How to add pictures in Legacy Family Tree

Adding pictures in Legacy Family Tree is one of the best ways to bring your family history to life. Photos, documents, and other media files not only make your tree more engaging but also help preserve important memories for future generations. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced genealogist, knowing how to properly add, organize, and manage pictures in Legacy Family Tree can greatly enhance your research experience.

Why Add Pictures in Legacy Family Tree?

A picture tells a story that words alone cannot. When you add pictures in Legacy Family Tree, you give faces to the names in your database. Photographs can help identify ancestors, illustrate family events, and create a stronger emotional connection with your heritage. You can attach headshots, family portraits, gravestone images, census records, or scanned historical documents—all within your Legacy file.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Pictures

1. Open the Individual’s Record
2. Start by selecting the person or family to whom you want to attach a picture. You can do this from the Family View or Pedigree View.
3. Access the Media Gallery
4. Click on the Media Gallery icon or select Add Media from the person’s record options. This opens the media management window, where you can upload and organize images.
5. Add Your Picture
6. Choose Add Picture or Add Media, then browse your computer for the image file. Legacy Family Tree supports common formats such as JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF.
7. Save to the Default Media Folder
8. Legacy will prompt you to store the file in your default media folder. This helps keep all your photos organized in one place and ensures that they remain linked to your database.
9. Add Captions and Details
10. After uploading, you can add captions, dates, and descriptive notes. This makes your media files searchable and provides context for future viewers.
11. Link Pictures to Events or Sources
12. You can also attach images to specific events—like a marriage certificate or military record—or link them to a citation source for better documentation.

Keep Your Tree Visual and Organized

When you add pictures in Legacy Family Tree, take time to name your files clearly and back up your media folder regularly. Organized and labeled images make your genealogy project both beautiful and informative. With just a few steps, you can turn your digital family tree into a visually rich family history that future generations will treasure.