GEDCOM File Extension

GEDCOM file extension is created by Developer, also known as GEDCOM Genealogy File. GEDCOM has been classified as Data Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open GEDCOM files in Ancestral Author program.

GEDCOM Genealogy File Type

GEDCOM Genealogy File Type

Extension	.gedcom
Developer	Not Available
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (37 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	Ancestral Author
Category	Data Files
Format	Text
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a GEDCOM File Type?

GEDCOM usually uses the' extension .GED.

Free online GEDCOM Tools & Apps

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

GEDCOM Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open GEDCOM Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for GEDCOM Genealogy File on your system such as Ancestral Author.
2. Associate default Ancestral Author Ancestral Author program for *.gedcom (GEDCOM Genealogy File) files.
   
   

   Associate GEDCOM Default Program on Windows

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

   Associate GEDCOM Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.GEDCOM (e.g example.gedcom) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Ancestral Author Ancestral Author 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 .Ancestral Author extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related GEDCOM File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for GEDCOM File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the GEDCOM 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 GEDCOM File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Ancestral Author 000 for Windows	Free	Ancestral Author
	RubyGems 000 for Windows	Free	RubyGems

Open GEDCOM File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GeneWeb 000 for MacOs	ddr/GeneWeb/en/index.html	GeneWeb
	RubyGems 000 for MacOs	Free	RubyGems

Open GEDCOM file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	LifeLines 000 for Linux	Free	LifeLines
	RubyGems 000 for Linux	Free	RubyGems

Open GEDCOM file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open GEDCOM file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open GEDCOM 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 GEDCOM - GEDCOM Genealogy File

Updated 12/1/2024

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