With a combination of robust improvements, improved usability, and creative new tools made for genealogists of all skill levels, the much anticipated Family Tree Maker 2024 is now here. By offering major improvements "under the hood" and new features, this edition expands on its legacy and enables you to save, share, and discover your family's history like never before. Performance & Scalability Fundamentally, FTM 2024 offers significantly increased stability and speed. The software now easily navigates through large family projects, ranging from a few thousand names to hundreds of thousands, thanks to a significant database engine update. Users will observe the performance improvement over FTM 2019 whether they are syncing, creating charts, or merging branches. Turn Back Time® 5000 The improved Turn Back Time tool is one of the most praised additions. With support for up to 5,000 recorded actions, the feature—which was previously restricted to 1,000 steps of undo history—gives users greater flexibility to undo extensive alterations or mistakes made days ago without feeling panicked. Connect Workspace & FTM Connect 2.0 Collaboration is redefined with Family Tree Maker's new Connect Workspace. With TreeVault's real-time syncing, you can safely invite family members to browse your tree and add "Relative HintTM" sticky notes (using the free FTM Connect app on iOS and Android). Richer collaboration is fostered by these immediate annotations that show alongside conventional Ancestry and FamilySearch hints. To make genealogy research more engaging, the revised FTM Connect 2.0 app increases guest access and makes more data—relationships, research notes, and web links—available. It also provides access to well-known sample trees, such as those of Game of Thrones characters and Alexander Hamilton. AlbumWALK® AlbumWALK, a free smartphone software that lets users record audio memories by tapping on faces in old photos, is a ground-breaking technology that is only available at FTM 2024. Imagine "talking photos" come to life as it creates mini-documentaries with music that you may insert in your desktop tree to foster a stronger emotional bond with your ancestors. Easy on the Eyes™ Easy on the EyesTM eliminates eye discomfort while genealogy deep dives. To improve readability and reduce tiredness when editing, this clever function momentarily enlarges portions of the People workspace. When you're done, it automatically shrinks back down. Photo Darkroom® Tools The capabilities of Photo Darkroom are expanded in FTM 2024, building on previous editions. You may restore old photos while keeping your original media intact with new tools that allow you to crop images and remove dust and blemishes. Charts, Reports & Hyphenated Names With improved partner/descendant options, improved kinship displays, and improved location sorting, the software improves charts and reports. To provide proper handling for mixed or multi-cultural families, it now supports dual or hyphenated surnames. Resource Center & Co‑Pilot 2024 Within the app, a new Resource Center provides direct access to mentors, user groups, seminars, professional genealogists, and special deals. The Co-Pilot 2024 facilitates a seamless onboarding process by showing up a few days after installation to track usage and provide instructions on how to use TreeVault, Connect Workspace, and AlbumWALK—without pressuring you. Real-Time Sync & Stability Your tree remains synchronized across desktop and mobile applications when you use TreeVault's cloud connectivity. The complete overhaul makes FTM 2024 the most reliable and stable version to date, and it provides enhanced dependability and automatic backups. Final Thoughts FTM 2024 is more than simply a cosmetic update; it's a complete overhaul that brings new features like AlbumWALK, modernizes the core engine, and revolutionizes collaboration with Connect Workspace. For genealogists who desire accessibility and power in a single, family-friendly interface, it is an absolute necessity. Family Tree Maker 2024 gives you the resources you need to preserve your ancestry and vibrantly pass it on to the next generation, whether you're bringing back old images or including cousins in your study. https://familytreemakersupport.com/new-features-in-family-tree-maker-2024/