ArborLynx is new genealogy research software currently under development by a French-Canadian genealogist, with the needs of fellow French-Canadian genealogists in mind.

ArborLynx brings family trees, historical records, sources, parishes, places, and research tools together in one integrated application, helping genealogists explore not only who their ancestors were, but also the communities and connections that shaped their lives.

Where other genealogy programs focus on the family tree, ArborLynx looks at the entire family forest. This broader perspective treats genealogy as an interconnected research process.

Our ancestors were more than names and dates. They belonged to parishes and communities. They had neighbors, friends, godparents, priests, notaries, witnesses, and employers. They appeared in census records and participated in events that connected their lives to countless others.

ArborLynx is designed to bring these people, relationships, places, historical records, and supporting evidence together, allowing genealogists to explore their ancestors’ lives beyond the traditional family tree.

Not at all! While ArborLynx was conceived with Québec and French-Canadian genealogy in mind, it is designed to accommodate genealogical research from anywhere in the world.

Its specialized features reflect the particular needs of Québec researchers, including parish records, historical geography, census research, and the extensive genealogical resources available for the region.

Whether your ancestors lived in Québec, Acadia, France, the United States, or elsewhere, ArborLynx provides a research environment for exploring and documenting their lives and family connections.

ArborLynx grew out of a French-Canadian genealogist’s desire for software that better reflected the way he researched his own family history.

Genealogical research often involves moving between family trees, parish registers, census records, historical maps, books, photographs, and online databases. Each resource provides part of the story, but keeping everything organized and connected can be challenging.

ArborLynx was created to bring these elements together in one research environment, helping genealogists spend less time managing information and more time discovering their ancestors’ stories.

Absolutely. ArborLynx is being designed for genealogists of all experience levels, from beginners discovering their family history to experienced researchers working with extensive family trees and complex historical records.

The goal is to make everyday tasks intuitive while providing more advanced research tools as your experience and research needs grow.

Whether you’re entering your first ancestor or investigating a family with thousands of relatives, ArborLynx aims to provide the tools you need without requiring you to become a computer expert.

ArborLynx is currently in active development, with preparations underway for beta testing.

Our goal is to release ArborLynx in late spring or early summer 2027. An official release date will be announced once development and testing are sufficiently advanced.

Visit ArborLynxGenealogy.com for development updates and information about upcoming availability.

Pricing for ArborLynx has not yet been finalized.

We intend to offer competitive pricing that makes ArborLynx accessible to genealogists while supporting its continued development and improvement.

Pricing and licensing details will be announced as we approach our anticipated release in 2027.

We recognize that software licensing is an important consideration for genealogists.

Our licensing model has not yet been finalized. Before ArborLynx becomes available for purchase, we will clearly explain the licensing options, including any recurring costs and how software updates will be handled.

Yes! We are inviting interested genealogists to register for our upcoming beta-testing program.

Beta testers will have the opportunity to explore ArborLynx, evaluate its features, report problems, and help shape the software before its public release.

Visit ArborLynxGenealogy.com to register your interest. Participation will depend on the availability and requirements of each testing phase.

Yes. ArborLynx supports GEDCOM import, allowing you to bring your existing genealogical research from other genealogy programs into a new ArborLynx Forest file.

If you already have a Forest file, you can also import additional GEDCOM files into it. ArborLynx includes a sophisticated identity-resolution system designed to identify people who may already exist in your research, helping you avoid unnecessary duplicates.

Importing genealogical information accurately is a major development priority. ArborLynx is undergoing extensive testing to preserve relationships, events, sources, notes, and other important information during the import process.

ArborLynx includes a sophisticated identity-resolution system designed to recognize people who may already exist in your Forest.

During import, it compares information such as names, dates, family relationships, and identifying references to determine whether an incoming person may match someone already in your research.

Clear matches can be identified automatically, while uncertain cases are presented for your review. This helps prevent duplicate people without risking the accidental combination of two different individuals.

You remain in control of how new information is incorporated into your Forest.

Yes. ArborLynx will feature full GEDCOM export capabilities, allowing you to transfer your genealogical research to other compatible genealogy programs.

Yes. ArborLynx is being developed as a fully bilingual application, with English and French interfaces.

Particular attention is being given to Québec French, ensuring that the terminology reflects the language and research practices of French-Canadian genealogists rather than relying on literal translations.

Users will be able to switch between English and French according to their preference.

ArborLynx is being developed for Microsoft Windows.

A native version for macOS will follow the initial Windows release. Detailed system requirements, including supported Windows versions and recommended hardware, will be published closer to launch.

No. ArborLynx is designed as a desktop application that stores your genealogical research locally on your computer. You can access your Forest and continue working on your family history without an Internet connection.

Internet access is required for certain features, such as online maps, external genealogy websites, and other web-based services.

Your genealogical research is stored locally on your computer, giving you control over your family history.

ArborLynx does not require you to upload your family tree to an online service, and your research is not automatically published or shared with others.

Your Forest remains private unless you choose to export or share information from it.

Yes. ArborLynx is being designed with backup and restore capabilities to help protect your valuable genealogical research.

You’ll be able to create backups of your Forest and store them in a location of your choosing, including an external drive or a cloud-synchronized folder such as OneDrive or Google Drive.

If you need to recover your research, ArborLynx’s restore functionality is intended to help you recover your Forest from a backup.