Your DNA test gave you a nice pie chart. Your raw DNA file gives you everything else. Whether you tested with 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FTDNA or LivingDNA, you can download the underlying genetic data and unlock far deeper, often free, analysis. Here is exactly what it is and what to do with it.
What is raw DNA data?
Your raw DNA data is a plain text file (a .txt or .csv, usually inside a .zip) that your testing company generates. It lists hundreds of thousands of positions in your genome, called SNPs, and which DNA letters you carry at each one. It is the actual data behind your ancestry percentages, and unlike the polished report, it is portable: you own it and can reuse it anywhere.
Why download your raw DNA?
- You own your data. Keep a copy independent of any company.
- Go deeper than the test report. Compare yourself to thousands of ancient and modern populations, not just a handful of broad regions.
- Use free tools. Estimate your ethnicity, generate G25 coordinates, predict your haplogroups and phenotype traits, all without paying again.
- One file, many uses. A single download powers ancestry tools, calculators and detailed reports.
How to download your raw DNA (by company)
It takes a couple of minutes. Pick your company for step-by-step instructions:
Tip: upload the .zip as is, you do not need to unzip it.
What can you do with your raw DNA? (free)
Once you have the file, here is what you can do right here, for free:
- Ethnicity Guesser, estimate your ethnicity, nationality and mixed ancestry.
- Generate your G25 coordinates from your raw file.
- Phenotype Predictor, eye colour, hair and more from your DNA.
- Haplogroup Explorer, your deep paternal and maternal lines.
- Ancestry calculators, compare yourself to ancient and modern populations.
Raw DNA to G25 coordinates
The single most useful thing to do with your raw file is to turn it into G25 (Global25) coordinates, 25 numbers that summarise your genome for ancestry modelling. You can generate them for free, then paste them into our tools, or get precise official coordinates.
Want the full picture?
If you would rather get a complete, interpreted breakdown instead of running tools one by one, our reports take your raw DNA and do it all:
- Advanced Ancestry Report, 2,600+ populations, ancient & modern models, haplogroups, AI interpretation (16€).
- G25 Mega-Analysis, the most complete report, everything in one PDF (25€).
- Raíces, a report built for Latin American ancestry (16€).
Frequently asked questions
What is raw DNA data?
It is the plain text file (.txt/.csv, usually zipped) your test company generates, listing the SNPs in your genome and the letters you carry. It is the raw data behind your ancestry results, and it is yours to download.
Why should I download my raw DNA?
To go beyond your company's report: free ethnicity and ancestry tools, G25 coordinates, haplogroups, traits and deeper reports, all from one file you own.
How do I get my raw DNA from 23andMe or AncestryDNA?
Log in, open your DNA settings, click "Download raw data", confirm, and save the .zip. Use the company buttons above for exact steps.
How do I turn raw DNA into G25 coordinates?
Generate them from your raw file, you can do it for free, then paste them into the ancestry and ethnicity tools.
Is uploading my raw DNA safe?
Free tools run in your browser (no upload). Paid reports process your file automatically and delete it immediately after, never seen by a human.
