Online Tool Store
Ancestor Chart Generator
Enter a starting person and their ancestors generation by generation to build a clean pedigree chart, ready to export for a genealogy project. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Example
Ancestor Chart Generator
Sample: 3 generations from "You"
Example shown — replace it with your own family names.
Result
How it works
- Enter your starting person's name.
- Add each generation of parents going back in time.
- Get a clean pedigree chart, ready to export.
The method
Each generation doubles the number of ancestor slots — 2 parents, 4 grandparents, 8 great-grandparents — laid out in a standard fan-shaped pedigree structure.
FAQ
What is a pedigree chart?
A chart showing one person's direct ancestors — parents, grandparents, and further back — arranged in a fan or tree layout, as opposed to a full family tree with siblings and descendants.
How many generations can I include?
Add as many generations as you have information for — each additional generation doubles the number of ancestor slots in the chart.
Can I export the chart?
Yes — the generated chart can be downloaded as an image to print, share with family, or add to a genealogy project.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Genealogy software | Hand-drawn family tree |
|---|---|---|---|
| No software install | Yes | No | Yes |
| Quick to start | Yes | Setup required | Slow |
| Free to use | Yes | Often paid | Free |
For a quick, shareable ancestor chart without full genealogy software, this is a faster starting point.