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Moving my linked tree between two Mac computers
If you have a laptop or secondary computer, you may want to periodically switch which computer’s Family Tree Maker software is linked with your online family tree. (Note that you can only have your Ancestry tree linked to Family Tree Maker on ONE computer at a time. You may still work in your tree that is saved on Ancestry from any computer, but that tree can only link and sync with one computer.)
Normally we recommend having your tree linked to one primary computer and working in the online tree with your alternate computer (or iPad/iPhone/Android device through the Ancestry App). Since Family Tree Maker “talks” to your online tree, any changes you add to the online tree will transfer into your tree in Family Tree Maker the next time you perform a sync.
If you need to change which computer your online tree is linked to for any reason, follow the instructions below.
This article discusses the following steps:
The easiest method for transferring a tree from one computer to another is by using a USB flash drive. If you do not have one, it may be worth your time to purchase one before continuing with the steps below.
1. Open Family Tree Maker on the computer with which your online tree is currently linked and click the Plan button on the main toolbar.
2. Make sure the linked tree that you want to transfer to another computer is open.
3. Click the sync icon in the upper-right corner of the application window and choose Sync Now from the pop-up menu to make sure your tree is in sync with your Ancestry tree.
- Click the File menu and choose Backup.
- In the Include section of the Backup dialog, make sure the Media files and Allow restored file to resume syncing checkboxes are selected.
Choose a location for saving your backup file. The safest place is usually on your computer’s hard disk — i.e., either in the default location or in a folder of your choice (Custom directory).
- Click the Backup button.
- A progress screen will open showing you the status of the backup. When you get a message telling you the backup has been completed successfully, click OK.
Go to the location of the backup file you have created and copy the file to a flash drive.
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Unplug your flash drive and insert it into an available USB port on the computer where you will be re-linking your tree to Ancestry with.
- Open Family Tree Maker, click the File menu and choose Restore.
- In the dialog that appears, navigate to your flash drive, select your backup file, and then click Open
The Save dialog opens. Click the Save button to restore your file.
- After your file is restored, the Restore - Additional Options dialog appears. To link the newly restored tree to your Ancestry tree, make sure the Restore sync files checkbox is selected and click the Restore button.
Once your tree is relinked, click the sync icon in the upper-right corner of the application window and choose Sync Now from the pop-up menu to verify that your restored tree is in sync with your Ancestry tree.
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This page contains information about actively developed Mac OS X genealogy software (apps, applications) for Apple’s Macintosh Computers – iMac, MacBooks, MacBook Airs, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro. There is additional information at the bottom about older software that may support PowerPC Macs as well as “Classic” Macs.
Additional Lists about Mac Genealogy Software
– Mac Genealogy Software Recommendations (outdated)
– Mac Genealogy Software – Unicode, UTF-8, and GEDCOMs
– Mac Genealogy Software that supports LDS/TempleReady options (outdated)
Mac OS X Genealogy Software
This software is currently supported and in development since 2012. Cost is listed in US $. The list is sorted by the latest updates. If you see any errors, please contact us.iOS = iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
| Updated/Version | Cost | Requirements | Platforms | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacFamilyTree 7 | Mar 2015 Version 7.3.3 | $49.99 | OS X 10.7 | OS X, iOS | Uses iCloud to keep genealogy data in sync. Can use Dropbox. | |
| Family Tree Maker 3 | Feb 2015 Version 22.2.4 | $39.99 | OS X 10.7 | OS X, iOS, Windows, Android | Compatible with Family Tree Maker 2014 (Windows), keeps data in sync with Ancestry.com | |
| Family tree Builder 7.0 for Mac (Announcement) | Jan 2015 Version 7.0 | $0 | OS X | OS X, iOS, Windows, Android | NOTE: This is the Windows version, with a 'wrapper' for OS X. A native version is planned. | |
| Familienbande | Jan 2015 | $0 | OS X | OS X, Windows, Linux | Supports PowerPC (PPC) | |
| Reunion 10 Reunion 9 | Nov 2014 10.0.7 (beta) | $99.99 | OS X | OS X, iOS | NOTE: This is a beta release, intended to fix a bug with OS X 10.10 'Yosemite' | |
| My Family Tree | Nov 2014 Version 1.3.1 | $19.99 | OS X 10.8, 64-bit | OS X | Does not support GEDCOM. Very simple family tree editor. | |
| Heredis 2014 Heredis for Mac (2012) | Oct 2014 Version 3.3.2 | $59.99 | OS X 10.7.3, 64-bit | OS X, iOS, Windows | Can sync between Macs, PCs, and iPhone/iPad over WiFi, or through a USB flash drive. | |
| iFamily for Leopard (older page) | Oct 2014 Version 2.895 | $29.95 | OS X 10.4 | OS X | Supports PowerPC (PPC) | |
| Gramps Gramps (older version) | Oct 2014 Version 4.1.1 | $0 | OS X 10.5 | OS X, Windows, Linux, BSD | Supports PowerPC (PPC) | |
| MacBridge for RootsMagic 6/7 (Announcement) | Sep 2014 Version 7.0.4.0 | $14.95 | OS X | OS X, iOS, Windows, Android | NOTE: This is the Windows version, with a 'wrapper' for OS X. A native version is planned. | |
| GEDitCOM II 2.0 GEDitCOM II (older version) | Aug 2014 Version 2.0 | $64.99 | OS X 10.6 | OS X | This is a free upgrade for GEDitCOM II users. | |
| ohmiGeneLite ohmiGene 5 | Jul 2014 Version 6.11.5 | Donation | OS X 10.7 | OS X, iOS, Windows | May only be available in French. Not sure on cost or ordering from Europe. | |
| GedScape | Apr 2014 Version 3.0.01 | $59.99 | OS X 10.6.6, 64-bit | OS X, Windows | NOTE: This is only for browsing GEDCOM files/exporting to a web site. | |
| PAW2U | Mar 2014 Version 103.0 | $0 | OS X 10.6.6 | OS X | ||
| GenealogyJ | 2014 | $0 | OS X 10.5, Java VM 1.6 | OS X, Windows, Linux, Solaris | Open Source, Java-based. |
List of discontinued, inactive, obsolete, or older Mac OS X genealogy software
| Updated/Version | Requirements | Platform(s) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FamilyTree | Oct 2013 Version 1.2.2 | OS X 10.7, 64-bit | OS X, Intel | NOTE: It appears to no longer be in active development, as the official website is down. Supports iCloud. |
| Family Tree Maker 2010 for Mac | Jan 2011 Version 19.2.1.241 | 10.5.8 | GEDCOM Support | |
| MacFamilyTree 5 | Aug 2010 Version 5.7.8 | 10.4 | GEDCOM Support | |
| MyBlood | Jul 2010 Version 1.31 | OS X 10.4 | OS X, Intel or PPC | GEDCOM Support |
| Heredis Mac X.2 | Sep 2009 | OS X 10.1.3 | OS X | GEDCOM Support |
| Osk | Jul 2009 Version 4.71 | OS X 10.3 | OS X, Intel or PPC | |
| PA Writer II (now PAW2U) | 2009 | ? | GEDCOM Support | |
| Genealogy Pro | Jul 2007 Version 2.2 | 10.4 | GEDCOM Support | |
| GenerationX | Jul 2007 Version 3.0a2 | 10.3.9 | GEDCOM Support | |
| Jun 2007 Version 0.2b | ? | |||
| Family | Mar 2007 Version 2.0.2 | 10.3.9 | ||
| GEDCOM Editor | Dec 2006 Version 1.1 | 10.4 | GEDCOM Support | |
| seeGEDCOMX | Jun 2006 Version 0.8 | OS X PPC | GEDCOM Support | |
| MacPAF | Apr 2006 | ? | GEDCOM Support |
Last Updated: March 3, 2015