Family Genogram Maker
Map your family structure across generations — free and instant.
Create a detailed family genogram in minutes. Visualize multi-generational relationships, spouses, and family history without any design experience.
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.
Add Your Family Data Your Way
Type Names Directly
Enter each family member's name and life dates right into the editor — no formatting required.
Build Branch by Branch
Add children and spouses one at a time using the dedicated buttons to grow your genogram naturally.
Describe with AI
Tell the AI about your family in plain language and watch it generate the full genogram structure automatically.
Upload Family Data (Pro)
Import a CSV or spreadsheet of family member records to populate your genogram instantly.
Share Your Family Genogram Anywhere
Download as Image
Export your family genogram as a high-resolution PNG or SVG — ready for family reunions, presentations, or health records.
Share a Link
Send a direct link so family members, therapists, or researchers can view your genogram instantly.
Embed on Your Site
Add your interactive family genogram to any website or digital document with a simple embed code.
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.
- ✓Part of the MakeCharts suite of 30+ free chart and diagram tools
- ✓AI-powered generation from plain-language family descriptions
- ✓Live preview updates as you add members, spouses, and dates
- ✓Export-ready PNG and SVG for any professional or personal use
- ✓Used by therapists, genealogists, students, and families worldwide
- ✓Always free to start — no sign-up, no credit card
Family Genograms by the Numbers
How to Make a Family Genogram
From blank canvas to complete multi-generational diagram in four simple steps.
Start with the Root Generation
Enter the oldest family members — great-grandparents or grandparents — as the top nodes of your genogram.
Add 'Great Grandparent' and 'Great Grandparent Spouse' as your starting pair.
Add Children and Spouses
Use the '+ Child' button to add the next generation and '& Spouse' to attach partners to each family member.
Add three children for Grandparent A, then attach a spouse to each child.
Include Life Dates and Names
Fill in birth and death years for each node so your family genogram captures the full historical timeline.
Enter '1942-2018' in the life range field for a grandparent who has passed.
Export and Share
Download your completed family genogram as a PNG or SVG, or share it with a link for family members to view.
Export as PNG and attach it to your family reunion slides or health intake form.
Who Uses a Family Genogram Maker
From healthcare to family history research — genograms serve a wide range of real-world needs.
Clinical Family History Mapping
Therapists, social workers, and medical professionals use genograms to document family health patterns, relationship dynamics, and hereditary conditions across generations.
Multi-Generational Ancestry Research
Family historians and genealogists use genograms to organize ancestry research and present complex family lineages in a single, readable diagram.
Student and Case Study Genograms
Social work students and educators create family genograms for coursework, case studies, and teaching examples of family systems theory.
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
Start with professionally designed templates
Dutton Family Tree — Interactive familytree Template
Visualize how the Dutton lineage connects across generations in the Yellowstone series, from founders to present day, in a clean, navigable view.
Targaryen Family Tree — Interactive familytree Template
This template visualizes lineage, marriages, heirs, and claims from Aegon V through Daenerys in the story of A Song of Ice and Fire.
Dutton Family Tree — Interactive familytree Template
Visualize how the Duttons connect across Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923 with color‑coded generations, spouses, and descendants.
Kennedy Family Tree — Interactive familytree Template
This visualization maps the Kennedy family lineage with spouses, generations, dates, and photos for quick, intuitive exploration.
View All Templates
Browse the full library to find more templates tailored to your chart.
AI Genogram Maker vs. Manual Methods
See why families and professionals are switching to MakeCharts for their genograms.
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
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
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.
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
Build Your Family Genogram Today
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