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How do I export a GEDCOM file from the Family Tree Builder?

You can easily export a GEDCOM file of your family tree in Family Tree Builder.


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In order to do so:


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1. Open your family tree in Family Tree Builder.


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2. Click on the ‘File’ menu in the upper menu bar and choose ‘Export GEDCOM’.


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3. Click ‘Save as’ to give the file a name (the current name of your project will automatically be selected).
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4. If you’ve got any photos attached to your tree project, the program will suggest you create a sub-folder and export the photos into it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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5. Select the location on your computer to save the file and name it (or leave the name as is and click ‘Save’).
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​​6. Click ‘Next’.


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7. Add author information if desired (this is optional) and click ‘Next’.
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If you added data in more than one language in your project, select the language to export your data in.
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8. In the next screen you don’t need to change anything as long as you want to export the whole tree as is.


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If you would like to export a GEDCOM file, containing specific branches, choose ‘Include only selected people’ option. For more details please read the following article: How do I export specific branches of my family tree in Family Tree Builder?


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9. And finally, click ‘Open Folder’ if you want to see the file right away, or ‘Finish’ to continue working on your tree.


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