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GEDCOM Import & Export · Standard 5.5 / 5.5.1

Import & Export Your Family Tree With GEDCOM

MyKinora provides comprehensive GEDCOM 5.5 and 5.5.1 standard support, allowing users to import existing family trees from Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, and Gramps with zero data loss, and export clean standards-compliant archives anytime.

GEDCOM 5.5 & 5.5.1 Standard
Zero Data Lock-in
Instant Auto-Layout on Import

How to Import Your GEDCOM File in 3 Steps

Move your entire ancestry records into Kinora's interactive canvas in under 60 seconds.

1

Export from Your Current App

Log into Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, or Gramps. Go to tree settings and download your standard .ged file.

2

Upload into Kinora

Open Kinora's Import tool, drag and drop your file. Our parser reads all individuals, marriage unions, birth/death events, and notes.

3

Instant Interactive Canvas

ELK layout engine computes hierarchical levels automatically. Zoom, explore branches, edit profiles, and share with relatives immediately.

Seamless Migration from Leading Genealogy Platforms

No matter where your family research began, Kinora brings it to life.

Ancestry.com

Export your tree from Ancestry as a .ged file and import it directly into Kinora.

MyHeritage

Full support for MyHeritage family trees, marriage dates, and generation lines.

FamilySearch

Seamless compatibility with GEDCOM files exported from FamilySearch partners.

Gramps & PAF

Easily migrate open-source or desktop genealogy databases into modern web canvas.

Related Genealogy Capabilities

Discover all aspects of the Kinora family history platform.

Frequently Asked Questions About GEDCOM

Everything you need to know about genealogy file interchange.

What is a GEDCOM file (.ged)?

GEDCOM (GEnealogical Data COMmunication) is the worldwide standard file format for exchanging genealogical data between different software applications.

Which GEDCOM versions does Kinora support?

Kinora natively supports GEDCOM 5.5 and 5.5.1 specifications, including individuals, families, births, deaths, marriages, notes, and sources.

Will importing a GEDCOM file overwrite my existing trees?

No. You can choose to import your GEDCOM into a brand new isolated workspace, or into a dedicated viewport without affecting existing family branches.

Can I export my family tree from Kinora back to GEDCOM format?

Yes! At any time, you can export your entire tree as a standard UTF-8 GEDCOM 5.5.1 file with one click, giving you total ownership of your genealogical data.

Import Your GEDCOM File to Kinora Now

Free forever up to 100 members. No credit card required. Experience your family lineage like never before.