File Extension | GED |
Full Name | GEDCOM Family History Format |
GED file format was developed by Utah Genealogical Association in 1984. GEDCOM format later became the standard format used by genealogical data processing software. GED files are saved in text format that uses ASCII, ANSEL, Unicode ior UTF-8 encoding.
File Extension | SVG |
Full Name | XML Based Vector Graphics Format |
Files with the .SVG extension contain information regarding two-dimensional vector graphics, encoded in an open text format based on the XML character language. The format was devised by the WWW Consortium, also called W3C, and is used for viewing vector graphics online.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "GED") to another (referred to as "SVG"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, GED file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format GED to format SVG becomes essential.
So, how can we perform GED to SVG file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format GED and transforming it into format SVG. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of GED to SVG converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of GED to SVG. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the GED file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.