GEDCOM Validator

GEDCOM Validator

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Check for text encoding issues with GEDCOM files produced by older applications which used code pages instead of Unicode.  Convert the file to Unicode so the file data can be imported into modern genealogy applications.
Check for text encoding issues with GEDCOM files produced by older applications which used code pages instead of Unicode.  Convert the file to Unicode so the file data can be imported into modern genealogy applications.
Check for text encoding issues with GEDCOM files produced by older applications which used code pages instead of Unicode.  Convert the file to Unicode so the file data can be imported into modern genealogy applications.
Decode rarely seen Binary Large Object (BLOB) data from GEDCOM 5.5 files and save to your device.

App details

Release date

2017-07-13

Last update

2023-11-28

Product ID

9MWDH866HH42

Categories

Developer tools

About GEDCOM Validator

GEDCOM Validator is an advanced set of tools for checking GEDCOM files for issues which could lead to data loss when transferring files between different genealogy applications. GEDCOM Validator requires .NET 8 Desktop Runtime.

Why is it needed?
Almost every genealogy application in use today ‘supports’ GEDCOM but often there are often important differences in the way each creates GEDCOM files. This leads to a whole range of compatibility issues when other applications try to interpret another application’s GEDCOM files. Some of these issues are due to the inconsistencies and errors in the GEDCOM specifications. This means it is more important than ever for developers and users to be able to check GEDCOM files follow best practice. With GEDCOM Validator, you can check your files for problems and get in depth help on fixing any issues reported. Whether you are developing applications to read or write GEDCOM files or diagnosing a problem with a GEDCOM file, GEDCOM Validator can help.

Who is it for?
GEDCOM Validator is designed principally for developers and advanced users who are familiar with the Genealogical Data Communication (GEDCOM) standards and are trying to diagnose issues with transferring data between genealogy applications. You will need to be competent in interpreting diagnostic reports and technical specifications to make any use of the application.

What is it not?
Occasionally, users install GEDCOM Validator hoping to edit, display, or print the genealogical data contained within a GEDCOM file. You will need to use a genealogy application for that.

This application is not supported on Windows 10 in S mode.

Key features

  • Check the validity of GEDCOM 5.5, 5.5.1, 5.6, and 7.0 files. Search and save a list of all issues reported.
  • In depth online help with examples showing how to fix any issues reported. View the GEDCOM specifications online.
  • Detect and repair the text encoding of GEDCOM 1, 2, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.x files.
  • Decode Binary Large Object (BLOB) data and save as a file.
  • Search for all GEDCOM files on a device.
  • Full support for many accessibility features including text scaling, contrast themes, color filters, and dyslexic friendly fonts.