Genealogy software

Genealogy software is used to collect, store, sort, and visualize  data. Genealogy software will often generate kinship charts based on the data entered.

At a minimum, genealogy software tends to collect the following information:

Most programs allow the user to record the source(s) of the information which has been entered. Many allow for additional biographical information, either specific such as occupation or cause of death, or in as a free format note.

There are a wide range of programs offering a host of features.

Features
Certain programs are geared towards specific religions, and will include additional fields relevant to that religion. Other programs focus on certain geographical regions. For example, having a field for the family's is only relevant if the family comes from a part of the world that uses them.

Some programs allow for the import of digital photographs. Others focus on the ability to generate kinship charts. Some programs are more flexible than others in allowing for the input of s and.

There is currently a move to incorporate fields for the input of results, though this information can be added into the "Notes" field of almost all genealogy software.

While most programs and applications are "desktop-based", there are a number of new entries into the genealogy software market that are web-based. This allows for easier collaboration between multiple users as well as more flexible access.

Most genealogy applications focus on "fact management", meaning they allow you to enter and manage individuals, families, and events. But there are other tools available to the genealogist, including web-publishing programs, blogs, and research management tools like Clooz and.

Sharing
Most genealogy software will allow for the export of data in the format, which can then be shared with people using different genealogy software. Certain programs allow the user to restrict what information is shared, usually by removing information about living people for purposes.

Types
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Below is a short alphabetical list of programs, selected from the huge range of genealogy software.

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Windows

 * Individual Software (Family Tree Legends, Heritage Family Tree and Family Trees Quick & Easy)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)
 * Individual Software (Family Tree Legends, Heritage Family Tree and Family Trees Quick & Easy)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)
 * Individual Software (Family Tree Legends, Heritage Family Tree and Family Trees Quick & Easy)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)
 * Individual Software (Family Tree Legends, Heritage Family Tree and Family Trees Quick & Easy)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)
 * - (Can convert a spreadsheet to a GEDCOM file)

Macintosh

 * iFamilyforTiger
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 * iFamilyforTiger
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Web-based utilities allowing input

 * - requires subscription
 * - requires subscription
 * - requires subscription