![]() In the image below, you can see exactly where to click: The image above is from my Ancestry family tree. You’ll need to click on the little downward “carrot” that is right next to the name of your family tree. For those of you who have done DNA tests, this is a completely different part of the site than your DNA test settings. The next step is to access your family tree settings. The family tree that you selected will load, and you’ll see either the pedigree view or the family tree, depending on which view you were using last. Click on the name of the tree that you would like to download. One you click on the “Tree” tab, you’ll see a drop-down list of all of the family trees that are connected to your Ancestry account. In the image below, you can see exactly where to click on the menu bar: This image from the Ancestry site shows you exactly where to click to access your family tree to start the download process. Your family trees are all listed under the “Trees” tab at the top of your screen. Once you are logged in to your account, you will need to navigate to the tree that you’d like to download. You can click HERE to access the Ancestry login page, or you can access it the way you normally do. The first thing you’ll need to do in order to download your tree is log in to your Ancestry account. ![]() How to download family tree from Ancestry However, text references to sources are included in the GEDCOM file. Because the GEDCOM file is text-only, it will not include photographs, documents, records, and other things that you may have attached to your Ancestry tree. Your Ancestry tree GEDCOM file will include all of the biographical information that you have entered for the people in your tree. What will be included in my Ancestry GEDCOM file of my tree? It’s a good idea to have a copy of your tree for backup. In addition, this type of family tree file (GEDCOM) has been in use for decades and will be used for the foreseeable future. GEDCOM stands for “genealogical data communications”, for inquiring minds. This file format is the industry standard for family tree files and will be compatible with any major family tree website or software. Your downloaded Ancestry tree will be in the format of a GEDCOM. What file format will my downloaded Ancestry tree have? This article will show you how to export your tree from Ancestry so you can store it on your computer, e-mail it to relatives, or upload it to another website or software.
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