GED File Extension

GED file extension is created by The LDS Church, also known as GEDCOM Genealogy Data File. GED has been classified as Common File Types. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open GED files in Ages! program.

GEDCOM Genealogy Data File Type

GEDCOM Genealogy Data File Type

Extension	.ged
Developer	The LDS Church
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (150 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	Ages!
Category	Common File Types
Format	Text
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a GED File Type?

It was developed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The LDS Church) and was released in the 1980s. The goal of GEDCOM is to be a uniform format that could be used by genealogy researchers to save and exchange data.

The format has undergone several revisions since its initial release, the most notable being 5.5.1. This was published in 1999 and is the most widely used version of the format.

Occasional and professional users documenting genealogical data can use the GEDCOM format. While casual users usually document their own family data, professional users often document data for academic purposes.

GED files can also be saved as .GEDCOM files.

Free online GED Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .GED (GEDCOM Genealogy Data File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to GED, merge, split and compare the GED files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

GED Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the GEDCOM Genealogy Data File .GED File Extensions while opening the .GED files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open GED Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for GEDCOM Genealogy Data File on your system such as Ages!.
2. Associate default Ages Ages! program for *.ged (GEDCOM Genealogy Data File) files.
   
   

   Associate GED Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.GED (e.g example.ged) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Ages Ages! program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .ged files.
   
   

   Associate GED Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.GED (e.g example.ged) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Ages Ages! program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Ages! extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related GED File Extensions

GED default file extension is .GED and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for GED File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the GED files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open GED File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Ages! 000 for Windows	Free Trial	Ages!
	Nethar Ancestry 1 for Windows	Freeware	Nethar
	Qlucore Omics Explorer 000 for Windows	Free Trial	Qlucore Omics Explorer

Open GED File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GEDitCOM 000 for MacOs	Free Trial	GEDitCOM

Open GED file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	LifeLines 000 for Linux	Free	LifeLines

Open GED file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open GED file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open GED file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About GED - GEDCOM Genealogy Data File

Updated 12/1/2024

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