Family Tree Maker is needed to convert FTW/FTM and FBC/FBK file formats to GEDCOM files.

    FTW = Family Tree Maker for Windows
    FTM = Family Tree Maker for DOS
    FBK = Family Tree Maker Backup for Windows
    FBC = Family Tree Maker Backup for DOS

    Family Tree Maker v3.02 used as example

  1. Open Family Tree Maker program and the desired file
  2. Go to "File"
  3. Go to "Copy/Export Family File"
  4. Type in new file name (This is the file already open in your program. Choose the location and name you desire for your converted program.)
  5. Change "Save as Type:" to "GEDCOM" (*.GED)
  6. Press "Save"
  7. Leave default settings unless you know the exact program you are converting the program for. Normal default settings are:


    8. Destination: FTM
    GEDCOM: Version 4
    Character Set: ANSI

  8. Select "Fields to Export" (This is your opportunity to keep information out that you do not desire to share with others. Good information to remove is information concerning living relatives or personal submitter information.)
  9. Press "OK"