How to Use Legacy Trek

Personal History Builder

1. Create a project — Give it a name and start the questionnaire.
2. Answer the questions — Share your memories, stories, and photos for each topic. Don't worry about writing perfectly — just get your thoughts down.
3. Choose a writing style — Each section can be traditional, humorous, dramatic, poetic, and more.
4. Generate your memoir — The software weaves your answers into a polished, book-quality narrative.
5. Edit in the studio — Fine-tune the text, rearrange photos, and adjust formatting with the full editor.
6. Download as PDF or audiobook — Export your finished memoir to share with family.

Roots Chronicles

1. Choose how many generations — 1 to 4 generations of ancestors.
2. Fill in what you know — Names, dates, and family connections go in the top card. Stories and memories go in the questions below.
3. Use the Virtual Consultant — Click the Help button on any question. The consultant will guide you step-by-step through finding information on FamilySearch.org, with visual guides.
4. Upload documents — Photos of letters, journal pages, or newspaper clippings. The software reads them and weaves the content into the story.
5. Generate your family memoir — The software creates a multi-generational narrative with historical context.

Obituary Writer

1. Enter the details — Answer questions about the deceased's life, family, career, and character.
2. Generate the obituary — The software creates a professional, dignified tribute.
3. Edit and refine — Adjust wording, add service details, and finalize in the editor.
4. Download — Export as PDF to share with the funeral home or family.