GEDCOM

GEDCOM

GEnealogical Data COMmunication. A common file format used to exchange computerized genealogical data between different genealogy programs. GEDCOM files typically use the file extension .ged.

For more information see:

• http://everything.explained.at/GEDCOM - GEDCOM explained.
• www.familysearch.org/Eng/Home/FAQ/faq_gedcom.asp - GEDCOM FAQ, including where to get the GEDCOM specification.