'How do I convert my Family Tree Maker (for Windows) file so that it can be read on my new Family Tree Maker for Mac?' … this is a question that I'm being asked regularly, so I feel that a blog post is needed.
As Family Tree Maker (the Windows version) has been around for around 20+ years, with a new version released pretty much every year, there are different methods of transferring depending on what version of FTM you are currently transferring from.
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- Current series restarted with Family Tree Maker 2010 for Mac (2010) Press Release - April 2010 Press Release from 1997 for Family Tree Maker Deluxe Edition II for Macintosh Family Tree Maker genealogy software on the Mac dates back to the late 1990s, although due to low sales/demand, it was discontinued for over a decade, until 2010.
- Running Certified programs for FamilySearch that were created for Windows on a Mac You will need a valid copy of Microsoft Windows. You can partition your hard drive and create a windows section on your computer which will allow you to run any of the certified programs for New Family Search on your computer.
Family Tree Maker Versions 1-4
If you have .fbc files and files from versions prior to version 4 need to be converted on a PC using Family Tree Maker 2005 SE software, which you can download free here. Once downloaded and installed, you bring in your current .fbc or .ftw file into the program, then save it. This will save as a .ftw file which you can then load straight into FTM for Mac.
Family Tree Maker Versions 5-16
If you have .ftw or .fbk files files that were created using a Family Tree Maker version between 5 and 16, these files can be read directly into FTM for Mac without needing any conversion.
Family Tree Maker Versions 2008-2009
If you have Family Tree Maker 2008 or 2009, you will need to save your file as a Gedcom (.ged), so then it can be imported into FTM for Mac.
Family Tree Maker Versions 2010-2011
The Family Tree Maker File Migration Utility converts Family Tree Maker 2010 and 2011 Windows (.ftw) files so they can be opened on a Mac and vice versa. For more information, and step-by-step instructions on how to do this click here.
Family Tree Maker Versions 2012-2014
To transfer a file from Family Tree Maker 2012 or 2014 to Family Tree Maker for Mac, you first will need to export your file to a format that the File Migration Utility can convert into a Mac file. Please follow the instructions the article titled Export your Family Tree Maker file and make sure in Step 3 to choose the output format of 2010 or 2011. You can then use the File Migration Utility to convert your newly exported file to the Mac format.
Retail Cost:pre-order from Ancestry.com for $39.95 (US)
Latest news and information:
– 12 November 2010 – Family Tree Maker 2011 Service Pack 1
– 12 August 2010 – Family Tree Maker 2011 – Pre-Orders
System Requirements:
Operating system (OS): Windows 7 / Windows XP / Vista
CPU/Processor: 500 MHz Intel Pentium II (or equivalent)
Hard drive space: 500 MB for installation
Memory/RAM: 512 MB of RAM
Also: 2x CD-ROM, Display with 800×600 resolution
System Recommendations:
CPU/Processor: 1GHz Intel Pentium III (or better)
Memory/RAM: 1 GB of RAM
Also: 32x CD/CDR, Display with 1024×768 resolution
Internet access: for online functionality
Notes:
* Features a tight integration with Ancestry.com Subscription if you have an Ancestry.com membership. Appears to be more comprehensive than previous versions
* No word on integration with Ancestry.com Tree-to-Go (MobileGenealogy.com) or whether a different app will be written for iPhone/iPad to sync up with it.
* No word on different versions coming out (deluxe, etc.).
* Other than what's listed below, no idea on other differences between Family Tree Maker 2010 and 2011.
New and/or enhanced features over Family Tree Maker 2010:
* Smart Stories™ – Just drag and drop facts from your tree to the new Smart Stories page. Each time you edit your tree, stories update automatically.
* New and improved charts – Enhance your charts with new backgrounds, borders, and embellishments. Create four new designs, including a 360 degree fan chart.
* Refined reports – Save and reuse report settings and use 5 new report styles.
* Media management tools – Locate missing media items with the click of the mouse.
* More Ancestry integration – Find out which Ancestry members are searching for your ancestors in the expanded Web Dashboard.
* Better performance – Upload and download trees from the Internet with increased speed.
* Numbering – Automatically number every person in your tree for quick reference.
* Timelines – View more events that occurred during your ancestors' lives. Even edit, delete or add your own historical events.
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Features:
* Supports importing from Personal Ancestry File, The Master Genealogist, and Legacy Family Tree
* Source tools handle both documenting and reliability rating
* Interactive mapping
* Photo/multimedia and file management features
* Tools to merge duplicate individuals, calculate dates
* Built-in to-do lists
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Features if you have an Ancestry.com Subscription:
* Search Ancestry.com SubscriptionAncestry.com from within Family Tree Maker
* Integrates Ancestry Hints to suggest records that may relate to entries in your family tree
* Import/Download and Upload/Export your family tree and attached photos to and from Ancestry.com
iPhone integration:
* Ancestry.com Tree-to-Go (MobileGenealogy.com)- An iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch front-end for Ancestry.com. At this time there is no word on whether it will sync directly with Family Tree Maker 2011 or will still act as a stand-alone application that's a front-end for Ancestry.com.
Related software:
* Family Tree Maker 2010 for Mac (MacGenealogy.org) – Mac OS X version
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Related books:
* Beyond the Basics: A Guide for Advanced Users of Family Tree Maker 2011 (Amazon) in paperback format, by Tana Pederson. From Ancestry.com Publishing. Available October 28, 2010. # ISBN-10: 1593313357 # ISBN-13: 978-1593313357
