Create Your Family Tree Document
This is designed to be easy. Most customers finish in 10–20 minutes.
Step 1 — Download the Template
Click Download Template (TXT). Open it in Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or any phone notes app.
Fill in the questions using the same layout.
Fill in the questions using the same layout.
Step 2 — Add Your Family Information
Add as many people as you like. Each person starts with === PERSON ===.
Use simple dates like 12 Aug 1952. Leave blanks if unknown.
Use simple dates like 12 Aug 1952. Leave blanks if unknown.
Step 3 — Optional Photos (ZIP)
If you want photos included, put images into a folder then ZIP it.
In the template, write the exact file name (example: grandad.jpg) next to “Photo Filename”.
In the template, write the exact file name (example: grandad.jpg) next to “Photo Filename”.
Step 4 — Upload and Generate
Upload your filled template and (optional) photos ZIP. Then click Generate Document.
You will receive downloads such as Word and ZIP.
You will receive downloads such as Word and ZIP.
What You Will Receive
Professional Word Document
ZIP Backup Package
Optional Photos Included
ZIP Backup Package
Optional Photos Included
Template Quick Preview
=== FAMILY OVERVIEW ===
Family Name: Perrott
Family Origin: Wales / Kent / Thailand
Family Motto: If you do nothing, nothing will happen.
Family Story: (write a short overview)
Family Name: Perrott
Family Origin: Wales / Kent / Thailand
Family Motto: If you do nothing, nothing will happen.
Family Story: (write a short overview)
=== PERSON ===
Full Name: Stephen David Perrott
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1952
Birth Place: Crickhowell, Wales
Occupation: High voltage engineer
Partner(s): (optional)
Children: (optional)
Favourite Quote: (optional)
Life Story: (write memories, achievements, stories)
Photo Filename: stephen.jpg
Common Mistakes (Avoid These)
• Don’t rename the headings (keep === PERSON === exactly).
• Photo filenames must match exactly (including .jpg / .png).
• Use plain text only (no fancy Word formatting).
• If you don’t know something, leave it blank.
• Photo filenames must match exactly (including .jpg / .png).
• Use plain text only (no fancy Word formatting).
• If you don’t know something, leave it blank.
Need it simpler?
Start with just 4 people (you, parents, one grandparent). Generate once.
Then expand and generate again.
Then expand and generate again.