How to Export a GEDCOM File from MyHeritage

MyHeritage lets you export your family tree as a GEDCOM file directly from the website. Once you have the file, you can upload it to TreeAlive to watch your ancestors' journeys unfold on an animated historical map.

Step-by-step instructions

Go to myheritage.com and sign in with your account.

Go to your family tree

Hover over "Family Tree" in the top menu bar, then click "Manage trees."

Find your tree

Locate the tree you want to export in your list of family trees.

Open the tree menu

Click the three-dot menu (⋯) next to the tree name.

Select Export to GEDCOM

Click "Export to GEDCOM" from the dropdown menu.

Wait for preparation

MyHeritage will prepare your GEDCOM file. For large trees, this may take a minute or two.

Download the file

Click "Download" when the file is ready. Save the .ged file to your computer.

Tip

If you have a MyHeritage subscription, your exported GEDCOM will include all the data in your tree. Free accounts can still export, but some features may be limited.

See what you'll create

🎬 Watch a sample video Watch an ancestry journey unfold across the map over hundreds of years. Watch video →

🗺️ Explore the Time Machine Click any ancestor to see their world on a real historical map from their era. Explore example →

Ready to see your ancestors' journey?

Upload your GEDCOM file and watch their migrations come alive on the map.

Upload Your GEDCOM Free · No account needed · Nothing stored