Multi-Generation Branches
Add as many generations as your family history requires. Each branch expands cleanly without cluttering the layout.
Chart & Visualization Tools
Build a clear pedigree chart by adding names, life dates, and generational branches. No design skills needed — just your family history.
Features
Purpose-built for family trees — from simple three-generation charts to sprawling multi-branch pedigrees.
Add as many generations as your family history requires. Each branch expands cleanly without cluttering the layout.
Attach spouses to any family member with one click, and toggle their position left or right to keep the chart balanced.
Include birth and death year ranges beneath each name so your pedigree chart doubles as a historical record.
Collapse individual branches to focus on one lineage at a time — ideal for large, complex family trees.
Navigate large pedigree charts with smooth zoom and pan controls, keeping every generation in reach.
Describe your ancestry in plain language and the AI builds a formatted pedigree chart instantly — no manual entry needed.
Data input
Enter each family member's name and life dates right in the editor — no formatting required.
Copy a list of names and dates from Excel or Google Sheets and paste it straight into the chart.
Tell the AI who belongs in your family tree and it will generate a structured pedigree chart automatically.
Import CSV or Excel files with family records and let MakeCharts map the generations for you.
Share
Export your pedigree chart as a high-resolution PNG or SVG for documents, slides, or print.
Generate a shareable link so family members, researchers, or clients can view the chart instantly.
Paste a single embed code to add your pedigree chart to any website or genealogy blog.
Drop the chart image into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote for family reunions or school projects.
MakeCharts is a free online chart tool built to make data visual — fast. The family tree maker handles everything from simple three-generation pedigrees to complex multi-branch ancestry charts. No software to install, no design experience needed.
Workflow
Enter the oldest known family member as the root node. Add their name and life date range to anchor the chart.
Use the Spouse button to pair partners and the Child button to extend each generation downward. Rearrange with the toggle controls.
Adjust spacing, font size, and connection line width. Then download as PNG or SVG, or share a direct link.
Use cases
Genealogists use pedigree charts to map lineages visually, track sources, and share discoveries with relatives at reunions or online.
Healthcare providers use pedigree charts to document hereditary conditions across generations and identify genetic risk patterns in patients.
Students create pedigree charts for biology lessons on genetics, history assignments, and personal heritage projects.
Legal teams and estate planners use pedigree charts to document family relationships clearly for inheritance and beneficiary purposes.
Templates
Explore the Dutton family tree from the Yellowstone series. Edit, personalize, and share an interactive lineage map in minutes—no design skills needed.
Targaryen Family Tree — Interactive familytree TemplatefamilytreeInteractive Targaryen family tree template. Visualize lineage, marriages, and heirs in the story of A Song of Ice and Fire—built in minutes.
Dutton Family Tree — Interactive familytree TemplatefamilytreeExplore the Dutton lineage across Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923 with an interactive family tree you can customize, share, and embed in minutes.
Kennedy Family Tree — Interactive familytree TemplatefamilytreeExplore the Kennedy family tree and build your own interactive lineage in minutes. Add photos, spouses, generations—then download, share, or embed.
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FAQ
A pedigree chart is a diagram that maps the biological relationships of a family across multiple generations. It typically starts with an ancestor at the top or center and branches downward to show children, grandchildren, and their spouses. Pedigree charts are used in genealogy, genetics, medicine, and legal contexts.
Yes. You can build, customize, and download a pedigree chart at no cost, with no signup required. Free accounts include all core family tree features. Upgrade to a paid plan for AI credits, CSV uploads, and higher export quality.
There is no hard limit. You can keep adding generations as far back — or as far forward — as your records go. The chart scales automatically, and you can use the zoom and collapse controls to navigate large trees.
Yes. Every node in the pedigree chart has a dedicated Spouse button. Once added, you can toggle the spouse's position left or right, and include their name and life date range. Spouse connections are shown with a distinct horizontal link.
Type a description of your family in the prompt box — for example, 'Show four generations starting from my great-grandparents on my mother side.' The AI will generate a structured pedigree chart with named nodes that you can then edit and customize.
Yes. The family tree format is fully compatible with medical and genetic pedigree documentation. Add names, life dates, and generational relationships as needed. For clinical symbols (circles, squares, shaded nodes), you would need to customize manually after export.
Free users can download PNG images. Pro plan users can export SVG files, which are ideal for print-quality output, large-format posters, and embedding in web pages.
Yes. Use the share link feature to generate a URL that anyone can open in a browser — no account required. You can also embed the chart on a family website or export it as an image to include in emails or documents.
Absolutely. MakeCharts is well-suited for genealogy use. You can chart multiple lineages, include birth and death years, collapse branches for focused analysis, and export a clean visual for reports or family reunion materials.
Pro plan users can upload CSV or Excel files with family records. The AI will parse and map the data into a pedigree chart structure, saving significant manual entry time for large families.
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