Is there greater praise than being named “App of the Year” by none other than Apple? That’s exactly what happened: MacFamilyTree has won what is probably the most important award in the entire Mac world! Having already earned the “Editor’s Choice” on the Mac App Store this year, an even more prestigious award has now followed.
According to Apple, MacFamilyTree is a particularly inspiring, innovative and high-quality app that has achieved extraordinary things in 25 years of product history and 10 major releases. Of course, we also have to thank you, dear customers – because without your loyalty and support, that journey would never have been possible.
Experience your family history more exciting and vivid than ever and welcome MacFamilyTree 10 (for Mac) and MobileFamilyTree 10 (for iPhone/iPad) – the most comprehensive update in the entire product history so far. Nearly every area of our critically acclaimed apps for exploring your family tree has been either re-developed from scratch or vastly improved.
What’s new in version 10? You’ll find hundreds of improvements across the apps – but let’s have a look at the most important new features:
MacFamilyTree 10 is available on the Mac App Store for only US$69.99, MobileFamilyTree 10 is available in the iOS App Store for only US$29.99.
MacFamilyTree 10 requires a Mac with at least macOS 10.15 Catalina (macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey is of course fully supported). MacFamilyTree 10 is a Universal Binary running natively on Apple M1 and Intel-based Macs. MobileFamilyTree 10 requires an iPhone or iPad with iOS/iPadOS 14 or newer.
From the first idea to the finished story – FiveActs is the indispensable companion for anyone who wants to write screenplays or stageplays. Brand new in version 1.5: FiveActs now also supports novels, books and other genres.
With the so-called “Idea Cards”, individual ideas can be spun into complete stories while sociograms allow you to express the relationships between characters. There is also a versatile place and character management to assist you. Not only their characteristics, but also the development can be recorded (“Arcs”). Take a look at the demo video and get an impression yourself:
FiveActs requires a Mac with at least macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 12 Monterey is fully supported. The program is fully localized in English, German, Spanish and French. Until January, 30th 2022 FiveActs costs only US$34,99 – that’s a 50% discount compared to the normal price of US$69,99.
Meet Logoist 4.2, the newest version of our highly acclaimed graphic and vector design software. Our app has been made even more capable and diverse – with significant boosts to performance. A quick summary of some of the most important new features: Lens effects, Quick Color Adjustments, Blend Mode (for glow, shadow, and color effects), and so much more.
Create impressive color effects, adding depth to complex illustrations. For example, Logoist 4.2 now offers impressive glow effects and deeper shadows, possible through the optional multiplication of filters. Also new: Ranging from small light artifacts all the way to large rays and beams, you can now add lens effects to your graphics in Logoist. X-Ray Mode no longer creates just straight lines, it can also add pastel tones to objects. Logoist 4.2 works up to 50% faster on M1 Macs – and there are several adjustments for macOS Big Sur and Monterey (coming this fall).
Version 4.2 is a free update for all Logoist 4 users. For new customers, Logoist is available for only US$ 39.99.
Welcome to the latest big update to MacFamilyTree & MobileFamilyTree – free for all owners of version 9. We’ve introduced a new feature allowing MacFamilyTree to search for photos of your ancestors – you can now discover your family’s history better than ever with the new FamilySearch integration.
In MacFamilyTree 9.3, we’ve rebuilt the FamilySearch feature from the ground up. That means a new and improved interface, noticeably faster results (which are even saved after closing the program), better and simplified assignments, and we’ve even made the downloading of images possible in order to improve your research experience.
Purchase MacFamilyTree 9.3 for just US$ 59.99 and MobileFamilyTree 9.3 for US$ 29.99. If you already own MacFamilyTree 9 or MobileFamilyTree 9, the upgrade to Version 9.3 is available on the Mac App Store or App Store free of charge.
Let your creativity roam free and become an author! It doesn’t matter if you’re writing a story, theater, or even a stage play – FiveActs is an essential companion. Our brand new program supports you throughout the entire writing process, all the way from idea development to a finished piece. As a genuine Mac application, FiveActs relies on current macOS technologies, providing you with the elegance and performance which you have come to expect.
FiveActs lends aspiring writers a new hand – and offers the professionals everything that they’ve come to expect from quality screenwriting/script applications. From automatic formatting, to Idea Cards and Sociograms – and even advanced features such as revision management, FiveActs is the perfect companion for your next theater or film project.
FiveActs requires a Mac running macOS 10.15 Catalina or later. The app is fully localized in four languages, English, German, French Spanish.
These are exciting times! Apple not only released macOS Big Sur, but also introduced their brand-new Mac lineup with Apple’s own M1 processors. We are happy to announce: All our apps run perfectly on macOS Big Sur – and native versions of MacFamilyTree, iFinance, Logoist, Screenium and Vectorize are already available.
MacFamilyTree 9.2, iFinance 4.6, Logoist 4.1, Screenium 3.3 and Vectorize 1.1 are free updates for all customers of the respective major versions. We are thrilled to see how smooth our apps run on macOS Big Sur and can’t wait to hear your feedback. We hope you love the design and speed as much as we do!
We at Synium have just released a huge update to MacFamilyTree and MobileFamilyTree. If you are a user of MacFamilyTree 9, you’ll be sure to appreciate that this update comes to you free of charge. Have you launched the Mac App Store yet? When you do, you’ll notice that Apple is impressed by the latest release and features MacFamilyTree 9.1 big time.
Version 9.1 offers an impressive and seemingly magical new feature, colorization: create color images from your precious black & white photographs with a single click — with the help of our Artificial Intelligence. MacFamilyTree’s Colorizer automatically recognizes grass, sky, and faces and then adds the appropriate colors to your black & white images.
But that’s not all! There are even more amazing new features waiting for you. For example — the Image Enhancer: with the help of Machine Learning MacFamilyTree removes image noise and compression artifacts, improving the quality of low-resolution images and the readability of scanned documents.
MacFamilyTree 9.1 for Mac is available on the Mac App Store and MobileFamilyTree 9.1 for iPhone and iPad can be found on the iOS App Store. Version 9.1 is free for all owners of version 9. New users can purchase MacFamilyTree for only US$59.99 and MobileFamilyTree for only US$29.99
Logoist 4 has just been launched – welcome a brand new version of our popular graphic and vector design app! Developed for both professional designers and graphic artists as well as beginners, Logoist 4 provides impressive features but still incredible ease of use. Go and get your copy of Logoist 4 for just US$39.99 at the Mac App Store.
Here are a few examples for great new features Logoist 4 provides: The „Vectorizer“ turns images into vector graphics while the Image Enhancer removes noise and compression artifacts – both assisted by Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. „Artboard“ let you create any number of workspaces within a given document, a new focus mode allows you to hide all objects except the one you are currently editing. Multipoint gradients, many new filters, generators, presets as well as dramatically improved performance are further major improvements of Logoist 4.
Logoist 4 comes fully localized in eight languages and requires macOS 10.14 Mojave or later. Please also have a look at the Demo Video and our Product Page. Purchase Logoist 4 today for just US$39.99.
MacFamilyTree has been available for almost 20 years now. During this time, we kept receiving one frequent request from our customers: How can I work on my family tree and genealogical research with other family members? We have great news for you, because MacFamilyTree 8.1 and MobileFamilyTree 8.1 open up a new era in digital genealogy.
MacFamilyTree and MobileFamilyTree 8.1 for iPhone and iPad come with the brand new CloudTree feature – it is now possible for the first time to work on the same family tree with any number of MacFamilyTree and MobileFamilyTree users in real time, without any additional cost. All changes to your tree will be transferred and are available to all other users invited by you within a few seconds. Apple is known for its highest-level data protection standards. CloudTree operates in compliance with these very standards.
Only you decide what happens to your data
Apple is known for its high data protection standards. MacFamilyTree’s CloudTree Sync feature operates under the same strict standards. Access to your family tree is restricted to yourself and only you decide who gets to see your data. Other people will only be able to view your family tree if you’ve sent them an invitation.
Real-time collaboration
Invite other users to work on the same family tree with you. Any changes will be synchronized and available on other users’ devices in a matter of seconds. Looking at the change history, you’ll be able to quickly identify which changes were made by which user. If you prefer, you can make your family tree available as a read-only version instead. Please note: Sync with other iCloud users is currently restricted to 5000 entries per “entry type”. An entry type can be a person, a family, a place, a note, etc. You may sync 5000 entries for EACH of these types.
Sync via CloudTree – and still have all your information stored locally
Although all entries are synced via CloudTree, all your information is still available locally on your Mac, iPhone or iPad, allowing you to continue your genealogical research when your device is offline. CloudTree will automatically sync any changes once you reconnect to the Internet.
Sync in record time
Instead of having to sync the complete document, CloudTree allows you to sync only the changes you’ve made to it. While this may sound like an obvious feature to many users, it is not. In the past, iCloud had to upload and download the complete file. However, going forward, if you enter a person event, CloudTree will sync only this one item. Get ready for a dramatically accelerated syncing experience requiring very little data transfer. This allows you to easily sync your data over mobile networks as well.
Creating a revolution in digital genealogy
There are countless providers and services for publishing and synchronizing genealogical information. However, CloudTree Sync&Share’s unique range of features remains unrivaled. No other service provides such speedy synchronization across any number of devices – directly from within the app, at no additional cost, and in line with the highest data protection standards.
Free update for Version 8 customers
If you’ve bought MacFamilyTree 8.0 or MobileFamilyTree 8.0, the update to Version 8.1 is free. Please open the Mac App Store on your Mac or the App Store on your iPhone or iPad to download the update for free from the Updates tab.
Screenium 3 has always been the fastest screen recording tool on for OS X. Screenium 3 lets you record at 60 frames per second, offering optimum performance even on ultra-high resolution Retina, 4K or 5K displays. But we did not stop here.
Screenium 3.1 ads a major new feature: Record the contents of your iOS and tvOS devices in the same brilliant quality you’re used to. On top of that, Screenium 3 is the only screen recording solution that will play your device’s audio while capturing.
Screenium 3.1 is a free update for all customers of Screenium 3 and available at the Mac App Store. For new customers, Screenium 3.1 is just US$49.99.
Have you heard the news? Ancestry has discontinued Family Tree Maker for both Windows and Mac. There won’t be any further updates or any new versions. As a fellow genealogist you will be definitely asked by your friends and family to recommend a great genealogy app for Mac and iOS.
We’d be very happy if you could spread the word that MacFamilyTree for Mac and MobileFamilyTree for iOS are the finest apps available to discover your family history, to export great charts and reports or family tree books and websites on our free hosting service macfamilytree.com.
If you are switching from Family Tree Maker to MacFamilyTree, please have a look at our migration guide.
A big day for screen recording and screencasting: Screenium 3 has just been released. Record exactly what you see on the screen and turn it into a screencast in next to no time. Screenium 3 lets you record at 60 frames per second, offering optimum performance for your tutorials, gameplay recordings or any other screen content you wish to record.
Screenium’s powerful video editor comes with a comprehensive tool kit that helps you create the most sophisticated screencasts. You won’t need any additional software to edit screencasts like a professional or produce impressive films.
Check out Screenium 3, download our free demo version or purchase it directly at the Mac App Store for just US$49.99. Screenium 3 requires OS X 10.9 or later and is available exclusively at the Mac App Store.