Family Photos Reimagined - A Genealogist's Guide to AI (updated April 2026)

(Updated April 2026!) A complete 83-page beginner-friendly guide to using Google’s Gemini and ChatGPT for genealogical photo work.

A practical, step-by-step guide to using AI for genealogy photo work. Learn how to analyze old images for clues about date, location, and identity, identify objects to refine timelines, and use AI tools to enhance, restore, and interpret family photos. The guide also covers creating accurate visual reconstructions, generating historical scenes, building labeled line drawings for family analysis, and turning images or infographics into short videos. Focused on real workflows, clear prompting, and accuracy, it shows how to use AI as a reliable research assistant without compromising historical integrity.

Genealogical Photo Analysis
Genealogical Object Analysis in Photos
Genealogical Photo Restoration / Image Manipulation
Creating Line Drawings of Images for Labeling
Video Creation (from photos / from prompts)
Infographic Animation
Video Creation Best Practices

Pre-requisite: must have a basic knowledge of ChatGPT and Gemini and free accounts on both.

Consider pairing it with: Fast Start Guide - Using AI (ChatGPT) for Genealogy (to understand AI basics first)

***Customers receive a secure link to the file lasting 24 hours after the first download.***