Download Your Family Tree DNA Raw Data
Follow these simple steps to download your DNA data from FTDNA
Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) is one of the pioneer companies in genetic genealogy, offering autosomal DNA, Y-DNA, and mtDNA testing. Download your raw data to explore your ancestry in even greater detail.
Log in to Your FTDNA Account
Go to www.familytreedna.com and sign in with your kit number or email and password.
Access Your Account Settings
Once logged in, click on your name in the top-right corner to open the dropdown menu. Select Account Settings or go directly to the Settings page.
Find the Raw Data Download
In the Settings menu, look for Privacy & Security or Download Raw Data section. FTDNA may also have this option under DNA Data or in the main dashboard.
Select Download Format
FTDNA offers different download formats. For use with our calculators, select the Build 37 Raw Data option (also known as GRCh37/hg19). You may also choose Build 36 if Build 37 is not available.
Confirm and Download
Click the download button. Depending on your account settings, you may need to confirm your password or verify via email. The file will download as a CSV or gzipped file.
Extract if Necessary
If your file is compressed (ends in .gz), you'll need to extract it using a tool like 7-Zip (Windows), The Unarchiver (Mac), or your operating system's built-in extractor.
FTDNA File Formats
FTDNA provides raw data in a concatenated format. The file includes chromosome, position, and genotype information that works well with most third-party tools.
If you have both Family Finder and Big Y results, you may see options to download each separately.
