Title: GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree Author: Modern Solutions IT Published: September 9, 2026 Last modified: September 10, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3688338) ![](https://ps.w.org/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3689895) # GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree By [Modern Solutions IT](https://profiles.wordpress.org/donarkanio/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree.1.1.1.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/) ## 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. [View Interactive Demo](https://wptreecanvas.com/demo/) | [Upgrade to PRO](https://wptreecanvas.com/) ### 🌳 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. 👉 [Learn more about GeneaCanvas PRO](https://wptreecanvas.com/) ### 📂 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 1. Upload the `geneacanvas-gedcom-tree` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the `.zip` file via **Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin**. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Go to **Trees (Canvas)** in your WordPress admin sidebar and click **Add New**. 4. Configure title, height, startup view, and upload your `.ged` or `.txt` file. 5. Copy the generated shortcode (e.g. `[gcanvas_tree id="12"]`) and paste it into any page or post. ## FAQ ### What file formats are supported? Standard GEDCOM (`.ged` or `.txt`) files exported from any genealogy software. ### Is there a limit on the number of people or trees in the free version? No. GeneaCanvas allows you to import unlimited individuals and create unlimited family trees without artificial restrictions. ### How do I embed a tree on a specific page? 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? High-resolution vector export (PDF and SVG) for large-format physical posters is available in [GeneaCanvas PRO](https://wptreecanvas.com/pro). ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Modern Solutions IT ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/donarkanio/) [Translate “GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## 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. ## Meta * Version **1.1.1** * Last updated **4 days ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [family tree](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/family-tree/)[GEDCOM](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gedcom/) [genealogy](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/genealogy/)[pedigree](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pedigree/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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