Preserving and sharing your family history is a rewarding endeavor. Genealogy software makes it easier to organize your research, but how do you get your family tree out of the software and into the world? Here's a guide to exporting and sharing your family tree.

Why Export Your Family Tree?

• Backup: Exporting your tree creates a backup copy, protecting your hard work from software crashes or hardware failures.
• Sharing: You can share your tree with family members, researchers, or even online communities.
• Archiving: Exporting allows you to archive your tree for future generations.

Common Export Formats

Most genealogy software supports various export formats:

• GEDCOM: A standardized file format for genealogical data. It's widely accepted by many genealogy software programs.
• PDF: A portable document format, perfect for creating printable documents or sharing your tree as a static file.
• CSV: A comma-separated values format, ideal for exporting specific data, like names and dates, for further analysis or import into other software.
• HTML: A hypertext markup language format, suitable for creating web pages to display your family tree online.

How to Export Your Family Tree

1. Open Your Genealogy Software: Launch the software where your family tree is stored.
2. Locate the Export Function: This is usually found in the "File" or "Tools" menu.
3. Choose the Export Format: Select the desired format (GEDCOM, PDF, CSV, HTML, etc.) from the options provided.
4. Specify Export Settings: Some software may allow you to customize the export process. You can choose which parts of your tree to export, the level of detail, and any specific formatting options.
5. Save the Exported File: Choose a location to save the exported file on your computer.

Sharing Your Family Tree

Once you have your exported file, you can share it in various ways:

• Email: Attach the file to an email and send it to family members or researchers.
• Online Storage: Upload the file to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox and share the link.
• Genealogy Websites: Upload your GEDCOM file to genealogy websites like Ancestry or FamilySearch to make it accessible to others.
• Print: Print your family tree as a PDF or HTML document.

Consider Evidentia: The Best Family Genealogy Software

Evidentia is a powerful and user-friendly genealogy software that offers seamless export and sharing options. With Evidentia, you can easily export your family tree in various formats and share it with others.

Start your family history journey today with Evidentia!