The GEDCOM format made simple
GEDCOM is the shared language of genealogy software. Understand its structure and use it with confidence.
Articles
Articles & resources
Clear guides to explore your family history and master your GEDCOM files.
Getting started in genealogy: a step-by-step guide
Starting genealogy is easier than it seems. Here is where to begin.
Protecting your genealogy data online
Names, dates, places, relationships: your tree is personal data. Here is how to protect it.
Open a GeneWeb (.gw) file online
Got a .gw file exported from GeneWeb? Open it directly in your browser.
Free, unlimited genealogy software: the comparison
An overview of free genealogy software, their limits, and what sets a truly independent tool apart.
Free online genealogy resources
Where to search for free online: archives, civil records, collaborative databases and digitised collections.
Software guides
How to export a GEDCOM from the main genealogy software and services.