Check your manual, but if I converted a ftw file into a ged file and it worked, I imagine that you convert a ged file into ftw. It should be in the manual. Good luck. Elaine marcia collins wrote: > Hell ALL, > I have downloaded a GEDCOM, (I thot) file from Ancestry . > > I use Family treemaker 4.4 > > I CANNOT get the file open to vied it to save my soul!!! > Please, send help! > Marcia >