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Basic information about GED file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GED（*.GED or *.ged）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the GED file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the GED file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GED file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GED file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GED file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the GED file?
How to open a GED file?
What programs do I need to open a GED file?
What programs help to create and edit a GED file?
How to convert GED files to another file format?
How to convert another files to GED file format?

1.Detail information about GED file extension: GEDCOM Genealogy Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GED files
File type	GEDCOM Genealogy Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	The LDS Church	File format	Text
Description	GED file is a GEDCOM Genealogy Data File developed by The LDS Church. A GED file is a data file that stores family history and genealogical event data in the standard GEDCOM genealogy format. It contains data in an ASCII text format that can be opened by different genealogy programs on multiple computer systems.
Windows	Ages! RootsMagic Ancestral Author Thoughtful Creations Genbox Family History Taurus FamilyTree LifeLines GeneWeb Gramps Behold Nevron Software MyDraw Aldfaer Family Historian yEd
macOS	GEDitCOM Leister Productions Reunion Taurus FamilyTree GeneWeb Gramps Nevron Software MyDraw
Linux	LifeLines GeneWeb Gramps

2.Detail information about GED file extension: Game Editor Project File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GED files
File type	Game Editor Project File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Game Editor	File format	N/A
Description	GED file is a Game Editor Project File developed by Game Editor.
Windows	Game Editor or Game Editor Professional
Linux	Game Editor

3.Detail information about GED file extension: Arts & Letters Graphic Environment Document

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GED files
File type	Arts & Letters Graphic Environment Document	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GED file is a Arts & Letters Graphic Environment Document.
Windows	Draw

4.Detail information about GED file extension: Micrografx Simple 3D Geometry File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GED files
File type	Micrografx Simple 3D Geometry File	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GED file is a Micrografx Simple 3D Geometry File.
Windows	Micrografix Windows Draw Micrografx Media Manager Micrografx Designer Micrografx Picture Publisher

5.Detail information about GED file extension: GEDCOM Family History

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GED files
File type	GEDCOM Family History	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	GED file is a GEDCOM Family History.
Windows	Aldfaer yEd The Complete Genealogy Builder The Complete Genealogy Builder Family Historian Legacy Charting WinFamily GenoPro
macOS	MacFamilyTree yEd for Mac GEDitCOM MacFamilyTree
Linux	yEd for Linux

How to convert GED files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for GED files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve GED to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to GED file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to GED file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to GED conversion, you may use the option.

UZED to GED

Can't open a GED file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.GED”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the GED extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support GED file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of GED files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a GED file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GED file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a GED file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the GED file is damaged.
Whether the GED file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the GED file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the GED file format is incompletely.
Whether the GED file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a GED file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a GED file.

If the GED file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.