23andMe, Ancestry DNA, Family Tree DNA raw data analysis tools in 2019- 10 Tools, FREE included Saleem Follow Feb 26, 2019 · 6 min read

There are currently more than 20 million individuals who have taken their ancestry genetic test from companies like 23andMe, Ancestry DNA or Family Tree DNA (FTDNA). A fair number have even gotten a Whole Genome Sequence (WGS) done, which involves reading 100% of your DNA. This article presents user experiences with some genetic testing companies and raw data analysis tools.

Uploading your DNA raw data for further analysis

For those of you who have already taken a genetic test, downloading your raw data from the company website should be the next step. (Check out how to download your DNA raw data from 23andMe, Ancestry DNA and Family Tree DNA).

The raw data in itself is difficult to read and interpret. However, you can upload to third-party sites for useful health- and ancestry-related information. Some of these tools are free while others are available for a discount or at a nominal price.

Here is a list of raw data analysis tools: