RootsMagic Releases Free Genealogy and Family Tree Software

RootsMagic family tree software is one that I often recommend to readers, for its ease of use and wealth of features. Some, however, were reluctant to invest time trying out the limited trial version, or not yet ready to invest in such a comprehensive program. Thus, I was thrilled when Bruce Buzbee announced today that he has created a free version of his desktop genealogy software, titled RootsMagic Essentials.

RootsMagic Essentials contains many of the core features found in the full Roots Magic 4 version, including the ability to add unlimited people and events, pictures and media management, powerful merging and clean-up tools, dozens of reports and charts, integration with FamilySearch, the SourceWizard to format your source citations for you, and the ability to share data with other people and software programs.

The free version of RootsMagic Essentials can be downloaded directly at www.rootsmagic.com. If you're currently using another genealogy software package, RootsMagic and RootsMagic Essentials import directly from PAF, Family Tree Maker (through 2006), Family Origins and Legacy Family Tree. It can also import family trees in GEDCOM format.