My family tree maker software#

My family tree maker software#

Every time I would try to get serious about citing my sources I would get so frustrated with the software I would just give up. I have tried FTM several years ago and RM was so much more logical in data entry and report generations.” - Keith “I think you will find that RootsMagic has a much easier and more complete data entry than FTM. “Had for years, did a couple of upgrades, but switched to RM, imported my FTM database and never looked back.

Here’s what some of our satisfied-switches have had to say: They’ve enjoyed its amazing new features such as color coding, Problem Alerts, Shareable CD’s, running straight off of a flash drive, FamilySearch integration, DataClean, multi-provider WebHints, Mac and Windows versions with a single license, and more!īut don’t take our word for it. Over the past few years, thousands of Family Tree Maker users have made the switch to RootsMagic. We understand that change isn’t easy, so we’ve worked hard at putting together some new tools and supports to make the transition to RootsMagic as painless as possible for Family Tree Maker users. During this “sunset period”, many Family Tree Maker users will want to transfer their data into another desktop application that is actively being developed and updated such as RootsMagic. With that, we’ve made the decision to stop selling Family Tree Maker as of December 31, 2015.”įamily Tree Maker support and online features will continue through the coming year. “True to this focus, we’ve taken a hard look at the declining desktop software market and the impact this has on being able to continue to provide product enhancements and support that our users need.

In a blog posting today, announced the retirement of its Family Tree Maker® (FTM) genealogy software.