Step-by-step guide

How to make a family tree poster or family history book

A family tree makes a gift people keep. The gift studio turns your tree into a print-ready poster or a family history book, with the words and style matched to the occasion.

  • 3 min read
  • 3 steps
  • Phone and computer
  1. 1

    Open Make a gift and pick the occasion

    Press Make a gift above your tree, or choose Gifts & prints in the menu. Pick the occasion (birthday, anniversary, wedding, new baby, holidays, family reunion, in memory, or just because) and the studio suggests the words and a style.

    The poster preview updates as you choose.
  2. 2

    Choose one of nine styles

    Heirloom, Modern, Botanical and six more, from classic to playful. Every style prints in full colour, and the preview shows exactly what you will get, including whether names are large enough to read at the chosen paper size.

    Nine styles to choose from.
  3. 3

    Or make a family history book

    Switch from Poster to Book for a multi-page family history of the people on your tree. When you are happy, press Download PDF to print at home or at a print shop, or Image to share it.

    A family history book, ready to print.

Common questions

Does it cost anything?+

No. The poster and book PDFs are free to download and print wherever you like.

What size can I print?+

The studio checks the name size for the paper you choose, such as A3, so the finished print stays easy to read.

Related guides

Screenshots show a made-up example family. Last updated 23 September 2026.

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