We recommend installing it after you have received your new Family Tree Maker software and are ready to convert your files. Once the 14 day free trial is over, the Starter Edition can no longer be used. FBK files from Family Tree Maker versions 5 – 16 can be imported directly into Family Tree Maker versions 2008-2017 and do not require any prior conversion.Īlso note that Family Tree Maker 2005 Starter Edition is a 14 day free trial. This article will help you use the Family Tree Maker 2005 Starter Edition to convert your file to a supported format so that it can be imported into Family Tree Maker 2008-2017.
FBK files created in Family Tree Maker versions 1 – 4 The following file types cannot be imported directly into Family Tree Maker 2008-2017: If you are unable to import a family tree file created in an older Family Tree Maker version, it may be necessary to convert the file to a supported format.
Family Tree Maker versions 2008-2017 do not support some older file types.
