GEDCOM - What It Is.

Q. What is a GEDCOM?
A. GEDCOM is an acronym for Genealogical Data Communication. GEDCOM is a "sharing" file, a means of exchanging or transferring information.  Uses of GEDCOM files include:
        1. Sharing Genealogy: e-mail, Pedigree Resource File, Internet, "Split" or trim a File.
        2. "Downloading" (or obtaining files from other sources): www.familysearch.org,
             Pedigree Resource File, Relatives.

        3. Preparing for Temple Submissions (see Computer Guides #8-#10)
        4. Combining Files: Import Files (be careful), Export Files.
        5. Exchanging files between differing genealogy programs such as PAF 5, Family Tree
            Maker, Legacy, etc.

In PAF 5.21
    The Export feature is used to create a GEDCOM file.
    The Import feature is used to bring a GEDCOM file into your computer.

See Computer Guide #11b for GEDCOM procedures.