Free DNA Upload Sites

By Dr. Brandon Colby MD, a genetic testing expert specializing in advanced genetic analysis and clinical genomics.

There is a lot of value in taking a DNA test, more than many people realize. Much of that value comes after the test, when you learn that you can upload your raw DNA data to other sites and unlock far more information than your original test provided.

Free DNA upload sites: summary

Many DNA sites let you upload your raw DNA data to use their analysis tools. Uploading is usually free, though most companies then charge for the analysis itself. When you weigh the cost against the value of the information, it is often worth it, especially if you started with a test that reads more of your genome, such as whole genome sequencing. The more complete your data, the more complete the resulting reports.

Even without sequencing your whole genome, uploading your raw data to analysis sites can be worthwhile. This article identifies DNA sites that allow free uploads.

Get more from your raw DNA data

Most consumer DNA companies analyze your data for one main purpose. Companies like 23andMe, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, and AncestryDNA built their tests around ethnicity, genealogy, and DNA matches. When you buy their kit, you get their report and, often, the assumption that the report is all there is.

It is not. You have the right to download your raw data, because it is your personal data, and you can upload that file to other sites for additional analysis. What one site does not analyze, another might. Your data holds far more information than any single company reveals.

A note on choosing where to upload

Before uploading your data anywhere, it is worth checking that the company is reputable and that you understand its privacy practices. Look for recent reviews, read the privacy policy to see whether the company sells or shares data, and check whether there have been any regulatory actions against it. Genetic data is sensitive, so where you send it matters.

Our list of free DNA upload sites

The sites below are grouped by the kind of information they provide.

Ancestry and family finder sites

GEDmatch

GEDmatch does not sell test kits. Instead, users upload raw DNA data to access its tools for genetic genealogy, which many people have used to trace relatives and explore family history. Core uploading and matching are free.

One important consideration: GEDmatch's parent company, Verogen, is now owned by QIAGEN, whose forensics portfolio supports law enforcement and human identification work. If you have concerns about law enforcement access to genetic data, that ownership is worth factoring into your decision.

Sequencing

Sequencing offers a large collection of DNA analysis apps and reports. You can upload data from any DNA test and then use apps across categories including health, ancestry, and nutrition. Sequencing is covered in more detail further down.

MyTrueAncestry

MyTrueAncestry compares your DNA to ancient DNA samples from archaeological sites, identifying connections to ancient populations. Rather than using mitochondrial DNA to assign a general haplogroup, it compares autosomal DNA directly to ancient samples to suggest specific ancient groups. A free tier covers a single upload with basic maps and a general timeline, with paid tiers for deeper analysis. Check the site for current pricing.

MyHeritage

MyHeritage is known for ancestry research and operates one of the larger genealogy search engines online. It sells its own DNA kit, and it also accepts uploads of raw DNA data from other tests, which adds matches and ethnicity insights. Some features require a paid subscription. Check the site for current pricing.

Living DNA

Living DNA accepts transfers of raw DNA data and provides genetic matches, an ethnicity report, and ancestral origin detail. Ethnicity results typically return quickly, while match information can take a little longer.

African Ancestry

African Ancestry specializes in family history for people with African lineage. It accepts uploaded data for analysis, with a fee for the report. Check the site for current pricing.

Ancestry

Ancestry does not accept uploaded DNA data. If you have already tested with Ancestry, you can download your raw data and upload it to third party sites such as Sequencing.

23andMe

23andMe does not accept uploaded data from other companies. If you have tested with 23andMe, you can download your data and upload it elsewhere.

2026 update: 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025. Following a court supervised sale, substantially all of its assets were acquired by the TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit founded by 23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki, in July 2025. If you are a 23andMe customer, it is worth reviewing the current privacy terms under the new ownership and, if you wish, downloading or managing your data through your account.

Health and wellness sites

Nebula Genomics

Nebula Genomics offers genetic ancestry and health analysis and accepts uploads from people who have tested with 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage. After uploading, you can purchase reports.

Sequencing

In addition to ancestry apps, Sequencing offers a wide range of health and wellness apps and reports. It accepts data from any DNA test, including 23andMe, Ancestry, MyHeritage, and whole genome sequencing data, and its apps turn that data into detailed genetic reports.

On privacy, Sequencing's Privacy First policy is clear: it does not sell or share your data, including your DNA data, with anyone. You own your data and can download or permanently delete it at any time.

GenomeLink

GenomeLink lets you upload your DNA data for a set of free trait reports, with more available through a subscription. Its reports focus on individual traits, such as bitter taste perception or eye color, rather than comprehensive health analysis. GenomeLink does not provide health related analysis.

SelfDecode

SelfDecode accepts DNA files from a range of companies, including 23andMe, Ancestry, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage, and Living DNA, and offers wellness focused reports through its subscription plans. Check the site for current plan details. SelfDecode reports are also available through the Sequencing Partner Marketplace.

XCode

XCode accepts uploads from 23andMe and Ancestry and offers a range of health reports and trait analyses across various packages. Check the site for current offerings and pricing.

GenoPalate

GenoPalate focuses on nutrition based on genetics, analyzing your optimal levels of various vitamins and nutrients and identifying foods that may suit your body. It sells its own kit and also accepts uploads from AncestryDNA and 23andMe, with a fee for analysis. Check the site for current pricing.

Additional resources for DNA data uploads

Promethease

Promethease is a literature retrieval tool that reports on health, conditions, and traits by matching the variants in your DNA data to entries in the SNPedia database, which catalogs single nucleotide polymorphisms. It accepts uploads from many sources, including 23andMe, Ancestry, Sequencing, Nebula Genomics, Living DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, and standard VCF files from genome sequencing. Promethease charges a low one time fee. Note that Promethease is owned by MyHeritage, which is worth considering before uploading your data.

Sequencing

Sequencing is one of the more capable upload sites because it offers a large library of DNA analysis apps covering a wide range of questions about your DNA. It makes it simple to transfer a copy of your data from most other DNA companies. Once your data is uploaded, you can use it with any app in the Partner Marketplace, and many of those apps are free to use, which sets it apart from upload sites that charge for every report. New apps and reports are added regularly.

DNA sites that do not allow raw data uploads

Some companies sell DNA tests and let you download your data, but do not let you upload outside data to use their tools. These include 23andMe and Ancestry. FamilyTreeDNA's upload policy has changed over time, so confirm its current terms on its site before relying on a transfer.

By contrast, Sequencing offers clinical grade 30x whole genome sequencing, which reads 100% of your genome. That is a dramatic difference from genotyping tests like those from 23andMe and Ancestry, which read less than 0.1% of your DNA. Even if you have already tested, sequencing your whole genome gives you far more complete data to work with.

You can upload your existing DNA data or learn more about whole genome sequencing to get started.

Found a site we missed?

That completes our list of DNA sites that allow free uploads. Many well known sites are not listed because they do not support uploads. If you know of a site that accepts DNA uploads and belongs on this list, email support@sequencing.com.

About the author

Dr. Brandon Colby MD is a US physician specializing in the personalized prevention of disease through genomic technologies. He is an expert in genetic testing, genetic analysis, and precision medicine, the founder of Sequencing, and the author of Outsmart Your Genes.

Dr. Colby holds an MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, and a degree in Genetics with Honors from the University of Michigan. He is an Affiliate Specialist of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), an Associate of the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM), and a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC).