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GEDCOM files are text files that contain the information and linkages necessary to exchange genealogical data between two entities. The entities may use the same or different software application. Examples of these exchanges would include: | GEDCOM files are text files that contain the information and linkages necessary to exchange genealogical data between two entities. The entities may use the same or different software application. Examples of these exchanges would include: | ||
*Between two users of the same application - One family member sending new information from | * Between two users of the same application - One family member sending new information from Legacy to another family member using Legacy. | ||
*Between users of differing applications - A | * Between users of differing applications - A RootsMagic genealogist receiving information from someone using Family Tree Maker. | ||
*From an Internet site to a local application - Downloading information from an internet site to your | * From an Internet site to a local application - Downloading information from an internet site to your genealogical program which supports GEDCOM formatted files. | ||
* | * A GEDCOM can be used to download or upload to and from [https://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] to your genealogical program. | ||
* You can purchase purchase programs certified by [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ FamilySearch] that will let you download information from that site. | |||
* Uploading information from your genealogical program to [https://www.familysearch.org/mytrees/trees Family Tree] | |||
As a text-based file, it is easily transmitted as an attachment to e-mails or downloaded from web sites. The recipient then uses the "Import" function of their application to include the GEDCOM file contents in their genealogy. Also, applications may be found on the web to print or manipulate individual GEDCOM files without importing them into applications. | As a text-based file, it is easily transmitted as an attachment to e-mails or downloaded from web sites. The recipient then uses the "Import" function of their application to include the GEDCOM file contents in their genealogy. Also, applications may be found on the web to print or manipulate individual GEDCOM files without importing them into applications. | ||