Print-ready PDF export

A family tree PDF that's actually print-ready

Export your whole family tree as a true-vector PDF, straight from your browser. Crisp at any zoom, auto-fit to the page, free to start.

Archival family tree rolled print canvas on wooden drafting desk
Pure vector curves & typography: Perfect for framing, plotting, or roll-out canvas prints
✓ Scalable vector PDF✓ Zero raster artifacts✓ Standard paper formats

Most "export to PDF" buttons don't survive being printed

A screenshot-based "export" turns names into blurry pixels the moment you zoom in on the printed page.
Trees past a few generations get clipped at the page edge instead of scaling down to fit.
Names in Bengali, Arabic, or other non-Latin scripts render as boxes or missing glyphs.

Built for the printed page, not just the screen

True vector text

Blaadline prints through your browser's own PDF pipeline, not a rasterized screenshot — so names stay sharp whether the tree is viewed at full page or zoomed in on a phone.

The whole tree, auto-fit

However many generations you've built, whole-tree export fits the complete chart onto the page automatically — nothing gets cropped at the edge.

Every script, natively

Bengali, Arabic, and other non-Latin names print using your system fonts, with zero font embedding required — no boxes, no missing characters.

One click from the builder

No separate export tool or file conversion. Open your tree and print it straight to PDF, ready to save or send to a print shop.

From first name to printed page in three steps

Step 1

Build your tree

Add relatives in the builder — parents, spouses, children, as many generations as you have.

Step 2

Open the print view

One click opens the export dialog: choose page size, template, and filters your plan allows.

Step 3

Save as PDF

Use your browser's print dialog to save a vector PDF — ready to keep, share, or take to a print shop for a poster.

What's included

Free, today

A4 landscape, vector PDF export
Unlimited generations, auto-fit to the page
Native rendering for non-Latin scripts
Light Blaadline watermark

Building, GEDCOM, and publishing stay free too — 6 free capabilities in total. See pricing.

With Premium

Watermark-free PDF export
Poster page sizes: A3, A2, A1
Tree templates: Classic, Modern, Compact, Formal, Ancestry
Export the viewable screen area, not only the whole tree
Advanced export filters (hide descendants, spouses, or childless spouses)
See Premium pricing

Questions, answered

Is the print-ready PDF export actually free?
Yes. Free export gives you the full A4 chart with a light Blaadline watermark, and there is no sign-up wall — you can export before you make an account. Premium removes the watermark and unlocks poster sizes, extra templates, and advanced export options.
Will a large tree with many generations still fit on the page?
Yes. Whole-tree export fits your complete connected tree onto a single page automatically. Premium can also export only the area visible on screen, or large poster dimensions like A3, A2, and A1.
Does it work for names in Bengali, Arabic, or other scripts?
Yes. The PDF is generated through your browser's native print pipeline, so every script your system can display prints correctly with no extra setup.
Why is vector PDF better than a regular print or screenshot?
A screenshot or raster image saves as fixed pixels — when blown up to poster size or zoomed in, text and lines blur immediately. Vector PDF preserves mathematical curves and embedded fonts, so names remain needle-sharp whether printed on A4 or an A0 wall chart.
What paper size do I need for my family tree?
Up to 3–4 generations (15–30 people) fits comfortably on A4 or US Letter. 4–5 generations (30–80 people) works best on A3/Tabloid. 5–7 generations (80–250 people) prints beautifully on A2 or A1 poster dimensions.
Can I take the PDF to Staples, FedEx, or a local print shop?
Yes. Blaadline produces standard, standards-compliant PDF documents that any commercial printer, copy shop, or blueprint service can print without special software.
Does free export include watermarks?
Free accounts can export A4 vector PDFs with a light Blaadline watermark. A one-time or subscription Premium pass removes the watermark and unlocks large poster sizes (A3, A2, A1) and heirloom templates.

Ready to print your tree?

Open the builder, build your tree, and export a print-ready PDF — free to start, no account required.

Start your free tree