<p class="isSelectedEnd">Photographs, certificates, letters, newspaper clippings, and scanned documents can represent some of the most valuable parts of a genealogy project. Because these files may be difficult or impossible to replace, users should maintain separate copies whenever possible.

<p class="isSelectedEnd">Family Tree Maker Supportresources can help users understand practical approaches to media management, transfers, and troubleshooting. People using Family Tree Maker 2024 should regularly check that important media remains accessible and that backup copies are available.

<p class="isSelectedEnd">Users maintaining Family Tree Maker 2019 projects should also review media connections, especially after moving the tree or changing computer storage locations. Use descriptive file names and organized folders so photographs and documents are easier to identify.

Before transferring or updating a project, create a complete backup and preserve important media separately. After the change, open several family profiles and verify that photographs and documents are still available. This routine can help protect family memories while making a genealogy collection easier to manage for future research.