Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago

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Want to see your DNA in a whole new way? Family Tree DNA’s Chromosome Painter lets you visualize where your ancestry comes from—segment by segment! In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk through how to use the tool, what the different colors mean, and how it connects to your MyOrigins results.

We’ll also break down the difference between super populations, population clusters, and continents and explain why your chromosome painting might look the way it does (or why some areas are mysteriously blank!).

Whether you're new to Family Tree DNA or just wondering how useful this tool really is, this video will help you navigate and interpret your results.

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CHAPTER
0:00 Introduction
0:12 What is the Family Tree DNA Chromosome Painter?
0:28 Chromosome Painter vs. Chromosome Browser – What's the Difference?
1:03 How Chromosome Painter Maps Your DNA
2:08 Understanding Super Populations and Continental Groupings
3:46 How MyOrigins Affect Your Chromosome Painting
5:04 Navigating the Chromosome Painter Tool
6:40 What Do the Gray Segments Mean?
8:44 Exploring the Detailed Segments Table
10:33 Should You Use Chromosome Painting for Genealogy?
11:12 Final Thoughts & Next Steps


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