How to Make a Gedcom File
- 1). Download a Geneology software program such as Legacy Family Tree. The standard version is free but payment is required to access the deluxe version.
- 2). Enter in your family tree information and create a rough draft. Fill in only information about you and complete the rest later.
- 3). Go to "File" and click "Export To." Highlight "GEDCOM File."
- 4). Select which file you want to produce an export for such as the name of the software that you are using. Click "Start Export."
- 5). Type in the name of the GEDCOM file which you want to save it as and the folder you want to save it in. Click "Save" then click "OK."
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