Free online family tree chart
Create a family tree online
With hundreds of fresh and unique family tree templates to choose from, you can create a unique family tree design that perfectly represents your family history. There’s no need for complex software! Research your ancestors and genealogy with available data and records. Then, collaborate with your relatives to trace your lineage on Canva Whiteboards, along with its infinite canvas, easy-to-use tools, and a rich library of elements.
Infinite space made for unlimited ideas
Professionally designed templates to fast-track your workflow
Share and ideate with anyone, anytime, on any device
Run a workshop with whiteboard elements, sticky notes, and a timer
Embed your family tree in Docs, presentations, and more easily
Easy online whiteboard tools and data visualization
How to make a family tree
Launch Canva
Choose a family tree template
Trace your roots
Use whiteboard tools and elements
Share and ideate
What is a family tree?
A family tree is a chart or diagram that traces the ancestry of a person and maps out the relationships between family members. It accounts for people, living or dead, their history, heritage, and future ties that could be established within the genealogy.
Why use family trees?
It’s easy to get caught up with life and forget where you come from. But, there’s always pride and joy in embracing the past and what led you to the present. Family trees simply do the same. It introduces you to your ancestors and brings a sense of belonging to the rich family history and heritage they carry.
When you create a family tree, you're able to immortalize your ancestry and draw connections between your genealogy and traditions. For children, it’s a fun way to learn your facts and history. In serious matters, it can also provide proof of descent, associate genetics, and trace health concerns. It also identifies potential heirs and future ties.
Discover your family story
With Canva Whiteboards, you can add as many relatives as you like, create unique maps, or simply design your family tree from scratch. Make the most out of our free family tree maker and its built-in photo editor(opens in a new tab or window) to edit and enhance images(opens in a new tab or window) from family albums. Bring your ancestry and history to life with every photo, text font, color, and stylish element that grows along with your tree.
Decorate your trees
Create modern and fresh versions of the traditional family tree design with our rich media library. Show the connection between your ancestors with shapes, arrows, and connectors. Upload their photos, apply filters, and use our built-in photo editing tools. You can also select stylish colors and fonts, add textured backgrounds and frames, or use Draw(opens in a new tab or window) to scribble and diagram freehand.
Make it a family affair
Allow your family to collaborate with ease. Invite your relatives to your family tree design and let them edit your template, leave comments, or add sticky notes. Access your online whiteboard anytime, anywhere, and trace your ancestry in no time. Plus, with the infinite canvas from Canva Whiteboards, you’ll never run out of space for your growing family.
Shared with generations to come
Canva’s family tree maker automatically saves your work in progress, so you can capture every update in your lineage. Need a presentation about your ancestors right away? Canva Whiteboards lets you switch to Presenter view easily. Finally, download your family tree design as a PNG, JPG, or PDF file. You can also share it online or publish a poster or infographic via Canva Print.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Ancestor is the most common type where it starts from one person all the way up of their ancestry.
- Descendant goes the opposite direction of ancestor trees and starts from the older generation down to the protagonist.
- Dynasty is an ancestor tree subtype that identifies famous or influential ancestors, no matter the timeline or how distant they are.
- Family chart is a simple table that lists down your ancestors like a database.
