RootsMagic Reviews

Costs:

• RootsMagic Essentials: Free
• RootsMagic 7: $29.95

• RootsMagic Essentials users enjoy:
  • The Basic Windows and Mac compatible software package
  • WebHints: auto-search online for records related to members of your family tree
  • Duplicate auto-check
  • Easy-navigation sidebar
  • Easy to use explorer based help system
  • Open multiple databases and multiple views of the same database simultaneously
  • Add unlimited people, facts, events, notes, sources and more
  • 60 predefined fact types for easy data management 
  • Track multiple relationships such as adoptions and foster parents
  • Enter place history and GPS coordinates for each place in your family tree 
  • Search by name, record number, dates, places, notes, etc.
  • Dozens of chart, list and report options
  • Attach photographs, sound clips, and video clips to any person, family, or place
  • Add source documentation to any person, fact or family
  • SourceWizard automatically writes proper sources for you
  • Almost 400 source templates
  • Assign industry-standard quality terminology 
  • Source list tracks all your documentation 
  • Import GEDCOM files and add a global source to each person
  • Record repositories where your sources can be found
  • Add notes and stories
  • FamilySearch certified synchronization 
  • Automatically check for software updates 
  • Family reunion planner
  • Date calculator 
  • Bookmark individuals in your database
  • Potential problem list
  • Powerful merge capabilities 
  • Fully compatible with most other popular family tree makers
• Additionally, RootsMagic 7 users get:
  • Backup options
  • Customizable toolbar
  • Free technical support
  • Problem alerts that notify you of errors and inconsistencies in your data 
  • Websearch
  • RootsMagic To-Go: run your family tree software directly off your flash drive
  • Create groups and drag and drop people between databases
  • WebTags
  • Share events amongst multiple people
  • DNA test recording
  • Country check analyses country info as you enter it
  • Find Everywhere: find text in any record in your file
  • Advanced search options
  • Narrative reports
  • Relationship charts show exactly how any two individuals are related
  • Create dynamic websites and publish your family history with pictures online
  • Make sharable CDs to give to others
  • Make complete family books and ancestor wall charts
  • Scan photos directly into RootsMagic
  • Media tagging
  • Create your own source templates
  • Research manager keeps track of your research goals
  • GenSmarts integration to get research suggestions 
  • SmartMerge automatically handles duplicates 

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