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− | + | == Standardized formats == | |
+ | Formats with a documented standard, used by multiple genealogical programs and for transfer and archiving of data in a non-program-specific way. | ||
* [[GEDCOM]] | * [[GEDCOM]] | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[GENDEX]] |
+ | * [[Tiny Tafel]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Program-specific formats == | ||
+ | Summary of formats for known programs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Summary=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align: center; width: auto;" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! style="width:14em" | Software | ||
+ | ! Format Published | ||
+ | ! Storage Format | ||
+ | ! Notes | ||
+ | ! Software license | ||
+ | ! Discontinued | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | Agelong Tree | ||
+ | | <!--Format Published--> | ||
+ | | <!--Storage Format--> | ||
+ | | <!--Notes--> | ||
+ | | <!--Software license--> Proprietary | ||
+ | | <!--Discontinued--> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [https://www.daubnet.com/en/ages Ages!] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | Ahnenblatt | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://aldfaer.net Aldfaer] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Freeware | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[Ancestral Quest]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | *.aq (v. 3.0+) <br>*.dat (v. 2.2 or earlier) | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://en.ancestris.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Ancestris] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | GNU GPL | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.ancestrologie.org/ Ancestrologie] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Freeware | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.edalexanderconsulting.com/Pages/Products/begatall.aspx BegatAll Genealogy] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.bkwin.org/ Brother's Keeper] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brother's_Keeper_%28software%29 Btrieve] before version 7 [http://www.bkwin.info/diverse/btrieve-stat-error/]) | ||
+ | | ([http://www.bkwin.info/diverse/faq/ledig-med-nytt-stoff.html Extensions]: *.DT5, *.DT6, *.DTA) | ||
+ | | Shareware | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | Family Historian | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[MyHeritage Family Tree Builder|ZEDCOM (MyHeritage Family Tree Builder)]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | [[MyHeritage_Family_Tree_Builder#File_format|ZEDCOM]] / SQLite | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | Family Origins | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | .FOW Parsons Technology, became RootsMagic | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | Yes(2003) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | Family Tree | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[Family Tree Legends]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | *.ftl | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | Yes | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[Family Tree Maker]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | encrypted SQLite | ||
+ | | *.ftb | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.geditcom.com/ GEDitCOM] | ||
+ | | [[GEDCOM]] | ||
+ | | [http://www.familytreemagazine.com/article/MacAttack/ GEDCOM] database | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.gdsystem.net/webv2/en/ GDS - General Family Documentation System] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.genbox.com/index.html Genbox Family History] | ||
+ | | [http://www.genbox.com/developers.htm Databases (.GDB)] for Version 3.6.5 | ||
+ | | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genbox_Family_History#File_format Microsoft Jet Database Engine] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | GenealogyJ | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | GNU GPL | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | Généatique | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.geneator.com/ Généator] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.genopro.com/ GenoPro] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GenoPro#File_Format zipped-XML] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.genp.com.au/ GENP] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [https://gramps-project.org Gramps] | ||
+ | | [https://gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gramps_XML Gramps XML] | ||
+ | | XML / BSDDB / DB-API | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | GNU GPL | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | Heredis | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.ifamilyforleopard.com/ iFamily for Leopard] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://kithkinpro.spansoft.org/ Kith and Kin Pro] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kith_and_Kin_Pro#Data_format DBISAM engine] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Shareware | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[FDB (Legacy Family Tree)|Legacy Family Tree]] | ||
+ | | [http://zippersoftware.com/wp/ltools/legacys-database/legacy-tables/ Legacy Tables] | ||
+ | | Microsoft Jet Database Engine | ||
+ | | *.ftb | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | LifeLines | ||
+ | | <!--Format Published--> | ||
+ | | <!--Storage Format--> B-Tree based database that stores genealogical records in Gedcom format. | ||
+ | | <!--Notes--> | ||
+ | | <!--Software license--> MIT License | ||
+ | | <!--Discontinued--> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.syniumsoftware.com/en/macfamilytree MacFamilyTree] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | [https://familytreemeetsgis.nogi.ch/software-used-for-the-family-treegis-mapping-project/ SQLite] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://chronoplexsoftware.com/myfamilytree/index.htm My Family Tree] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Freeware | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://ohmi.celeonet.fr/ohmiGene/ ohmiGene] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[PAF (Personal Ancestral File)]] | ||
+ | | [https://github.com/jrasm91/opg/blob/master/opg-old/src/edu/byu/cs/roots/opg/io/PAF5Parser.java OPG's PAF5Parser.java] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | *.PAF, *.DAT | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | Yes(2013) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[Reunion]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | *.familyfile | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [https://www.rootsmagic.com/ RootsMagic] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | [http://sqlitetoolsforrootsmagic.wikispaces.com/ SQLite] | ||
+ | | ([http://support.rootsmagic.com/entries/449847-RM-File-Extensions Extension]: *RMG(v1/2/3),<br> *.RMGC(v4),<br> *.RMGB(v4 Backup - compressed *.RMGC) )<!--RMG was the RootsMagic 1, 2 and 3 main database file. (it took 22 more files to make up the whole database) / RMGC is the RootsMagic 4 database file, all by itself. / RMGB is the RootsMagic 4 backup file, it is a compressed copy of the RMGC file. --> | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://www.rootstrust.com/ rootsTrust] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[Sierra Generations]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | .uds | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://alainlecomte.free.fr/Download.htm#SmartGenealogy SmartGenealogy] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Freeware | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[Softdisk Family Tree]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Binary data structures | ||
+ | | v1: .fpd,.fmd,.fcm<br> v2: .ftd,.ftm,.fti,.ftp<br> v3: .f3d,.f3m | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [[The Master Genealogist|Master Genealogist, The]] | ||
+ | | [[The_Master_Genealogist#File_format|v3 - v9]] | ||
+ | | [[DBF]] | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Proprietary | ||
+ | | Yes(2014) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! | [http://web.archive.org/web/20020906135607/http://www.uftree.com/UFT/UFTProductInfo/aboutuft.html Ultimate Family Tree (UFT)] | ||
+ | | <!--Format Published--> [http://www.rootsusers.org/FAQs/anat2.htm Anatomy of the UFT Data Base] | ||
+ | | <!--Storage Format--> [[DBF]] | ||
+ | | <!--Notes--> ([http://www.rootsusers.org/FAQs/FAQ_UFT.html Extension]: *.PRO, *.DBF, *.FPT, *.CDX, ) | ||
+ | | <!--Software license--> Proprietary | ||
+ | | <!--Discontinued--> Yes(2000) | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Genetic info == | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [[23andMe]] | ||
+ | * [[Complete Genomics]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | See [[Scientific Data formats#Biological]] for more formats |
Latest revision as of 20:20, 14 January 2024
Contents |
[edit] Standardized formats
Formats with a documented standard, used by multiple genealogical programs and for transfer and archiving of data in a non-program-specific way.
[edit] Program-specific formats
Summary of formats for known programs.
[edit] Summary
Software | Format Published | Storage Format | Notes | Software license | Discontinued |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agelong Tree | Proprietary | ||||
Ages! | Proprietary | ||||
Ahnenblatt | Proprietary | ||||
Aldfaer | Freeware | ||||
Ancestral Quest | *.aq (v. 3.0+) *.dat (v. 2.2 or earlier) |
Proprietary | |||
Ancestris | GNU GPL | ||||
Ancestrologie | Freeware | ||||
BegatAll Genealogy | Proprietary | ||||
Brother's Keeper | (Btrieve before version 7 [1]) | (Extensions: *.DT5, *.DT6, *.DTA) | Shareware | ||
Family Historian | Proprietary | ||||
ZEDCOM (MyHeritage Family Tree Builder) | ZEDCOM / SQLite | Proprietary | |||
Family Origins | .FOW Parsons Technology, became RootsMagic | Proprietary | Yes(2003) | ||
Family Tree | Proprietary | ||||
Family Tree Legends | *.ftl | Proprietary | Yes | ||
Family Tree Maker | encrypted SQLite | *.ftb | Proprietary | ||
GEDitCOM | GEDCOM | GEDCOM database | Proprietary | ||
GDS - General Family Documentation System | Proprietary | ||||
Genbox Family History | Databases (.GDB) for Version 3.6.5 | Microsoft Jet Database Engine | Proprietary | ||
GenealogyJ | GNU GPL | ||||
Généatique | Proprietary | ||||
Généator | Proprietary | ||||
GenoPro | zipped-XML | Proprietary | |||
GENP | Proprietary | ||||
Gramps | Gramps XML | XML / BSDDB / DB-API | GNU GPL | ||
Heredis | Proprietary | ||||
iFamily for Leopard | Proprietary | ||||
Kith and Kin Pro | DBISAM engine | Shareware | |||
Legacy Family Tree | Legacy Tables | Microsoft Jet Database Engine | *.ftb | Proprietary | |
LifeLines | B-Tree based database that stores genealogical records in Gedcom format. | MIT License | |||
MacFamilyTree | SQLite | Proprietary | |||
My Family Tree | Freeware | ||||
ohmiGene | Proprietary | ||||
PAF (Personal Ancestral File) | OPG's PAF5Parser.java | *.PAF, *.DAT | Proprietary | Yes(2013) | |
Reunion | *.familyfile | Proprietary | |||
RootsMagic | SQLite | (Extension: *RMG(v1/2/3), *.RMGC(v4), *.RMGB(v4 Backup - compressed *.RMGC) ) |
Proprietary | ||
rootsTrust | Proprietary | ||||
Sierra Generations | .uds | Proprietary | |||
SmartGenealogy | Freeware | ||||
Softdisk Family Tree | Binary data structures | v1: .fpd,.fmd,.fcm v2: .ftd,.ftm,.fti,.ftp v3: .f3d,.f3m |
Proprietary | ||
Master Genealogist, The | v3 - v9 | DBF | Proprietary | Yes(2014) | |
Ultimate Family Tree (UFT) | Anatomy of the UFT Data Base | DBF | (Extension: *.PRO, *.DBF, *.FPT, *.CDX, ) | Proprietary | Yes(2000) |
[edit] Genetic info
See Scientific Data formats#Biological for more formats