MacFamilyTree is a

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genealogy program for

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which allows users to build family trees and document genealogical research by adding data about family members including pictures, documents, and sound clips. It provides integration with

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to synchronize data across multiple devices and features the ability to generate and publish HTML web pages from saved family trees. MacFamilyTree creates data visualizations including a classic descendant chart, timelines, and a virtual globe indicating locations of key events in the lives of subjects. Reports can be generated for individual entries or entire families. MobileFamilyTree is a mobile application available for

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, iPhone and iPod Touch users with near-identical features, optionally allowing users to synchronize with MacFamilyTree using iCloud integration. While internally it uses the

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API to store and modify information, it imports and exports

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files for compatibility with other genealogical tools.

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MacFamilyTree {{Mac-software-stub

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