Which raw data formats are supported?

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Which raw data formats are supported?

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We accept RAW DNA files from numerous companies and in various formats:

Supported DNA Testing Companies:
  • 23andMe (all versions - V3, V4, V5 recommended)
  • AncestryDNA
  • MyHeritage (V1 and V2)
  • FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA)
  • LivingDNA
  • TellMeGen
  • Gene by Gene
  • National Geographic Genographic Project (Geno 2.0)
  • Genera
  • WeGene
  • Sequencing.com
  • SelfDecode
  • MEUDNA
  • SomosAncestria
  • 24Genetics
  • Adntro
File Formats Accepted:
  • TXT files: Standard RAW format
  • ZIP files: Compressed RAW files (automatically extracted)
  • Merged files: Previously merged RAW files
Special Cases (Require Conversion Services):
  • Nebula Genomics: Use WGS to RAW service
  • Dante Labs: Use WGS to RAW service
  • VCF files: Use VCF to RAW service
  • BAM/CRAM files: Use WGS to RAW service
  • FASTQ files: Use FASTQ conversion services
Important Upload Rules:
  • Do NOT edit or modify the file
  • Do NOT open with Excel or text editors
  • Upload as downloaded from your testing company
  • Do NOT upload previously converted files from our site
  • Keep original file format and name when possible

*DNA Genics is not endorsed by or affiliated with these companies.

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