Free genogram template
Blank Genogram Template (Free Printable)
Quick answer
Download the blank genogram template
- Blank template (PDF)US Letter, print and fill in by hand
- Editable PowerPoint (.pptx)Every symbol and line is a shape; opens in Google Slides and Keynote
- Filled example + blank (PDF)Two pages: the example with its key, then the blank
- High-resolution example (PNG)2400 px wide, free to reuse with credit
- Vector blank (SVG)Edit in Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma or Canva
When to use a blank genogram template
Use the blank template when you want paper: drawing with a client in session, an intake packet, a classroom exercise, or a hand-drawn assignment. The placeholders give you a correct starting layout, and the key at the bottom means neither you nor the client has to remember the notation. Cross out placeholders you do not need and draw extra siblings next to the dashed slots.
Print it at 100% on US Letter (it also fits A4). For a large family, print two copies and tape them side by side, or move to the online editor, where the layout re-spaces itself as you add people. If you prefer typing, the PowerPoint version has every square, circle and line as a separate editable shape.
If you are not sure how the rows and lines should be arranged, read the 3 Generation Genogram Template page first, which explains each row with a filled example. For a family with step-relatives or a divorce, a structure template such as the Blended Family Genogram Template saves redrawing.
The blank template and a filled-in example
Open this example in GenogramAI to start from the finished layout: it copies into your account (the Free plan holds 2 genograms) and every person, line and condition stays editable.
How to fill in a blank genogram template
- 1
Print the blank template
Download the free PDF and print it at 100% on US Letter (it fits A4). For larger families, print two copies and tape them together side by side. - 2
Fill in family members
Write names and birth years under each placeholder, cross out the ones you do not need, and add extra siblings beside the dashed slots. Draw an X through anyone who has died. - 3
Add relationship lines
Use the key to choose the partner line for each couple (marriage, cohabitation, separation, divorce) and add notes at the bottom.
Symbols this template uses
| Symbol | What it means |
|---|---|
| Square | Male family member. |
| Circle | Female family member. |
| X through the symbol | Deceased. |
| Double outline | Index person (the client or student). |
| Solid / dashed partner line | Marriage / cohabitation. |
| One / two slashes | Separation / divorce. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Printing with "fit to page" turned off on A4 paper, which crops the key.
- Writing names inside the symbols, leaving no room for ages; put names underneath and age inside.
- Squeezing a large sibling group into the three placeholder slots instead of extending the line.
- Discarding the key when photocopying the drawing for a file.
Who uses this template?
Students, clinicians, and anyone who prefers to draw their own genogram by hand.
Common uses
- In-session genogram drawing with clients
- Paper-based assignments where hand-drawing is required
- Intake packets and classroom handouts
- Quick genogram sketches during supervision
- Teaching genogram symbols to students
What the template covers
- Empty three-generation layout with placeholder symbols
- Symbol key in standard genogram notation
- Relationship line guide
- Free printable PDF (US Letter)
- Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) and SVG versions
What is free?
Free and paid, plainly
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download a free blank genogram template?
On this page: a US Letter PDF to print, an editable PowerPoint file and an SVG, all free with no sign-up. The template has an empty three-generation layout, a symbol key and lines for notes.
Can I make a genogram in Word or Google Docs?
Yes, by starting from the PowerPoint version: copy its shapes into Word, or upload it to Google Slides and paste the shapes into a Google Docs drawing. Word and Docs do not know genogram rules, so line types such as divorce slashes or emotional lines have to be drawn by hand.
Is there a free printable genogram template for students?
Yes. The blank PDF on this page includes the symbol key needed for social work, counseling, nursing and psychology assignments. If your course needs a digital chart, the GenogramAI Free plan holds 2 genograms and exports PNG.
What size paper is best for a blank genogram template?
US Letter or A4 fits a three-generation family with a few siblings on each side. For larger families, use tabloid or A3, tape two pages together, or draw on flip-chart paper in session and transfer it to a digital chart afterwards.