All about RMGC Files

The RMGC file type is primarily associated with RootsMagic.

RMGC	File extension: RMGC
	File type:	database file

What is an RMGC file

RMGC files mostly belong to RootsMagic. RMGC files are genealogy database files created by RootsMagic.
This file stores family history data using an SQL structure. It holds records such as names, dates, and events that build a detailed family tree.

Uses SQL-based format for structured data

Holds detailed genealogical records

Manages complex family relationships

Optimized for genealogy research

FilExt.com tip: To view or edit these files, use the official RootsMagic software which ensures proper handling of the data.

How to open RMGC files

You need a suitable software like RootsMagic to open an RMGC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your RMGC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a RMGC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online RMGC Text Viewer

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How to extract texts from RMGC files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from RMGC file or capture a preview screenshot using our online RMGC file viewer:

To do this, click the button "Choose your .rmgc file to view" on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert RMGC files:

RootsMagic
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. RMGC files are often referred to as RootsMagic databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
RootsMagic (RootsMagic) by RootsMagic Inc
RootsMagic is a genealogy software package that lets you research, organize and share your family history. It comes in two versions; RootsMagic 4, the full version of the software package and RootsMagic Essentials; a free, stripped-down version that leaves the core functionality intact. The .RMGC file type stores data for files created in RootsMagic. This file format is classified as Database.

RMGC file extension format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. In the following you will find our evaluation of the RMGC files:

The RMGC file extension is not widely used. Such a file is primarily used by a single program. The file formats most commonly found in RMGC files are:

99% of all RMGC files store the data in the SQL file format. An SQL file contains a lightweight SQLite database, widely used in application development for storing application related data. If you open these files in a text editor, you can view and read the content yourself. The average file size is 1 MB with most files being between 1 MB and 2 MB in size. It is a modern file type. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. SQLite format 3. These files can be linked to family, tree and history, and almost always comprise personal data.

All other RMGC files (1%) have different formats. Just click the "Choose your .rmgc file to view" button on this page to find out what your RMGC file is.

Technical Data for RMGC File Extension

File classification:

Database

Related files:

ged, ftm, rmdb, rmgb, sqlite, zip, rmg, db

an rmgc database file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with RMGC files

Associate the RMGC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open database files. Because only the current version supports the latest RMGC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available RootsMagic update.
To make sure that your RMGC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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