms.

MakeCharts Genogram Maker

  • Generate a full genogram from a text description in seconds
  • Free to start — no software installation needed
  • Drag-and-drop editing with instant live preview
  • Add spouses and children with dedicated one-click buttons
  • Share via link or download high-resolution PNG or SVG
  • Collapsible branches keep large families easy to navigate

Manual / Legacy Tools

  • Hours spent on layout and formatting
  • Expensive desktop software with steep learning curve
  • Difficult to reposition nodes when family grows
  • No AI assistance to speed up data entry
  • Hard to share or collaborate in real time
  • Export quality varies — often not print-ready

FAQ

Family Genogram Maker FAQ

What is a family genogram?

A family genogram is a visual map of a family across multiple generations — similar to a family tree but often including additional detail like life dates, relationship types, and health history. Genograms are widely used in therapy, medicine, social work, and genealogy research to reveal patterns and connections across generations.

How is a genogram different from a family tree?

Both show family relationships, but genograms typically go deeper. A family tree focuses on lineage and ancestry, while a genogram can also capture relationship dynamics, health patterns, and significant life events. Our family genogram maker supports multi-generational layouts with spouse connections and life date labels that serve both purposes.

Is this family genogram maker really free?

Yes — you can build and download a complete family genogram at no cost, with no sign-up required. Free accounts also include AI credits to generate genograms from text descriptions. Paid plans unlock more AI credits, SVG export, and file upload for larger family datasets.

Can I make a genogram for a large multi-generational family?

Absolutely. The tool supports unlimited family members across unlimited generations. Use the zoom and pan controls to navigate large diagrams, and use the collapsible branch feature to hide sections of the family while you focus on a specific lineage.

How do I add spouses to my family genogram?

Select any family member node and click the '& Spouse' button to attach a spouse. You can enter the spouse's name and life dates, then use the arrow toggle to position the spouse on the left or right side of the node — whichever keeps your genogram clean and readable.

Can I use this as a clinical or therapy genogram tool?

Yes. Therapists, social workers, and medical professionals use our genogram maker to document family history for intake forms and case files. The tool captures names, life dates, and multi-generational structure — everything needed for a standard clinical genogram. Export as PNG or SVG to include in patient records or presentations.

Can AI generate my family genogram automatically?

Yes. Describe your family in plain language — for example, 'Three generations: grandparents, two adult children each with a spouse, and four grandchildren' — and the AI will generate the full genogram structure instantly. You can then edit any node to add specific names and dates.

What file formats can I export my genogram in?

Free users can download their family genogram as a high-resolution PNG. Paid plans also unlock SVG export, which is ideal for print, embedding in documents, or further editing in design tools.

Can I share my family genogram with relatives?

Yes. Every genogram you create can be shared via a direct link — just send it to family members and they can view it in their browser with no account needed. You can also embed your genogram on a family website or download it to attach to an email.

Do I need any design or technical skills to use this tool?

None at all. The family genogram maker is designed for everyday users. Add members with buttons, type names and dates into simple fields, and preview your genogram live as you build it. The AI option makes it even faster if you prefer to just describe your family in words.

Built for Every Family

  • Supports any family structure — biological, adoptive, blended, or chosen families
  • Works in 12+ languages so you can build genograms in your native language
  • Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
  • No prior experience with genograms or design tools required
  • Suitable for personal projects, academic work, and professional clinical use
  • Free to start — no payment or account needed to create your first genogram

Your Family Data, Your Control

  • Your genogram data is not sold or shared with third parties
  • You decide what to download, share, or keep private
  • No account required to create and export a genogram
  • Delete your data or account at any time
  • Sensitive family health information stays under your control

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