Can I upload my raw DNA data from Sequencing.com to third-party sites such as online genealogy and family tree services?

Yes. You own your whole genome sequencing data and can download and use it with other services at any time. Since raw sequencing files are massive and not compatible with most third party platforms, Sequencing provides an additional Ultimate Compatibility File in standard text format that mirrors the 23andMe raw data layout. This file is optimized for universal compatibility and works with services such as openSNP, GEDmatch, WikiTree, Promethease, and others that accept 23andMe style uploads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ultimate Compatibility File?
It is a specially formatted text file that mirrors the structure and content of 23andMe raw data, designed to be compatible with a wide range of third party platforms that cannot process the large raw sequencing files.

Why is the Ultimate Compatibility File needed?
Whole genome sequencing files like FASTQ are massive (often over 40 GB) and exceed the processing limits of most genealogy and ancestry services. The Ultimate Compatibility File resolves this by delivering the data in a compact, compatible format.

Which third party sites support the Ultimate Compatibility File?
The file works with many platforms that accept 23andMe uploads, including openSNP, GEDmatch, WikiTree, Promethease, and similar genealogy and genetic analysis services.

Do I still get the full raw sequencing files?
Yes. You receive the full FASTQ and VCF files along with the Ultimate Compatibility File. The latter is just provided for cross platform compatibility and ease of use with genealogy services.