More Inspiration from Genealogy Gems Like You Here’s a great article from Family Tree Magazine outlining more options for genealogy software for the Mac. Thanks to Mac Users Diana and Bill for their recommendations. They also have a method for moving your tree from Family Tree Maker to Reunion.” -Bill More Family History Software for Mac I have used this software since their beginning, and find it world-class for the Macintosh. While all three programs are available with versions that will work on Macs, in all fairness to Mac users, I suggest that you include (at least mention) that a great alternative for Mac is: Reunion 11 by Leister Productions. (Editor’s note: Backblaze is Cloud backup for your computer, not genealogy software). You suggested alternatives to Family Tree Maker… RootsMagic, MyHeritage, and Backblaze. Your last edition ( Family Tree Maker discontinued) was indeed interesting, and verified how on top of things you are-thank you. “I have received and read your website for some time, and have found many helpful ideas and comments. So I haven’t given up on TMG yet because I don’t want to lose information as I migrate my data.” -Diana I miss being able to indicate that a source for the birth had the full date but only the state for the place, for example. My only complaint with MacFamilyTree is that you can’t attach sources to particular items of information as I can in TMG, but you can’t in any of the other genealogy software either.

The graphics on screen and in print look up-to-date and easy to read.Īs someone who has been using The Master Genealogist, I had to start looking for a replacement before the FTM users. “On your list of software to replace Family Tree Maker for the Mac, you should take a look at MacFamilyTree 5 Lisa has given lots of suggestions, including RootsMagic 7 for Mac, but YOU have also sent in these comments for Mac-compatible family history software. Recently we’ve been talking about the importance of keeping your master family tree in family tree software on your computer, especially in the wake of Ancestry’s announcement that they’re retiring Family Tree Maker software. Are you a Mac genealogist? Check out these family history software for Mac recommendations sent in by Genealogy Gems listeners.

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