Family Tree Builder for Windows

Application snapshot

Family Tree Builder is a full-featured genealogy program that helps you create a family tree from the ground up. It supports adding as many relatives as you can document — even those traced back many generations, provided historical records exist to verify them.

Profiles packed with details

Each person in your tree can have a rich profile that goes beyond name and birthdate. You can record relationships, attach photographs, link locations on maps, note physical characteristics, and save important life events and milestones.

Settings, navigation & sharing

The program offers extensive configuration options, so investing some time to learn the tools will pay off. It provides multiple ways to navigate your tree and supports exporting your research in different formats. You can also publish your tree directly to your website from within the software.

• Export family charts to common file formats
• Customize display and data-entry preferences
• Share or publish your tree online
• Navigate relationships using several viewing modes

One drawback to note

The only significant downside is that a user account is required before you can use the application. Registration is mandatory, though the software itself is available at no cost.

Bottom line

Overall, Family Tree Builder is a powerful, user-friendly solution for compiling genealogical information and visualizing family connections. With a bit of effort to set it up, it can handle a very large and detailed family history.