version: **1.7.13**,released **9 March 2019**<br>,<br>
## Introduction
webtrees is the web's leading online collaborative genealogy application.
-It works from standard GEDCOM files, and is therefore compatible with every major desktop application.
-It aims to to be efficient and effective by using the right combination of third-party tools, design techniques and open standards.
webtrees allows you to view and edit your genealogy on your website. It has full editing capabilities, full privacy functions, and supports imedia such as photos and document images. As an online program, it fosters extended family participation and good ancestral recording habits, as it simplifies the process of collaborating with others working on your family lines. Your latest information is always on your web site and available for others to see, defined by viewing rules you set.