How it Works?

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Take a DNA test and download the results as a DNA data file.

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Upload the DNA data file to GEDmatch for processing.

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Explore matching and comparison reports and other DNA tools.

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Our Applications

Explore our range of applications that transform DNA test results with a unique suite of comparison and analysis tools.

Find Matches

Our One-to-Many DNA Comparison Result compares your DNA to everyone on the site, finding matches across testing companies
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Narrow
DNA
Matches

Use our One-to-One Autosomal DNA Comparison tool tool help narrow all comparison results and confirm how much DNA you share with someone before contacting them.
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Explore
Your
Family Tree

Use our Admixture tool, a well-known analysis for identifying biogeographical ancestry, or ethnic background. Like 23and Me, it shows the proportion of your DNA from a particular location.
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Achieve Research Goals

From amateurs to professionals, genealogists, historians, researchers, and adoptees have leveraged the large pool of data on the site to build family trees, find birth families, and learn more about their DNA and by extension, their history.
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Genealogy Research Reimagined and Expanded

GEDmatch provides more applications for comparing your DNA test results with other people—applications you can't get anywhere else. We have tools for estimating ethnicity and heritage, tracing shared ancestors, creating superkits, and more.

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10 yearsExperience     45+ DNA Tools

A fantastic set of resources. Please keep all of the amazing tools in their current form.
And let’s keep bringing in matches from AncestryDNA!

Jason L.

An essential set of tools for the genetic genealogist. Highly recommend.

John H.

The tools are an absolute must for comparing DNA from companies that don’t provide tools.
It’s great for seeing if parts of matches were removed by testing company algorithms. I highly recommend it!!

Stacey M.

The premier genetic genealogy toolbox, GEDmatch offers a suite of utilities that advance family history research like no other.

Shannon C.

Have had my DNA profile uploaded to GEDMATCH for nearly 2 years now,
it’s been a great source of help with my family history research.

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