FAQ
What is RAW DNA?
The RAW DNA file refers to the file you can download from your testing company. They are your results that help calculate DNA matches and can be uploaded to other databases. You can find instructions on how to download your RAW DNA from the company where you took your test, and how to upload it to another website here:
Ancestry
FamilyTreeDNA
It is always good to store your RAW DNA file on your own computer as backup.