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There are a number of fine family history software programs that help you organize your records on your home computer.
We use the Church’s Personal Ancestral File (PAF) in our Ward Family History Sunday School Classes because it’s easy to use—and it’s free.
We suggest you simply start with the Church’s Personal Ancestral File, and then if you want something more, explore these other programs. It’s simple to import all of your previously entered PAF information into any other program.
We do not endorse any specific Family History Software program. We just suggest you choose one that will “sync” with New FamilySearch, such as those shown here. Visit this website for a nice comparison of the different programs available. Visit this website for a current list of other certified software that is compatible with New FamilySearch.
The following Family History Software either “syncs” directly to New FamilySearch, or can “sync” with New FamilySearch using the FamilyInsight program:
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All The Programs Shown Below Either “Sync” Directly To New FamilySearch, Or They “Sync” By Using FamilyInsight As A Go-Between:
Mac Users: all of the PC programs can be run on a Mac using a Mac PC-emulator, such as Parallels or VMWare. Or you can use it directly on your Mac without Windows by using Crossover – watch this video.
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- Sync to New FamilySearch with FamilyInsight
- Free standard version
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Ancestral Quest (PC)
- Syncs to New FamilySearch: Yes
- Cost: Free basic version; $$ deluxe version
- Smartphone/PDA compatibility: Yes with Pocket-Genealogist
- iPad compatible:
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FamilyInsight (PC or Mac)
- This is an add-on program for syncing to New FamilySearch
- $$ for standard version
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Family Tree Maker (PC or Mac)
- Sync to New FamilySearch with FamilyInsight
- $$ for standard version
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Legacy (PC)
- Syncs to New FamilySearch
- Free basic version; $$ deluxe version
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RootsMagic (PC)
- Syncs to New FamilySearch
- Free basic version; $$ deluxe version
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For a comparison of these, plus many other family history software programs, please visit this site.
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Acrobat
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