PAF/BAK

Personal Ancestral File or LDS Ancestral Quest
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)

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