Bigg-Wither - What is a GEDCOM file?

Jan 25 2007

What is a GEDCOM file?

Written by Blair Rogers
Thursday, 25 January 2007
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.

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