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What is a GEDCOM file?

April 26, 2017file gedcom

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What is a GEDCOM file?

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It is a file that conforms to pre-set standards, in order to show a picture of the information and relationships in a genealogical tree. Generating a GEDCOM file for later import into another system, allows that the information be transferred between computers and used in different surroundings.

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A. GEDCOM is an acronym for GENealogical Data COMmunication. A GEDCOM file contains information on a family in a specific format – GED. Generally a GEDCOM file is produced by entering data into a genealogical program such as Family Tree Maker, and exporting the results as a GEDCOM file. Most genealogical software programs – will import and export GEDCOM formated data.