The only downside of the programme - for me at any rate - is that the text is a little on the small side there is no option to make it bigger, but it is adequately readable.įor that reason I would give this programme 4 out of 5. Then, drag the file into the GedFamilies Folder on the KindleFire - that's it.Ĥ. To put the converted file on the KindleFire, I connected it to my PC with the USB cable provided then used Windows Explorer to find the file on my PC and to find the GedFamilies Folder on the KindleFire. Easily Convert GEDCOM Files to PDF Ancestral Author Plus is an easy program to use. However, I have not been able to sync using either of the 2 options.ģ. The 'convert GedCom' works fine as long as you know where the converted file has been stored (you can choose your own name and location). The programme on the PC has 3 tabs for 'sync with wi-fi' 'sync with USB cable' 'convert GedCom'. The GedFamilies app costs £4.99 but you also have to download a companion programme to your PC (free) to enable you to convert your GedCom to the necessary format for Android.Ģ. Transferring your GedCom to the KindleFire is not as straightforward as with GedView on the iPad. GRAMPS is an abbreviation for the Genealogical Research And Management Programming System. This is one of the best Gedcom File Viewer software that can help you to check.GED.

Just a few quick comments about GedFamilies:-ġ. 14 Best GEDCOM File Viewer Gedcom Lexer Plugin for Notepad +. So, if anyone is considering a new tablet and looking for something which will display your family history 'on-the-go' I can recommend the KindleFire and the GedFamilies app.

If you need assistance in designing your genealogy chart, simply send or e-mail us your GEDCOM file. It is simply a database file meant specifically to be read by genealogy software programs only. A GEDCOM file isnt a design of your chart either. Once installed on the KindleFire I have to say I am as equally impressed with GedFamilies as I was with Gedview for the iPad and iPhone. Please keep in mind that a GEDCOM file does not contain any photos. I have just treated myself to a KindleFire HDX and downloaded an app called GedFamilies - my previous app GedView is not available for Android, which is the operating system used by Kindle.

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