Description
GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree is an exclusive, highly responsive, and animated family tree visualizer for WordPress powered by D3.js.
Import standard GEDCOM files (.ged or .txt) directly from your WordPress Media Library and instantly generate clean, interactive vector canvases on any post or page.
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🌳 Free Features Included in GeneaCanvas
- Fluid Interactive D3.js Canvas: Smooth drag, pan, and zoom controls optimized for both desktop and mobile touchscreens.
- Organic Layout: Staggering structure that prevents overlapping nodes, ensuring clean and readable descendant trees.
- Level of Detail (LOD) / Dot Mode: Automatically compresses complex family nodes into lightweight vector dots at high zoom-out levels for smooth rendering.
- Real-time Search & Focus: Instant ancestor search with auto-pan and smooth highlight animations focusing on the searched branch.
- Interactive Ancestor Sidebar: Clicking any person slides out a detailed profile card displaying birth/death dates, locations, and calculated kinship links.
- Unlimited Individuals & Trees: Full freedom to import and publish family databases of any size.
- Native Shortcode Integration: Embed trees anywhere using the simple
[gcanvas_tree id="YOUR_ID"]shortcode. - Translation Ready: Fully localized with English and Polish included.
👑 Premium Capabilities in GeneaCanvas PRO
Need advanced features for family reunions, printing, or client sites? The GeneaCanvas PRO extension unlocks:
- High-Resolution Vector Export (PDF / SVG): Generate ultra-sharp, lossless vector files ready for large-format poster printing.
- Media Vault & Document Archive: Attach historical photos, birth certificates, and scans directly to ancestor profiles.
- GDPR / Privacy Anonymizer: Automatically blur and protect data for living individuals from non-logged-in visitors.
- Kinship Calculator: Calculate and highlight connections between any two selected family members.
- Theme & Style Customizer: Change colors, fonts, card borders, and line curves directly from the dashboard.
- Priority Support & Updates: Fast email assistance and automated background updates.
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📂 Broad GEDCOM Compatibility
GeneaCanvas adheres to the standard GEDCOM 5.5 / 5.5.1 specification and supports exports from all major genealogy software and platforms:
- Gramps
- RootsMagic
- Family Tree Maker (FTM)
- MyHeritage
- Ancestry.com
- Legacy Family Tree
- Ahnenblatt
Installation
- Upload the
geneacanvas-gedcom-treefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the.zipfile via Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Trees (Canvas) in your WordPress admin sidebar and click Add New.
- Configure title, height, startup view, and upload your
.gedor.txtfile. - Copy the generated shortcode (e.g.
[gcanvas_tree id="12"]) and paste it into any page or post.
FAQ
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What file formats are supported?
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Standard GEDCOM (
.gedor.txt) files exported from any genealogy software. -
Is there a limit on the number of people or trees in the free version?
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No. GeneaCanvas allows you to import unlimited individuals and create unlimited family trees without artificial restrictions.
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How do I embed a tree on a specific page?
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Simply paste the shortcode generated in the tree settings, for example:
[gcanvas_tree id="123"]. -
How do I export my tree to a high-resolution printable PDF?
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High-resolution vector export (PDF and SVG) for large-format physical posters is available in GeneaCanvas PRO.
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Contributors & Developers
“GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.1.1
- Enhanced translation loading and text domain handling.
- Expanded and improved documentation.
- Performance optimizations for large GEDCOM datasets.
1.1.0
- Initial public release on WordPress.org.