Hi List, I know alot of you are real new to genealogy, and do not understand the meanings, terms etc...sometimes used in genealogy. When talking of a Gedcom... GEDCOM is a standard file format for exchanging information between genealogy programs. The acronym GEDCOM stands for GEnealogical Data COMmunications. The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) developed the GEDCOM standard. Most genealogy software programs will export family information in GEDCOM format. A GEDCOM is a file containing information on a family, in a specific format. Usually a GEDCOM file is produced by entering data into a genealogical database program and then outputing the results in GEDCOM format. Most genealogical databases from Personal Ancestral File to Family Tree Maker to Ancestor Research Tool all will import and export GEDCOM format data. As stated above there are many programs out there to use. Most of them you can find a Demo for downloading, to see and test before you buy. I use many, I really like Family Tree Maker, I have the 4.0 of that one, but most all are simple to use. Anymore questions? LOL