Can I upload my raw DNA data from Sequencing to third-party sites such as online genealogy and family tree services?
By Sequencing Team, The team of bioinformaticians, Genetic Health Coaches, and writers at Sequencing, helping people use 100% of their DNA and insights from over 30,000 genes to take action on their health.
Yes. You can upload your DNA data from Sequencing to many third party platforms that support standard genomic file formats. The most commonly used file for uploads is the VCF file, which is widely accepted across health, research, and bioinformatics tools.
What DNA files can I use?
Sequencing provides industry standard file formats that are compatible with many external services:
- VCF (Variant Call Format): Best for most third party uploads and genetic analysis tools
- FASTQ: Raw sequencing data used for advanced or research level analysis
- BAM (available upon request): Aligned sequencing data used by geneticists and bioinformaticians
For most users, the VCF file is the recommended option when uploading to another platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
VCF is the most widely supported and easiest to use for third party platforms.
Some research and advanced platforms accept full datasets, but most consumer tools only support VCF files.
No. Your raw DNA files remain accessible in your account even without an active subscription.