What is PAF file?
Personal Ancestral File is a file type and data format used in genealogy that encompasses a collection of names, dates, places of residence, occupations, etc.
PAF Format details
| Full Name | Personal Ancestral Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Intellectual Reserve |
| Category | Data Files |
Tools that will help you view PAF files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the PAF extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the PAF file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the PAF file differently than the application dedicated to handling the PAF file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the PAF file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the PAF file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the PAF file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
PAF File Viewers
- RootsMagic
- PAF