Genogram online

Lucidchart is a visual workspace that combines diagramming, data visualization, and collaboration to accelerate understanding and drive innovation.

By registering, you agree to our Terms of Service and you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Privacy Policy.

Creating a genogram with the online Lucidchart genogram software

Easily visualise a person’s family relationships and history

Lucidchart helps you create genograms online to visualise a person’s family relationships and history. The genogram is an image that goes beyond a traditional family tree, allowing creators to visualise the patterns and psychological factors that affect relationships. Today, genograms are used by various groups of people in many fields, including medicine, psychology, genetic research, education, and social services, etc.

Create a genogram online simply and quickly

Lucidchart makes it easier to create genograms that let you illustrate a person’s family members, their family relationship and their medical history. Make your job easier by choosing a template from our template library or take advantage of our interface using drag-drop and our styling tools to customise your diagram. In addition, with our cross-platform genogram creation software, you can create your genograms on your computer as well as on your smartphone or tablet.

Presenting a genogram online has never been easier

Easily present your genogram online using the integrated Lucidchart presentation mode or by exporting it to your favourite applications (Excel or PowerPoint, etc.). In this way, you can simply display your diagram on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Lucidchart also lets you create slides focused on certain family members or on particular background information to highlight different episodes in a person’s life.

Lucidchart feature highlights

Real-time collaboration

Streamline work by enabling multiple collaborators to create and edit the same diagram at once.

Data linking

Create accurate diagrams faster by linking shapes to data from Google Sheets, Excel, or CSV files.

Conditional formatting

Transform data by visually highlighting patterns and insights for quick comprehension at a glance.

Layers

Add layers to visualizations for multiple levels, distinct visibility controls, and streamlined editing.

Revision history

Collaborate confidently—view changes, revert to prior versions, and ensure diagrams are up to date.

Shape libraries

Use existing shape libraries for Salesforce, enterprise architecture, and more—or customize your own.

AI prompt flow

Build and experiment with LLMs on the Lucid canvas. Test prompts and inputs to see what works best.

Lucidchart feature highlights

Streamline work by enabling multiple collaborators to create and edit the same diagram at once.

Browsing through our sample and template genograms

Select one of our customizable templates to create a genogram online.

Template ecomap

Go to Template ecomap template

Template genogram

Go to Template genogram template

Sample genogram

Go to Sample genogram template

Getting started in Lucidchart

Follow along with this video tutorial and learn how to make any type of diagram in Lucidchart.

Make a diagram

Why teams choose Lucidchart

As an intelligent diagramming application, Lucidchart provides simple yet powerful capabilities for visualizing information.

Collaboration. Bring teams together side by side on a shared canvas from anywhere in the world.

Alignment. Build transparency and shared understanding of how a team or company works.

Large-scale change. Increase visibility, standardization, and knowledge sharing across your entire org.

End-to-end workflows. Upgrade to the Lucid Suite for a complete, connected visual collaboration solution.

How to create a genogram online with Lucidchart

Determining your goal

Why do you want to create a genogram? What will it be used for? Knowing the purpose of your genogram will make it easier for you to determine the type of information you need to look for.

Gathering information

Compile and organise the results of your research on a person’s family members, their family relationship and their history over two or three generations to incorporate them into your genogram online.

Starting from scratch or selecting a blank template genogram

Customise a template or create your own genogram online by dragging shapes over the work area. The oldest generation is shown at the top of the diagram and the youngest at the bottom. The father is always drawn on the left, while the mother is on the right. The children also follow a pattern, with the eldest being placed in the left-most part and the youngest on the right (in descending order of birth).

Using the right symbols

Genograms use a variety of symbols to represent family members and their relationships with each other. For instance, men and women are portrayed differently, and relationship symbols all have distinct characteristics that make them easily recognisable to professionals.

Sharing your genogram online

Fill in the gaps in your genogram online and make sure it’s accurate before presenting and sharing your work via email or a publication link, or by exporting it to your favourite applications.

Additional Lucidchart resources

Lucid Training Labs

Learn visual collaboration skills in free, self-serve courses and live training workshops.

Explore courses

Lucid Community

Connect with other users to share tips and insights. Provide feedback to Lucid’s product team.

Join now

Help center

Find detailed articles with step-by-step instructions for using specific Lucid features.

Search resources

Lucidchart tutorials

Go to the Lucidchart tutorials playlist on YouTube for video training on various topics.

Explore playlist

Collaborate with AI

Get an overview of Lucid’s AI functionality and find additional resources.

See what’s possible

Lucid blog

Explore tips for optimizing collaboration, aligning teams, and driving initiatives in Lucidspark.

Read now

Lucidchart pricing

Create a free account and compare options for paid Individual, Team, or Enterprise plans.

Compare plans

Frequently asked questions about the Lucidchart genogram maker

How can I create a free genogram with Lucidchart?

Create a genogram online from A to Z by dragging shapes from your toolbox, connecting them with lines and adding text. You can also choose one of our templates and customise it.

Learn more

Do you offer free template genograms in Lucidchart?

Our editor-integrated template gallery contains several sample genogram diagrams, each with different characteristics. Browse through the templates before creating your genogram to find out which ones might be right for you.

Learn more

Can I import data to create my genogram in Lucidchart?

Yes! Just like when you import a flowchart, you can create a genogram online by importing your genealogical data in CSV format directly into the Lucidchart editor.

Learn more

Everything you need to make a diagram

In addition to our online genogram maker, Lucidchart offers support and training resources to help you branch out to any type of diagram.

Learn how to make a diagram in Lucidchart