Free Genogram Templates | Customize Online for Free
Genograms offer a powerful way to visualize family relationships, health patterns, and emotional dynamics. With Creately’s editable templates, you can easily create and customize genograms for therapy, healthcare, education, or personal use. Choose a template that fits your needs and start building a clear, meaningful view of your family system.
How to Use the Genogram Templates in Creately
- Choose a template that suits your needs
You’ll find various styles—from basic three-generation templates to more detailed layouts with emotional and medical notations. Select one that closely matches what you want to create. Click on the “Edit This Template” button to open the diagram in Creately’s editor.
- Sign in or create a free Creately account
To edit and save your genogram, you’ll need to sign in. If you don’t have an account yet, you can quickly create one for free.
- Open the template in the Creately editor
Once logged in, the selected template will open in the workspace. Here you can rename the workspace and start customizing the diagram based on your own family structure or case.
- Edit and customize the genogram
Use Creately’s genogram shape library and drag-and-drop tools to add, remove, or modify elements in the genogram.
- Add family members by dragging shapes from the shape library
- Use different symbols for males, females, twins, adopted children, and more
- Connect individuals with relationship lines (marriage, divorce, separation, etc.)
- Change emotional or medical relationship types from the drop-down menu of the contextual toolbar
- Add text notes, labels, or dates to provide more context using the notes panel
- Change colors and layout for clarity or personal preference
- Use the quick access toolbar
When you select any shape or line, a quick access toolbar appears above it. You can use this to adjust colors, add reactions or icons, and edit text formatting directly in the diagram without switching menus.
- Collaborate if needed
You can share your genogram with others—whether it’s a therapist, family member, or colleague. Invite people via email to view or edit the diagram together in real time. Use in-app comments to discuss specific relationships or insights.
- Save, export, or present your genogram
Once you’re done, you can save the diagram to your Creately workspace, download it as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG, or present it directly from the app using presentation mode. You can also embed it into documents or share a view-only link for easy access.
FAQs about Genogram Templates
Yes, many of Creately’s genogram templates are free to access and use with a basic account. You can browse templates, open them in the editor, and start customizing right away. Some advanced features or template variations may require a paid plan, but the free version is ideal for getting started.
Absolutely. All Creately genogram templates are fully editable online through the Creately visual workspace. You can drag and drop shapes, change relationships, add notes, customize layouts, and collaborate with others in real time—all from your browser, without needing to install anything.
Yes, you can easily export your genogram from Creately in multiple formats such as PNG, JPEG, PDF, or SVG. These files can then be inserted into Word documents, PowerPoint slides, or any other software that supports image files. This makes it easy to include your genogram in reports, presentations, or printouts.
Creately supports a wide range of genogram types, depending on your needs. These include:
- Medical genograms - Highlight health history and hereditary conditions across generations.
- Emotional relationship genograms - Show emotional bonds, conflicts, or support systems between family members.
- Cultural or spiritual genograms - Explore religious beliefs, cultural traditions, or spiritual influences in the family.
- Educational genograms - Track educational backgrounds, achievements, or career paths of family members.
- Social work genograms - Used to assess family structure, support networks, and risk factors in case management or child welfare.
- Therapy-focused genograms - Designed to examine family roles, behavioral patterns, and unresolved issues relevant to counseling.