Can I upload my raw DNA data from Sequencing.com to third-party sites such as online genealogy and family tree services?
Yes! Our Whole Genome Sequencing service include full access to your raw DNA data files so you can easily access and use your data with other services.
Whenever you order genetic testing through us, you own the data. You can download your DNA data at any time and, if you choose, upload your data to third-party sites, such as those that provide genetic genealogy and family tree services.
Due to the enormous amount of DNA data provided by both of our tests, some third-party systems may be overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude data and may have issues processing the data file. Because of this, we’ve developed a unique universally compatible DNA data file in txt format that’s included as part of your genetic test results.
This special universally compatible file is called the ‘Ultimate Compatibility File'. We designed this file to be compatible with third-party DNA analysis and ancestry services including openSNP, WikiTree, GEDmatch and Promethease. You’ll be able to upload and use your Ultimate Compatibility File with third-party sites that also accept uploads of DNA data from 23andMe.
An Ultimate Compatibility File containing your raw DNA data is included with our Whole Genome Sequencing service.
Additional information
Genome sequencing technology, including the 30x whole genome sequencing that’s part of our Whole Genome Sequencing service, generates data files in bam and fastq formats. Since these files provide your full genome, they are massive in size. Each file is usually more than 40 GB in size!
Most third-party genetic genealogy sites cannot process these large files, which is why our genome sequencing test includes this special Ultimate Compatibility File in txt format in addition to the fastq, bam, and vcf formats we also provide.
So while full genomes may otherwise be incompatible with third-party sites, our DNA testing and genome sequencing services provide you with a special file designed specifically to be compatible with third-party sites.
Optimized for both universal compatibility and data analysis
When it comes to Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), the amount of data generated is truly immense—approximately 3 billion data points, totaling more than 35 GB per genome. While this depth of information is invaluable for comprehensive analysis, it's far too large for most third-party platforms to handle.
That’s where the Ultimate Compatibility File comes in.
This specialized file contains a carefully selected subset of genetic data that mirrors the format and content of the 23andMe raw data file. It’s intentionally designed to include the same data points, making it compatible with the vast majority of third-party analysis sites.