How To Download Upd Your Family Tree From Ancestry.com May 2026

Ancestry will begin compiling your data. This can take several minutes for larger trees; you may leave the page and return later.

Once the process is finished, a button labeled Download your GEDCOM file will appear. Click it to save the .ged file to your computer. Important Limitations of GEDCOM Files how to download your family tree from ancestry.com

In the "Tree Info" tab, look for the "Manage your tree" section and click the Export Tree button. Ancestry will begin compiling your data