NOTICE: CSV DOWNLOAD TOOLS ARE FOR PERSONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS ONLY.
What problem does Download Matches Pages as CSV File solve?
Manually reviewing and analyzing DNA matches on Ancestry can be time-consuming and overwhelming, especially with many thousands of matches. Download Matches Pages as CSV File simplifies this process by allowing you to save detailed DNA match data into a CSV file, making it easier to use the data for advanced analysis, offline tools, or AI-assisted projects.
Why is Download Matches Pages as CSV File useful?
Having your DNA match data in a CSV file enables you to:
- Easily search, filter, and sort matches.
- Analyze patterns or relationships with tools like Microsoft Excel or AI platforms.
- Cross-reference details with other projects and data sources.
Download Matches Pages as CSV File streamlines DNA match analysis, helping you uncover important connections and insights faster and more efficiently.
How does Download Matches Pages as CSV File work?
With Download Matches Pages as CSV File, a new button titled Download CSV appears at the top of your DNA Matches page, along with an input box to select the number of pages you’d like to download.
The resulting CSV file includes the following columns:
- Match Name
- Estimated Relationship
- Maternal/Paternal Side
- Shared Centimorgans (cM)
- Tree Status
- Tree Size
- Whether a Common Ancestor is identified
- Any notes you have saved
This data can be used in a variety of tools and applications to enhance your research and uncover valuable connections.
How do I use Download Matches List as CSV File?
- Ensure Download Matches Pages as CSV File is enabled in the Genealogy Assistant pop-up panel.
- Navigate to any DNA Matches List page on Ancestry.
- Enter the desired number of pages to download in the input box to the right of the Download CSV button.
- Select 50 pages or less per download. You can repeat the download process after completion to continue further.
- Click the Download CSV button, and Genealogy Assistant will navigate through the specified number of pages, process the data, and save it as a CSV file.
- Find the CSV file in your default download folder and use it for your research project.
- If you wish to download additional pages, you can simply click the download button again directly after the first process finishes.
Download Matches Pages as CSV File is a feature of the software Genealogy Assistant.
Genealogy Assistant is an extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge which supercharges your family history research by adding 50+ custom features to popular genealogy websites like Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, FamilyTreeDNA and more. You can watch a full video walkthrough on YouTube.
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