To download your GEDCOM file, make sure you are logged in to Geni and click the 'Family' tab and then click the 'Share Your Tree' link. When you click the button to export your GEDCOM file, we will generate your GEDCOM file and send you a link to download it.

GEDCOM is a standard file format used to save, transfer, and transport genealogical information. Exporting a GEDCOM file will allow you to save your Geni family tree to your own computer.

Then to open and read the GEDCOM file you exported from Geni, you will need an application that is able to read a GEDCOM file. As there are a number of such applications, you may even be able to locate a free one by searching online.

Note: A Forest export may take several days to complete. 

Limits:

GEDCOM exports are limited to 10x the number of profiles you've added. Basic users may export a maximum of 5000 profiles, Premium users may export a maximum of 100,000 profiles.

You can export a GEDCOM file for any profile that you added. Simply click 'Actions' on their profile and select 'Export GEDCOM.'

Updated: December 6, 2012