What is the GED File Extension?

Writer:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

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GED File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that GED files are associated with two unique file types (the most prevalent being the GEDCOM Genealogy Data File format) and can be viewed primarily with Ages!, including eleven other known software applications (listed below). The GED File Extension are listed predominantly as Data Files, while in other circumstances they can be Developer Files.

File Extension GED is supported by Windows, Mac, and Debian operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. GED files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Interested to learn more about the GED File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens GED files, and other troubleshooting tips.

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Active

Status

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2018

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Types of GED Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Leading GED Type

.GED
Extension:.ged
File Type:GEDCOM Genealogy Data File

GEDCOM Genealogy Data File is used to store family history and genealogical event data in the standard GEDCOM genealogy format. GEDCOM stands for "GEnealogical Data COMmunications."

Programmer: Thoughtful Creations
Group:Data Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ged

Software Programs That Open The GEDCOM Genealogy Data File:


Ages! by Jörn Daub e.K.

Windows

RootsMagic by RootsMagic, Inc.

Windows

Ancestral Author by Ancestral Softworks

Windows

Genbox Family History by Thoughtful Creations

Windows

Taurus FamilyTree by Open Source

Windows
Mac

Lifelines by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Debian
FreeBSD

GeneWeb by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Unix

Gramps by Open Source

Windows
Linux
Solaris
BSD
OS X El Capitan

Behold by Louis Kessler

Windows

GEDitCOM II by geditcom.com

Mac

Reunion by Leister Productions

Mac

Additional GED Files

.GED
Extension:.ged
File Type:Game Editor Project File

GED file is a game development project created with Game Editor, a crossplatform game creation program. It includes game data and settings.

Programmer: Open Source
Group:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Game Editor Project File Files:


Game Editor by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Windows Phone
Linux

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GED Popularity


Most Popular Operating Systems

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshoot GED Files


Typical GED Opening Challenges

Ages! Isn't There

If you attempt to load your GED file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open GED Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Ages! installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your GED because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens GED files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Wrong Version of Ages! is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Ages! won't support your GEDCOM Genealogy Data File file. You will need to download a newer version of Ages! if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your GEDCOM Genealogy Data File file was created by a newer version of Ages! than you have on your PC.


Tip: If you right-click on your GED file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Conclusion: The majority of GED file opening issues are due to not having the correct Ages! version installed.


Other GED File Issues

Although you might already have Ages! or another GED-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening GEDCOM Genealogy Data File files. If you're still experiencing problems opening GED files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:

  • Windows Registry GED file paths that are incorrect
  • The GED file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Partial installation of Ages! that did not fully complete
  • GED file corruption
  • Your GED has adversely impacted by malware
  • Device drivers for GED-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your GEDCOM Genealogy Data File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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