Ancestral Author for Windows

Name: Ancestral Author
Rating: 2.3 (3 reviews)
Author: Ancestral Softworks

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Ancestral Author transforms GEDCOM files, text, and images into hyperlinked PDF genealogy books. Easily create illustrated reports and indexes for printing or web.

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Pros
- Generates hyperlinked PDF genealogy books
- Supports GEDCOM, text, and JPEG files
- Creates descendant and ancestor reports
- Includes a name index
- Outputs high-quality printable documents
Cons
- No specific details on version 2.5i updates
- Requires Adobe Acrobat for output

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GENERAL

Release: March 27, 2011

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 2.9b

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 6,363

Downloads Last Week: 14

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User Reviews

2.3/5

3 User Votes

Excellent Software Good Value
SkizzlesJanuary 3, 2010
Pros
This software produces excellent genealogy reports. Has lots of options on what data to include or exclude. I have purchased it and would do so again no hesitation.
Cons
The GUI is a bit Neanderthal. This aspect of the program is not good; it does not "flow" well and for some that may be an issue. However under the hood this baby rocks.
Summary
The bottom line is that this is software I would not go without; it does a good job with reports. If you take ten minutes to figure it out -- it is easy to use. Gui wise it is a dinosaur? I would like a more flashy and flowing GUI; However that is a minor feature compare to functionality. The program Rocks!
it was worth a try
HEDBleggApril 13, 2009
Pros
it was worth a try but the files I had would not open
Cons
Unfortunately it would not open the program that i hoped it would but it was worth trying, glad it was free to download.
Summary
hard to understand
goosette2006February 22, 2008
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Cons
I cant figure it out at all, it makes no sense to me
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Developer’s Description

By Ancestral Softworks

Create an illustrated genealogy book from GEDCOM files, jpeg images, and text files.

Ancestral Author helps you document your genealogical research by constructing fully hyperlinked Adobe Acrobat PDF files from GEDCOM files. Use text files and jpeg images to create illustrated books with chapters, descendant reports, ancestor reports, and name index. It is very simple to use, and creates high quality documents that can be printed, emailed, published on the internet, or sent to a service bureau for conversion into a bound book.

Version 2.5i may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Ancestral Author for Windows

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