About this site
About
Family Tree Templates is a site focused on helping people choose the right family tree format, understand genealogy template categories, and find printable or editable templates that fit their goals.
Built from real genealogy research
Family Tree Templates originally started from a personal need. After years of genealogy and family history research, it became obvious that most printable family tree templates available online were poorly designed, difficult to use, or visually unappealing.
Many genealogy templates lacked editable fields, used confusing layouts, or were difficult to print cleanly at larger sizes. Because of this, the first templates were created for personal research and family history projects before eventually becoming available to others through the Etsy shop.
Today the goal remains the same: create printable genealogy templates that are practical for real research while also looking clean enough for framing, sharing with relatives, and preserving family history.
How the templates are designed
Every template starts from a carefully planned layout and aspect ratio. Initial structures are designed to ensure that generations, relationships, and text spacing remain balanced and readable even in large prints.
After the visual structure is finalized, templates are exported into professional PDF editing software where editable fields are carefully added one by one. Each template is then tested to verify that typing, printing, scaling, and readability work correctly across different use cases.
Font sizes, spacing, line thicknesses, and layout proportions are intentionally selected to remain easy to read both digitally and in printed form.
Designed for both research and display
Some templates are designed primarily for genealogy research workflows, including research organization, brick wall analysis, and generation tracking.
Others focus more heavily on visual presentation and are intended for wall displays, gifts, family reunions, or framed family history projects.
All templates are created as vector-based designs, which means they scale cleanly to larger print sizes without losing quality.
Why printable genealogy templates still matter
Many people interested in genealogy do not want to use complicated subscription platforms or advanced software. Printable editable PDF templates provide a simpler alternative that works with free tools such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Printable genealogy charts also remain valuable because they make it easier to share family history with relatives, preserve visual records, and create physical displays that can be framed or archived.
The goal of this site is not to replace genealogy software. Instead, it is to provide practical and visually refined templates that complement real family history research.
What this site is for
This site exists to make family tree and genealogy templates easier to understand. Instead of treating every small variation as a separate low-value page, the site organizes templates by real category and use case.
Visitors can compare Family Tree Templates, Pedigree Charts, Family Tree Fan Charts, and other research templates, then use guides and tools to decide what fits their needs best.
The main commercial path of the site is the Etsy shop, where editable PDF templates are offered. Most core templates are designed to be filled digitally and then printed for display, framing, or family history use.
What you will find here
Family tree template category pages
Pedigree chart and fan chart guidance
Genealogy and family tree guides
Practical tools and resources
Links to editable templates in the Etsy shop
Templates
Browse grouped template categories instead of thin one-template pages.
Guides
Learn how to choose a format, make a family tree, and create printable results.
Tools & Resources
Use practical tools such as the age calculator and coordinate finder for genealogy work.
Newsletter
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Etsy shop
Ready to browse editable templates?
Visit the Etsy shop to explore the current Family Tree Templates, Pedigree Charts, Family Tree Fan Charts, and research templates.
Frequently asked questions
Are the templates editable?
Yes. Most templates are editable PDF files designed to work with free PDF software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Are the templates suitable for genealogy research?
Yes. Many templates are specifically designed around genealogy workflows, generation tracking, and family research organization.
Can the templates be printed in large sizes?
Yes. The templates are vector-based, allowing them to scale cleanly for larger prints and framed displays.
What makes these templates different?
The templates are created from real genealogy research experience with a strong focus on readability, print quality, editable usability, and practical layout structure.