Thank you for being an early tester. Here's everything you need to know about using GedCom ReportWriter AI during the public beta.
Beta testing is completely free. No payment information is required at sign-up, and you will never be charged during the beta period. You get full access to all features — just sign in and start building your family history.
As a thank-you for testing and providing feedback, beta testers will receive meaningful discounts or other exclusive benefits when GedCom ReportWriter AI launches publicly. Your early participation directly shapes what this product becomes.
We actively want to hear what's working, what isn't, and what you wish the app did differently. Feature requests, bug reports, and usability observations are all valuable and will directly influence what we build.
Use the feedback button in the bottom-right corner of any screen in the app to send us your thoughts directly.
This is a beta. Some features may be incomplete, occasionally behave unexpectedly, or change between sessions. Encountering a bug isn't a failure — it's exactly the kind of discovery that makes beta testing valuable. Please report anything unusual using the feedback button.
Your GEDCOM files and family data are stored securely and will never be shared with third parties or used to train AI models without your explicit consent. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how your data is protected.
We will do our best to preserve all projects and data throughout the beta period and carry them forward into production. However, as noted in our Terms of Service, there is a small possibility of data loss during active development. We will do everything we can to prevent this, but we recommend:
All data that is preserved at the end of beta will transition automatically to the production app.
We expect the beta period to last approximately 30 days, though this may vary depending on testing results and feedback received. We'll notify all beta testers by email before transitioning to general availability — so you'll never be surprised by a change.
Biographies, photo captions, and other AI-generated text are produced automatically from your GEDCOM data. AI is powerful but not infallible — always review AI-generated content for accuracy before printing or sharing with family members. Names, dates, and relationships should be verified against your source records.
Everything you need to know about exporting your family tree and creating your first project.
A GEDCOM (.ged) file is the universal format for sharing family tree data between genealogy programs. It contains your people, relationships, dates, places, and notes as plain text. It does not contain your photos — those are linked separately.
Almost every genealogy app can export a GEDCOM: Family Tree Maker, Ancestry, RootsMagic, MacFamilyTree, Gramps, Legacy Family Tree, and more.
Tip: Start with a focused branch
For the best results, export a focused branch of your tree — one grandparent's line, or the descendants of a specific ancestor — rather than your entire tree. Smaller, well-documented trees make for better, more readable family history books.
This app is designed to create meaningful, readable family history books — not to manage an entire research database. Keeping imports focused means faster processing for you, a more responsive app for everyone, and family books that are actually enjoyable to read rather than overwhelming reference documents.
A well-focused tree of 500–2,000 people typically produces a far better family history book than a massive tree of 10,000+ people would.
If your GEDCOM file is over 3,000 people or 10 MB, you have a few options:
See the Family Tree Maker and Ancestry.com Users tabs above for software-specific instructions.
Family Tree Maker (FTM) has built-in tools to export a filtered subset of your tree — you don't need any extra software. This is the easiest path for FTM users with large trees.
Tip: Check your file size before uploading
After exporting, check the file size before uploading. FTM files include extra tags that can make them larger than expected. If your file is close to 10 MB, try reducing the number of generations or people in your export.
Ancestry only exports your entire tree
Unlike desktop genealogy software, Ancestry.com does not support partial or filtered GEDCOM exports. You always get your whole tree. If your tree has more than 3,000 people, you'll need to filter the exported file before uploading here.
Note: Photos, charts, and DNA matches are not included in the GEDCOM — only text data (names, dates, places, notes, and sources). Photos stored on Ancestry and MyHeritage aren't embedded in the file — they remain hosted on those platforms' servers, so you'll need to upload them separately here.
GEDCOM export is available on the free plan — no paid subscription required.
You'll need to filter your Ancestry export using free desktop software. Here are the best options:
Free version available — Windows & Mac. Syncs directly with Ancestry, making it the easiest bridge for Ancestry users.
Free and open source. Most powerful filtering options — ideal if you want precise control over which individuals are exported.
Free standard edition available at legacyfamilytree.com. Uses a "Focus Group" system to define which individuals to export.
Available at mackiev.com/ftm — syncs with Ancestry and FamilySearch. Has its own dedicated tab above with full filtering instructions.
Free download at myheritage.com/family-tree-builder — syncs with your MyHeritage online tree. In the export wizard you can switch from "Include all people" to "Include only selected people," then pick individuals or groups.
Free trial at family-historian.co.uk. Has a dedicated "Split Tree Helper" with a wide range of options for selecting and exporting people from the main file into a separate GEDCOM.
Free cross-platform app at ancestris.org. The "Save As" function has multiple filter tabs — filter by entities, properties, or a tree view showing specific branches or generations. Filters can be combined.
Many serious Ancestry users also use Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic, or another desktop app alongside Ancestry — those apps make partial exports easy without any extra steps.
GEDCOM export is available on the free plan — no paid subscription required.
Photos are not embedded in the GEDCOM
Photos stored on MyHeritage aren't embedded in the GEDCOM file itself — instead, the file contains links to where they're hosted on MyHeritage's servers. If you need the photos too, download them separately from MyHeritage before uploading them here.
Tip: Start with a focused branch
For the best results, export a focused branch — one grandparent's line, or ancestors/descendants of one person — rather than your entire tree. If your tree is over 3,000 people, see the Ancestry.com Users tab for a list of free desktop tools that can filter any GEDCOM file before you upload it here.
Your feedback is the most valuable thing you can give us right now. Thank you for being part of this journey.