GEDCOM Files
Creating a GEDCOM File

The exact steps needed to create a GEDCOM file will vary slightly depending on the software package you are using. The following instructions provide the basic process for creating a GEDCOM file. For specific instructions on creating a GEDCOM file, refer to the user's manual for the software you are using.

1. Open a particular family tree in your software application.
   
   
2. Click the File drop-down menu.
   
   
3. Select Save As or Export from the menu. A new file window will display. Note: The option you select will depend on the software application you are using.
   
   
4. Select the location on your computer where you want to save the file.
   
   
5. In the Save as Type drop-down menu, click the GEDCOM or GED selection.
   
   
6. Enter the name of the file in the File Name field.
   
   
7. Click the Save button.
   
   
8. If an export confirmation window displays, click the OK button. The family tree is now saved on your computer as a GEDCOM file.

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