The long awaited (re-release) of Family Tree Maker for Mac is almost here. It was announced earlier this year as coming, and it is FINALLY coming!!! Due mid-late December 2010.

I know many of you have questions relating to this new version, so here are some of the common one’s that I’m hearing together with the answers:

Q. What type of Mac will the application run on?
A. You will need an Intel-based based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later.

Q. I have been using the PC version of Family Tree Maker. Will I have to start over?
A. Family Tree Maker for Mac includes a migration utility (used on a PC) that will convert your Family Tree Maker Windows files (2010 and 2011) so they can be opened on a Mac (and vice versa).

Q. How is the Mac version different from the PC version?
A. The Mac version has the same functionality as Family Tree Maker 2010.

Q. Can I download the software from the Family Tree Maker website?
A. No, at this time the software is available on CD only.

Q. Can I import a tree I created in Reunion?
A. Yes. You will need to export your file as a GEDCOM and then import it into Family Tree Maker.

Q. I am used to using the PC version of Family Tree Maker and don’t want to learn a new program. How different is the Mac version?
A. The Mac version is based on Family Tree Maker 2010, so if you’ve used Family Tree Maker 2008, 2009, or 2010, the transition will be easy.

Family Tree Maker for Mac is now available for pre-order and you can do so from our Gould Genealogy website.