RootsMagic 8 is Released!

It's here! Presenting RootsMagic 8

We are thrilled to announce the official release of RootsMagic 8, the latest version of the award-winning genealogy software which makes researching, organizing, and sharing your family history easy and enjoyable. With the release comes an update to the free “RootsMagic Essentials” product, as well as a limited-time discount offer for both new and existing users.

Built for the Future

RootsMagic 8 is the biggest release in our 30-year history. We’ve rewritten RootsMagic to support the latest genealogical technologies available today while building a foundation for future functionality that would have been impossible with our older code.

Impressive New Features

RootsMagic 8 boasts an impressive list of new features including an all-new interface that supports easily switching between different types of information without losing your place, the ability to edit multiple persons at the same time, native Windows and Mac support, reusable citations, a completely rewritten report engine, and the ability to save reports directly to Word (.docx) or Excel (.xlsx) files. Other exciting new features include fan charts, streamlined search capabilities, an enhanced person editing experience, and a powerful new task management system.

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New RootsMagic Community

We’re also excited to announce a new online community for users to connect and ask questions, share ideas, and discuss how to use the RootsMagic software.  The RootsMagic community is based on the Discourse platform and can be found at https://community.rootsmagic.com.  Everyone is welcome to view or read posts, but a free account is required in order to post or comment on messages.

Visit community.RootsMagic.com

New Webinars

To help users become familiar with the new version and features, we’re offering a new series of free webinars; the first being, “What’s New in RootsMagic 8”. Visit https://rootsmagic.com/webinars to register. Webinars will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel and recordings will be available there.

Register for Webinars

Free "RootsMagic Essentials"

RootsMagic 8 is also available in an updated, free edition named, “RootsMagic 8 Essentials”.  RootsMagic Essentials is available for both Windows and macOS and contains many core features from the RootsMagic software.  The two products are fully compatible with one another. Many people are curious about their family history and don’t know where to begin. RootsMagic Essentials is the perfect way for someone to get started, risk-free. It’s available for download at https://www.rootsmagic.com/try .

Try it Free

Limited-time Discount Offer

RootsMagic 8 is available for only $39.95.  Existing RootsMagic and Family Origins users may upgrade for only $29.95. For a limited time, RootsMagic is offering an additional discount for both full and upgrade copies.  Until October 17, 2021, the full version will be available for $34.95, and upgrade pricing will be $24.95.  After October 17th, the price will return to its regular price.

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Thank You!

Thank you to all of the users and testers who have worked with us as we’ve journeyed this long road to get to this point. This wouldn’t have been possible without your testing, feedback, and patience. We’re excited to finally deliver RootsMagic 8 to you and for the future plans that we have for our software.

RootsMagic 8 Update and Previews

Bruce Buzbee of RootsMagic has provided two blogs with updates about RootsMagic 8 development status and has produced two videos previewing the fantastic changes coming.

They've been working hard on the biggest upgrade in their software's history- RootsMagic 8. Be sure to read their blog article for an update about their progress. Included in that article is a 30-minute video to show you precisely what RootsMagic 8 looks and feels like.

You can view the video below:

RootsMagic 8: Work-in-Progress Preview

Watch the video above on YouTube at 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IpxVnaIo8A&mc_cid=1a5fdc81a2&mc_eid=3b046973c8.

Bruce didn't have time to cover everything in the first video. One feature that they've had a lot of questions about is the places and mapping. So we've made a quick video previewing the mapping features in RootsMagic 8. You can view the video below:

Watch the video above on YouTube at 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FavYlD73vQE&feature=youtu.be&mc_cid=5ba2dd0aeb&mc_eid=3b046973c8.

Watch for more videos from RootsMagic, and be sure to follow the RootsMagic Blog at http://blog.rootsmagic.com for many more details!

RootsMagic Shares Insights into the Upcoming RootsMagic Version 8

The much anticipated release of Version 8 of the RootsMagic software is generating a great deal of excitement. Michael Booth has been posting insights about what's coming at the RootsMagic blog. You'e sure to want to read his posts at the RootsMagic Blog at http://blog.rootsmagic.com/.

The Road to RootsMagic 8 (Part 1): Easier than Ever  at http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=3245

The Road to RootsMagic 8 (Part 2): FAQ about the Upgrade at http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=3259

The Road to RootsMagic 8 (Part 3): Getting Around at http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=3266

The Road to RootsMagic 8 (Part 4): Home at http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=3274

The Road to RootsMagic 8 (Part 5): Files at http://blog.rootsmagic.com/?p=3280

Mike is sure to be posting additional articles about the new software, so be sure to check the blog frequently for these insights and other interesting articles.