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I plan to make some further significant changes to this page, so please don't translate it just yet.

If you are upgrading from a previous version, you must carry out the upgrade process. If you do not have a backup, the Gramps developers cannot be responsible for any data loss

Official support Only the source code on the Linux platform is officially released and supported as Gramps developers use and test the source code on that platform, fixing any problems that arise due to upgrades. The source release is intended for building from source by packagers and developers. This page describes the Linux packages, MS Windows installers and Mac OS X bundles that have been provided by 'community support' for download and installation by users.

Research, organize and share your family tree with Gramps.

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Gramps Current version: 5.2.1 Released: 2024-03-24

For a list of updates see: What's new?

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Before upgrading your distribution

Use your earlier version of Gramps to backup your Family Trees to the hardy and portable XML format.


Linux

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For Linux, we recommend installing and upgrading Gramps using the package manager provided by your distribution or by installing a FlatPak available from Flathub.

For advanced users, a source package and Debian package are available:

Instructions for how to build from source or install a Debian package are available in the wiki.



Microsoft Windows

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This executable installer supports Microsoft Windows in versions 8, 10, 11 (64-bit Only) and later.

After download: double-click to install Gramps.

Alternatives to the All-In-One installer include the PortableApps.com and Chocolatey NuGet Package. Advanced users can install Gramps from source using the MSYS2 build environment.

Older versions available for (Windows 7 64-bit: 5.1.6, Windows 7/8/10 32-bit: 5.1.5, Windows XP/Vista: 3.4.9)


Apple macOS

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Before downloading read the before installation instructions.

After download: Double-click the .dmg file to mount the disk (note: your browser may do this for you automatically). Next, drag the Gramps application to your application folder and double-click to launch it.

Alternatives to the application package include the MacPorts and Homebrew package managers.


BSD platforms

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For BSD, we recommend installing and upgrading Gramps using the package manager provided by your distribution.

Advanced users can build from source using the link in the Linux section.

Further information can be found on the BSD platforms page in the wiki.


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Normally, when you try to load your old Family Tree you can allow it to be upgraded if necessary, and it will be opened.

Should this fail for any reason, Create a new Family Tree and Import the backup into this new Family Tree.




Notes

Backup to Gramps XML format when updating. Although Gramps reads and writes GEDCOM 5.5.1 format fluently (because it is the de facto format for genealogical data interchange), never depend on such a rudimentary format for archiving your research. GEDCOM cannot store all the intricacies found in Gramps data. Always backup with the more robust Gramps XML format.

Menubar - "Family Trees > Make Backup..."

You will find a Make Backup... option in the Family Trees menu of recent Gramps versions. Alternately, use Export... in the same menu but deselect the privacy and filtering options in the Exporter Assistant to avoid omission of any data.

See: How to make a backup

See also

Installing Gramps for Desktops

Installation instructions specific to the different OSes are on the Linux 32x32.png, Windows 32x32.png,Macos 200x200.png and Bsd daemon.png pages.

GitHub Gramps for Desktops Releases

Wiki pages

Installing Gramps Web for online collaboration

Gramps Web is a frontend for a hosted instance of Gramps

Upgrading

If you already have a Family Tree in Gramps, and you are upgrading to a new version of Gramps, then you must make follow the process below to ensure that you do not run the risk of loosing data.

  1. Use your old version of Gramps to backup your Family Tree your Family Trees to GRAMPS XML (you find backup in the Family Tree menu of recent Gramps versions, otherwise use export in the same menu but uncheck privacy options in the Exporter Assistant in order to export all data).
  2. Uninstall your old version of Gramps
  3. Install the new version of Gramps by following the instructions above
  4. Open your existing Family tree.

Normally, opening just works, and will upgrade your data if needed. If successful, save the backup you took in a safe place

In case opening or upgrading your existing Family Tree failed, do the following:

  1. Create a new Family Tree
  2. Import your old Gramps XML data in this Family Tree