Import Contacts & GEDCOM

Bring existing contact files and genealogy information into FM Central with a preview-and-review process first.

  • Import iPhone/iCloud vCard or Google Contacts CSV files.
  • Preview contacts, match existing people, merge missing details, or import as new.
  • Flag ambiguous matches and protected differences for review instead of guessing.
  • Import a standard GEDCOM .ged family-tree file into the selected family.
  • Preview people, matches, and family connections before a GEDCOM import is written.

Import Contacts & GEDCOM at a glance

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Import Phone Contacts
Family-Contacts.vcf
42Unique contacts
7Existing matches
Emily CarterMatch found • 1 new phone
Merge
John WilsonNo match
New
Start Import
Import Family Tree (GEDCOM)
atchison-family.ged
86People in file
23New connections
Preview completeNew people, existing matches, spouse and parent-child links reviewed.
Ready
Choose Different FileImport GEDCOM

Why families use Import Contacts & GEDCOM

  • Start faster when information already exists somewhere else
  • Reduce duplicates by matching existing people first
  • Review uncertain information instead of overwriting it automatically
  • Bring genealogy relationships into FM Central with a preview
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