Free · No signup · Works on any phone
Free Family Tree Maker — Interactive, Shareable & Printable
Draw your family in minutes, send relatives a link they can open without an account, and print it as a poster for the wall.
- No signup
- GEDCOM in & out
- Photos & bios
- Share link + embed
- Poster PDF
In short: Kinbranch is a free online family tree maker with no signup. Click a box to add parents, partners, children and siblings — the chart lays itself out — and give each person a photo and a short life story. It imports and exports GEDCOM, shares an interactive link relatives can open on any phone, and prints a vector poster PDF. Free up to 150 people with Letter/A4 PDFs; Family Plus ($5.99/mo or $39/yr) adds private photo links, editing with relatives, embeds and posters up to 36×48 in, or get a one-time $7.99 Poster Pass.
Why families pick Kinbranch
Start in one second
The editor is right here — no account, no email. Many free makers ask you to sign up before you can save, add photos or share.
A link anyone can open
Send one link in the family chat. Grandparents tap it and explore the tree on their phone — no app, no invite email, no password.
Print it properly
Vector PDF that stays sharp from Letter/A4 (free) up to 36×48 in, plus blank worksheets to fill in by hand for school projects.
From screen to wall
- Letter & A4 free — PDF and PNG, ready for a home printer.
- Blank worksheet — tick “Blank boxes” to print empty write-in boxes for kids' homework.
- Big posters — 11×17, A3, 18×24, 24×36 and 36×48 in for print shops like Staples or FedEx Office.
- Four chart styles — Heirloom, Botanical, Modern and Crayon.
Share it with everyone
- Free view link — the whole tree is packed into the link itself, nothing to sign up for.
- Private photo link (Plus) — short link with photos and life stories.
- Edit together (Plus) — cousins add their branch from their own phone.
- Embed (Plus) — put the interactive tree on a blog or family website.
How to make a family tree online
- Start with yourself: click the highlighted box and type your name — or pick a template.
- Add relatives with + Father, + Mother, + Partner, + Son, + Daughter, + Brother, + Sister.
- Add a photo, dates and a short life story to each person.
- Share an interactive link, export GEDCOM, or download a poster PDF.
Free vs Family Plus
| Feature | Free | Family Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Build a tree online, autosave | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photos + life story for every person | ✓ | ✓ |
| GEDCOM import & export (Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage…) | ✓ | ✓ |
| People per tree | 150 | 5,000 |
| Interactive share link (no account for viewers) | ✓ (no photos) | ✓ private link with photos |
| Relatives edit together | — | ✓ edit link |
| Embed on a blog or family site | — | ✓ |
| Poster PDF (vector) | Letter / A4 with small footer | Up to 36×48 in, no footer |
| Templates: 3–5 generations, kids, pets, blended, descendant | ✓ | ✓ |
Plus is $5.99/month or $39/year. Just need a big print? The $7.99 Poster Pass gives 7 days of Plus, no subscription. See pricing.
How it compares
FamilySearch, Ancestry and MyHeritage are research platforms with record search. Kinbranch is the fastest way to draw, share and print your own family's tree — and it swaps GEDCOM files with all of them.
| Free plan | GEDCOM | Sharing | Printing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinbranch | Free to 150 people, no signup | Import + export | Free view link; Plus: photos + co-edit | Vector PDF; Letter/A4 free, up to 36×48" with Plus | $0 · Plus $5.99/mo or $39/yr · $7.99 Poster Pass |
| FamilySearch | Free, account required | Limited (via partner apps) | One shared world tree | Basic fan/portrait charts | Free |
| Ancestry | Free tree, records need subscription | Import + export | Invite with account | Charts via partners | Free tree; records need a paid membership |
| FamilyEcho | Free; email needed to save | Import + export | Share by email invite | Browser print / PDF | Free (ads) |
| MyHeritage | Free to 250 people | Import + export | Invite with account | Charts; some paid | Subscriptions for records & features |
Checked Nov 2026 from each service's public pages. Names are trademarks of their owners; Kinbranch is not affiliated with them.
Family tree templates
Free Editable Family Tree Template
Free editable family tree templates: 3–5 generations, kids, descendant and blended layouts. Fill in online, add photos, download a PDF or share a link.
Family Tree Generator
Generate a clean family tree chart from names in minutes. Automatic layout, photos, GEDCOM import, shareable link and printable PDF. Free, no signup.
Genealogy Chart Maker (Pedigree / Ancestor Chart)
Make a genealogy pedigree chart (ancestor chart) online: 4 or 5 generations, birth and death dates and places, printable PDF and GEDCOM import/export. Free.
Dog Pedigree Chart & Pet Family Tree Maker
Make a printable dog pedigree chart or pet family tree: sire and dam lines, registered names, call names, photos. Free 3-generation template, PDF download.
Family Tree Template for Kids & School Projects
An easy family tree template for kids and school projects: Me, parents, grandparents and siblings with photos. Colorful style, prints on Letter/A4 for free.
3 Generation Family Tree Template
Fill in a 3-generation family tree online: you, your parents and all four grandparents. Add siblings, aunts and uncles, then print or share. Free, no signup.
4 Generation Family Tree Template
A ready 4-generation family tree: you, parents, grandparents and 8 great-grandparents. Edit online, add dates and places, print a PDF poster. Free.
Free Online GEDCOM Viewer
Open a GEDCOM (.ged) file in your browser as an interactive family tree. Edit, print a PDF, share a link, export again. The file is never uploaded.
Printable Family Tree Poster (PDF)
Turn your family tree into a printable poster PDF: Letter, A4, Tabloid, A3, 18×24, 24×36 and 36×48 inch. Vector quality, photos, four styles. Letter/A4 free.
Descendant Chart Maker
Make a descendant chart: a couple, all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with partners. Great for reunions. Edit online, print or share free.
Blended Family Tree Template
A family tree template for blended families: divorce, remarriage, step-parents, half-siblings and adoption, drawn clearly. Edit online and print or share free.
Chinese Family Tree Maker (族谱 / 家谱)
Make a Chinese family tree (族谱 / 家谱) online free: characters + pinyin, generation names, descendant layout, photos and a printable PDF.
Best Free Family Tree Maker in 2026
Honest comparison of free family tree makers in 2026 — people limits, signup, GEDCOM, share links and printable PDFs — checked Nov 2026.
A Free Family Echo Alternative
Looking for a Family Echo alternative? KinBranch is free to 150 people with no email, GEDCOM import/export, view-only share links and poster PDFs.
A Private FamilySearch Alternative
Want a private tree instead of the shared FamilySearch world tree? KinBranch keeps your tree in your browser, shares view-only links and prints posters.
A Simple Lineage Alternative With Free Sharing
Comparing family tree makers like Lineage? KinBranch is free to 150 people with no signup, view-only share links, GEDCOM and poster PDFs to 36×48".
A StoryLegend Alternative for Real Family Trees
Building a real family tree, not a fictional one? KinBranch has free view-only share links, GEDCOM import/export, photos, life stories and poster PDFs.
What was your first job, and what did it pay?Write their answer into their Life story in the tree — that's how family history gets saved.
Frequently asked questions
Is this family tree maker really free?
Yes. Building a tree, adding photos and stories, importing and exporting GEDCOM, sharing a view link and printing Letter or A4 PDFs are free with no signup, for trees up to 150 people. Family Plus ($5.99/month or $39/year) adds private photo links, editing with relatives, embeds, larger posters and up to 5,000 people.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Your tree is saved automatically in your browser. Export a GEDCOM or JSON backup to move it to another device or genealogy app.
How do I share an interactive family tree with relatives?
Click Share and copy the free view link. Relatives open it on a phone or computer, zoom around the tree and tap anyone to read their details — no account needed. With Family Plus you get a short private link that also shows photos, plus an edit link so relatives can add people with you.
Can I import my tree from Ancestry, FamilySearch or MyHeritage?
Yes. Export a GEDCOM (.ged) file from that service and choose Import → GEDCOM. Names, sex, birth and death dates and places, notes and family links are read in your browser — the file is never uploaded.
Can I print my family tree as a poster?
Yes. Print poster creates a vector PDF that stays sharp at any size. Letter and A4 are free; Family Plus or a one-time $7.99 Poster Pass unlocks Tabloid, A3, 18×24, 24×36 and 36×48 inch posters without the footer.
How is this different from FamilySearch or Ancestry?
FamilySearch and Ancestry are research platforms built around record search and a shared or account-based tree. This tool is for drawing, sharing and printing your own family's tree quickly — no account, no record subscription — and it exchanges GEDCOM with them both ways.
Is my family's information private?
Free trees stay in your browser. Free share links carry the tree inside the link itself, so nothing is stored on our servers. Plus links are stored privately under an unguessable address and are never listed or indexed.