Import Data from Excel / GED-COM¶

Step 1: Empty Tree Before Import¶

Welcome to Mytree! In this tutorial, we'll walk you through importing your genealogy data from Excel and GED-COM files.

Empty Tree Before Import

Step 2: Click Import Data Button¶

Click the Import Data button at the bottom to open the dialog.

Click Import Data Button

Step 3: Import Dialog¶

The import dialog supports two sources: Excel file and GED-COM.

Import Dialog

Step 4: Download Excel Template¶

There's an Excel template file available here. Download it, fill in member information in the correct columns as instructed, then import it into your tree.

Download Excel Template

Step 5: Supported File Formats¶

Two formats are supported: Excel for new import or update, and GED-COM from other genealogy software.

Supported File Formats

Step 6: Create New Tree Mode¶

Create new tree mode automatically creates a new family tree from the file, named after the first member.

Create New Tree Mode

Step 7: Excel File Selected¶

Select an Excel or GED-COM file from your computer. The system validates the format and imports the data.

Excel File Selected

Step 8: Import Result¶

Import successful! The new family tree has been created with all members from the Excel file.

Import Result