Personal Ancestral File or LDS Ancestral Quest is needed to convert PAF/BAK file formats to GEDCOM files.

Personal Ancestral File 3.0 used as example

  1. Open File in Personal Ancestral File 3.0
  2. Press "F6=Other Options"
  3. Press "X=Export"
  4. Select "Create a file of records to share" (Create a GEDCOM File) and press "Enter"
  5. Select individuals to include or press "A=All"
  6. Press "F1=Next Step"
  7. Choose "Options" to select ordinance information or notes and press "F1=Next Step"
  8. Select Destination. If unsure press "Enter"
  9. Verify submitter information and press "F1=Next Step"
  10. Choose File Name. (Do not include the extension "*.GED")
  11. Press "F1=Next Step" (Creates a GEDCOM file)
  12. Press "F1=Contine" (Returns you to the Main Screen)