Family tree guides
Practical, no-nonsense advice for turning your family history into something worth hanging on the wall: choosing a chart, getting your data out of genealogy software, and printing it well.
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Getting started
How to make a family tree poster that's worth framing
Choosing the right chart, gathering names, fitting everyone on the page, proofreading and printing.
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GEDCOM
How to export a GEDCOM file
Step-by-step instructions for the most common genealogy sites and programs, plus fixes for zip files, garbled accents and missing people.
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Gifts
Family tree gift ideas that people actually keep
Ideas for grandparents, new babies, weddings, holidays, reunions and memorials, and how to keep the research a surprise.
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Charts
Fan chart vs pedigree chart: which should you choose?
How the two classic ancestor layouts compare on generations, readability and page size.
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Printing
How to print a large family tree
Sizes, resolution and DPI, PDF or PNG, paper and finish, where to print, and framing.
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GEDCOM
What is a GEDCOM file?
A plain-English look at the .ged format: what's inside, which versions exist and what it can't store.
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