Pedigree Chart Maker
Map your family tree in minutes — free, visual, and effortless.
Build a clear pedigree chart by adding names, life dates, and generational branches. No design skills needed — just your family history.
Everything You Need in a Pedigree Chart Maker
Purpose-built for family trees — from simple three-generation charts to sprawling multi-branch pedigrees.
Multi-Generation Branches
Add as many generations as your family history requires. Each branch expands cleanly without cluttering the layout.
Spouse Connections
Attach spouses to any family member with one click, and toggle their position left or right to keep the chart balanced.
Life Date Labels
Include birth and death year ranges beneath each name so your pedigree chart doubles as a historical record.
Collapsible Branches
Collapse individual branches to focus on one lineage at a time — ideal for large, complex family trees.
Zoom and Pan
Navigate large pedigree charts with smooth zoom and pan controls, keeping every generation in reach.
AI-Powered Generation
Describe your ancestry in plain language and the AI builds a formatted pedigree chart instantly — no manual entry needed.
Add Your Family Data Your Way
Type Names Directly
Enter each family member's name and life dates right in the editor — no formatting required.
Paste from Spreadsheet
Copy a list of names and dates from Excel or Google Sheets and paste it straight into the chart.
Describe with AI
Tell the AI who belongs in your family tree and it will generate a structured pedigree chart automatically.
Upload a File (Pro)
Import CSV or Excel files with family records and let MakeCharts map the generations for you.
Share Your Pedigree Chart Anywhere
Download as Image
Export your pedigree chart as a high-resolution PNG or SVG for documents, slides, or print.
Share a Link
Generate a shareable link so family members, researchers, or clients can view the chart instantly.
Embed on Your Site
Paste a single embed code to add your pedigree chart to any website or genealogy blog.
Present in Slides
Drop the chart image into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote for family reunions or school projects.
About MakeCharts Pedigree Chart Maker
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.
- ✓Purpose-built editor for pedigree and family tree charts
- ✓AI generation from plain-language descriptions
- ✓Spouse nodes, life dates, and collapsible branches included
- ✓High-quality PNG and SVG export
- ✓Free plan with unlimited manual chart building
- ✓Used by genealogists, students, healthcare providers, and families worldwide
Pedigree Charts by the Numbers
How to Make a Pedigree Chart
From blank canvas to finished family tree in three simple steps.
Start with Your Root Ancestor
Enter the oldest known family member as the root node. Add their name and life date range to anchor the chart.
e.g. 'Margaret Sullivan, 1882-1951' as great-grandmother
Add Spouses and Children
Use the Spouse button to pair partners and the Child button to extend each generation downward. Rearrange with the toggle controls.
e.g. attach a spouse, then add three children with their own dates
Customize and Export
Adjust spacing, font size, and connection line width. Then download as PNG or SVG, or share a direct link.
e.g. increase generation spacing for a wall-print version
Who Uses a Pedigree Chart Maker
From family historians to medical professionals — pedigree charts serve many purposes.
Genealogy Research
Genealogists use pedigree charts to map lineages visually, track sources, and share discoveries with relatives at reunions or online.
Medical Family History
Healthcare providers use pedigree charts to document hereditary conditions across generations and identify genetic risk patterns in patients.
School and University Projects
Students create pedigree charts for biology lessons on genetics, history assignments, and personal heritage projects.
Probate and Inheritance
Legal teams and estate planners use pedigree charts to document family relationships clearly for inheritance and beneficiary purposes.
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.
Pedigree Chart Maker vs. Doing It Manually
Stop wrestling with drawing tools. Build your family tree the smart way.
Manual Drawing / Generic Tools
- ✗Hours spent aligning boxes in PowerPoint or Visio
- ✗Re-drawing the whole chart when you add a new branch
- ✗No built-in spouse or life date support
- ✗Hard to share or collaborate with family members
- ✗Low-resolution exports that look bad in print
- ✗No AI to help structure complex multi-branch trees
MakeCharts Pedigree Chart Maker
- ✓Interactive editor built specifically for family trees
- ✓Add or remove family members without redrawing
- ✓Dedicated spouse and life date fields on every node
- ✓Shareable links and embeds ready in one click
- ✓High-resolution PNG and SVG downloads
- ✓AI generates a full pedigree chart from a text description
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pedigree chart?
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.
Is this pedigree chart maker really free?
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.
How many generations can I add to my pedigree chart?
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.
Can I add spouses to my family tree chart?
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.
How do I make a pedigree chart with the AI?
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.
Built for Every Family Story
- ✓Works for any family structure — biological, adoptive, blended, or extended
- ✓Supports any naming convention and international characters
- ✓Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile without installing anything
- ✓Available in 12+ languages so your whole family can use it
- ✓Simple enough for first-time users, flexible enough for professional genealogists
Your Family Data Stays Private
- •Your chart data is not sold to third parties
- •Charts you create are yours — export or delete at any time
- •No signup required to build and download a pedigree chart
- •You control what is shared via link or embed
- •Account data can be deleted on request
Start Building Your Pedigree Chart Now
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