Is it possible to merge two GEDCOM files together?

Yes, it is possible to merge two GEDCOM files together.

To do this, go to Family Tree Builder and import the first GEDCOM file (or open your existing family tree project if this is your basis for the merge).

Then import the second GEDCOM file, using the ‘File>Import GEDCOM’ option in Family Tree Builder.

A wizard will open, asking you to select the GEDCOM you wish to import.

After you click on ‘Next’, the configuration page will come up:

In the ‘Configuration’ page in this wizard, there is an ‘Output’ section, which gives you an option to merge the new GEDCOM file into the previous project. Choose the Merge option and complete the wizard.

*You will be asked to close the project which is currently open. Click yes. This is a normal part of the process of merging two GEDCOM files.

Please note, that if there are duplicate people in the two GEDCOM files, they will remain duplicates and will not be consolidated, you will need to delete the duplicates manually.

Photos in the tree will not be transferred. Any photos in the GEDCOM file you merged into your main tree will have to be replaced manually.

We intend to provide more advanced features for merging GEDCOM files and consolidating duplicates, in the future.