Pedigree Chart Maker

Choose your template in Creately’s pedigree chart maker: To begin, open Creately’s pedigree chart maker and select a pre-designed pedigree chart template or start with a blank canvas. Creately offers customizable templates that make the process easier, especially if you’re new to creating pedigree charts. If you prefer more creative freedom, the blank canvas option allows you to design your chart from scratch.

Add the Proband (starting person): In Creately, you can easily add the proband—the person from whom the family lineage starts. Place the proband in the center or at the bottom of the canvas. You can enter their name, birth date, and any other key details directly into the shape. Creately’s drag-and-drop interface makes adding this information intuitive.

Add parents and immediate family members: Once the proband is added, you can quickly connect their parents by dragging connecting lines between shapes. Creately pedigree chart maker’s flexible layout allows you to position family members as needed. You can continue branching out by adding siblings or other immediate family members directly to the chart with a simple click.

Add additional generations: Next, expand your family tree by adding additional generations. Simply drag new shapes for grandparents, great-grandparents, and other ancestors, and connect them with lines to show the relationships. Creately’s pedigree chart maker makes it easy to zoom in or out to manage multiple generations in one view, keeping your chart organized and clear.

Define relationships and connections: Creately’s pedigree chart maker offers a variety of customizable shapes and lines to represent different types of relationships. Use solid lines for biological connections, dashed lines for marriages, and color-coded shapes to differentiate between generations. You can also adjust the size and style of the lines to visually represent familial bonds.

Add relevant information: For each individual in the chart, you can add more detailed information. Creately allows you to insert text directly into each shape. Include details like full names, birth and death dates, and any relevant information about health, genetic history, or other family-specific notes. This can be done directly in the shape fields or by adding notes panel integrated to the shapes.

Customize the design: Once your chart is set up, Creately pedigree chart maker’s design tools let you fully customize the look. Adjust the colors, fonts, and shapes to fit your desired aesthetic. Whether you prefer a classic family tree look or a more modern, minimalist style, Creately’s design flexibility ensures you can create the perfect chart.

Collaborate with others in real-time: If you’re working with family members or other researchers, Creately pedigree chart maker’s real-time collaboration features come in handy. You can invite others to view or edit the chart simultaneously. Comments and suggestions can be added directly to the chart, making it easy to collect feedback or new information from others.

Save and export your chart: Once you’re satisfied with your pedigree chart, you can export your chart in multiple formats, such as PNG, PDF, or SVG, depending on how you want to share it. Creately pedigree chart maker’s export options make it simple to share your chart with family members or upload it to genealogy sites.