Download Your 23andMe Raw Data
Follow these simple steps to download your DNA data from 23andMe
23andMe provides comprehensive DNA testing including ancestry composition and health reports. Download your raw data to use with our advanced ancestry calculators for deeper insights.
Log in to Your 23andMe Account
Go to www.23andme.com and sign in with your email and password.
Go to Settings
Click on your name or profile icon in the top-right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu.
Navigate to 23andMe Data
In the Settings menu, look for 23andMe Data or Download Data section. You can also go directly to: you.23andme.com/tools/data/
Request Raw Data Download
Click on Download Raw Data. You'll see options for different data types. Select the ancestry/genotype data option.
Verify Your Identity
23andMe will send a verification email or ask you to answer security questions. Complete the verification process to proceed.
Download Your File
Once verified, click the download button. You'll receive a ZIP file containing your
raw DNA data in a text format. The file is usually named something like
genome_[name]_[version].txt.
About 23andMe Versions
23andMe has used different genotyping chips over the years (v3, v4, v5). All versions are compatible with our calculators, though newer versions may have more SNPs.
If you tested before 2017, you might have a v4 chip. Tests from 2017 onwards typically use v5.