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Convert GEDCOM to JSON

Convert a GEDCOM family tree export to JSON: individuals with births, deaths and families with spouses and children

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Accepted: .ged,.gedcom

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About this conversion

Convert a GEDCOM family tree export to JSON: individuals with births, deaths and families with spouses and children. This converter processes your GEDCOM file server-side and returns a JSON file instantly — no account, no software installation, and no file storage. Files are deleted from our servers immediately after conversion.

How to convert GEDCOM to JSON

  1. 1. Upload — drag your GEDCOM file onto the converter above, or click to browse.
  2. 2. Convert — press Convert. Processing happens on secure servers in seconds.
  3. 3. Download — your JSON file downloads automatically. No sign-up required.

Convert GEDCOM to JSON from the command line

curl --fail-with-body \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -F "file=@input.ged" \
  -F "conversionId=gedcom-to-json" \
  https://www.omniconvert.cloud/api/convert -o output.json

The API needs a token from a credit pack, and each API conversion uses one credit. Converting on this page stays free. API documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which genealogy programs export GEDCOM?
Practically all of them: Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, Gramps, RootsMagic, Family Tree Maker, MacFamilyTree and Geni can export a family tree as a .ged file. The converter reads GEDCOM 5.5 and 5.5.1 files.
What about older files in the ANSEL character set?
Files are read as UTF-8, which modern programs use. Very old GEDCOM files declared as "CHAR ANSEL" may show accented letters incorrectly; export again as UTF-8 if possible.
How do I convert GEDCOM to JSON?
Upload your GEDCOM file above, click Convert, and download the JSON result instantly. No account or software needed.
Is converting GEDCOM to JSON free?
Yes. It is free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB, with no account required. Larger files get 3 free conversions per day; beyond that, credit packs start at $3 and credits never expire.
Are my files stored or shared?
No. Files are processed in server memory and deleted immediately after conversion. File contents are never written to disk or retained.
Do I need to install anything?
No software installation needed. OmniConvert runs in the browser — just upload, convert, and download.

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