Free Family Tree Templates
Printable, downloadable, no sign-up required. Professional designs in A4 format — ready to use today.
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Blank Family Tree Template
Simple blank tree — fill in your own family details. Portrait A4.
3-Generation Pedigree Chart
Classic ancestor chart — you, your parents, and your grandparents. Landscape A4.
Family Group Sheet
Record one family unit — couple and up to 8 children. Portrait A4.
Guides
How to Make a Family Tree
A step-by-step guide from gathering family information to researching your ancestors.
Family Tree Layouts Explained
Portrait trees, pedigree charts, fan charts, genograms — which format is right for you?
Genogram Symbols Explained
A complete reference for all genogram symbols — squares, circles, lines, and relationship markers.
Family Tree for Kids
Simple instructions for school projects, with tips for parents and ideas to make it stand out.
About These Templates
All templates on FamilyTreeMaker.app are free to download and print — no account, no watermark, no subscription required. Every template is formatted for standard A4 paper (210 × 297 mm) and opens directly in your browser so you can print or save as PDF in seconds.
The collection includes the most widely used genealogy and family history formats: blank family trees for display and school projects, pedigree charts for serious ancestry research, family group sheets for capturing detailed family records, and reference charts for understanding relationship terms. Research tools including a genealogy research log and individual research worksheet are also available for those who want to track their findings properly.
Templates are designed to be filled in by hand after printing. They are clean and uncluttered — nothing to distract from the information you are recording. Each template page includes instructions and tips for getting the most out of the format.
If you are just starting out, the Blank Family Tree Template is the easiest place to begin. For more serious genealogy research, the 4-Generation Pedigree Chart paired with the Family Group Sheet is the standard combination used by genealogists worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these family tree templates really free?
Yes — completely free. No account required, no watermarks, no time limits. Open any template in your browser and print it directly, or use File → Print → Save as PDF. There is nothing to download or install.
What paper size are the templates designed for?
All templates are formatted for A4 paper (210 × 297 mm), which is the standard size in Australian, UK, and most international printers. Portrait templates use standard portrait A4; pedigree charts use A4 landscape. If you are in the United States, the templates will also print on Letter size paper with minor scaling adjustments.
Which family tree template should I start with?
For most people, the Blank Family Tree Template is the best starting point — it is simple, immediately recognisable, and works for both display and school projects. If you are doing serious genealogy research, start with the Pedigree Chart and pair it with a Family Group Sheet for each couple you research.
Can I fill in the templates digitally?
The templates are designed for printing and filling in by hand. However, if you open the template in your browser, some browsers allow you to type directly into the PDF after saving. For fully digital family tree software, you would need a dedicated genealogy application — these templates are specifically for the printable, paper-based approach.