Guides for making a family tree poster
Plain-English answers to the questions that come up between having a family tree and having it on the wall.
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- How to get a GEDCOM fileHow to export a GEDCOM (.ged) file from Ancestry, MyHeritage and family tree software, what to do if the option is missing, and what to check afterwards.
- What is a GEDCOM fileWhat a GEDCOM (.ged) file is, what is inside it, how to open one, which version to use, and how to keep the people in it private. A plain-English guide.
- Poster size guideA guide to family tree poster sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and US sizes, in mm and inches, how many people fit, and file settings for sharp printing.
- Open a GEDCOM file onlineHow to open and read a GEDCOM (.ged) file online or on your computer: a text editor, family tree software, or Gedcom Art to see it as a tree or chart.
- GEDCOM to PDF or PNGConvert a GEDCOM file to a PDF, PNG or SVG family tree you can print or share. Free, no sign-up, and your file never leaves your browser.
- MyHeritage family tree posterMake a family tree poster from your MyHeritage tree. Export the tree as a GEDCOM file, open it in Gedcom Art, add photos and print up to A0.
- Family tree poster gift ideasIdeas for a personal family tree gift: who to centre it on, which design to pick, what to add, and how to print and frame it. Made free from a GEDCOM.
- Family reunion family tree chartMake a large family tree chart for a reunion: pick the right ancestor, include cousins, keep names readable, protect living relatives, and print big.
- Fan chart vs pedigree chartFan chart, pedigree chart, descendant chart or tree of life? A plain explanation of each family tree chart type and which one suits your poster.
- How to make a family tree posterMake a family tree poster from start to finish: get your data, choose a design, add photos, check the text size, and print. A simple guide with a free tool.
- Which poster size: A0, A1 or A2A0, A1 or A2 for a family tree poster? Compare dimensions in mm and inches, wall space, number of people, and how to avoid writing that is too small.
Designs and tools
- GEDCOM to family tree posterTurn a GEDCOM file into a family tree poster in minutes. Choose a design, add photos, download a print-ready PNG, PDF or SVG up to A0. Free and private.
- Ancestry family tree posterExport your Ancestry tree as a GEDCOM, then turn it into a beautiful wall poster with photos. Free, private and print-ready up to A0. Step-by-step guide.
- Family tree wall chartMake a clear family tree wall chart from a GEDCOM. Boxes and tidy lines, photos, generations in columns or rows, printed up to A0. Free and private.
- Pedigree chart generatorFree online pedigree chart generator. Upload a GEDCOM and get a clear ancestor chart with photos, ready to print or save as PNG, PDF or SVG.
- Tree of life family treeTurn your ancestors into a family tree of life poster with branches, roots, leaves and portraits. Choose colours, add photos, print up to A0. Free to make.
- Examples of finished postersSee the designs, made from an invented family.
Keep reading
- GEDCOM to family tree posterTurn a GEDCOM file into a family tree poster in minutes. Choose a design, add photos, download a print-ready PNG, PDF or SVG up to A0. Free and private.
- ExamplesSee family tree poster designs made with Gedcom Art: tree of life looks in spring, autumn, parchment and midnight, and a pedigree wall chart.
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It takes a few minutes, and you can try it with a sample family first.