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GEDCOM

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GEDCOM genealogy file

File type: Various data file, Miscellaneous file

GEDCOM files can be typically found as either .ged or .gdz files. Used for handling genealogical data.

What is gedcom file?

File type category:
Various data file
Miscellaneous file

Date updated: January 23, 2023

GEDCOM is open file format specification to store genealogical data that is used for import or export it between compatible genealogy software.

Typically found as .ged or .gdz files, despite many users searching for "gedcom files".

Latest version is 7.0 introduced in May 2021.

MIME:

aplication/vnd.familysearch.gedcom
application/vnd.familysearch.gedcom+zip

How to open gedcom file?

Can be imported to most genealogy software.

How to convert gedcom file?

Export between genealogy formats is typically doable.

Associated software actions with the gedcom file

Software apps that import gedcom files:

Multiplatform

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