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FILE CONVERSION SERVICE

VCF to RAW Conversion

Transform your VCF (Variant Call Format) files into standard RAW DNA format compatible with third-party ancestry and genealogy analysis platforms.

0.00
One-time payment No subscription required
~24h turnaround
Secure processing
Third-party compatible
Format Conversion
Input Format
VCF / VCF.GZ
Variant Call Format
Output Format
RAW DNA
Third-party compatible

Key Features

Professional VCF processing for third-party platform compatibility

VCF Processing

Specialized conversion of genetic variation data from VCF format to comprehensive RAW format

Fast Conversion

Quick and efficient processing with average turnaround time of 24 hours or less

Research Ready

Output formatted for ancestry, genealogy, and third-party DNA analysis platforms

Supported VCF Pipelines

Automatic detection and optimized processing for all major variant calling pipelines

Featured Pipelines

Industry-leading variant callers with full optimization support

DRAGEN GATK DeepVariant

All Supported Pipelines

Auto-detected from VCF header with pipeline-specific quality filtering

DRAGEN GATK DeepVariant bcftools samtools freebayes Strelka2 MuTect2 VarScan Platypus VCFtools

Automatic Pipeline Detection

Our system automatically detects your VCF pipeline from header metadata and applies pipeline-specific quality filtering recommendations for optimal results. Supports both compressed (.vcf.gz) and uncompressed (.vcf) files from WGS and WES workflows.

How It Works

Simple three-step process from VCF to RAW format

Conversion Workflow
Share Your Files
VCF or VCF.GZ
Cloud storage link
File Processing
Quality control
~24 hours
Secure Delivery
RAW format
Encrypted link

Platform Compatibility

Know which platforms work with our converted RAW files

Compatible Platforms

GEDmatch DNA.Land Promethease Genetic Genie LiveWello SelfDecode

Not Compatible

MyHeritage FamilyTreeDNA LivingDNA

Important Information

Technical details you should know before ordering

Platform Restrictions

This service is NOT compatible with MyHeritage, FTDNA, or LivingDNA. These platforms have specific restrictions on the types of RAW DNA files that users can upload and will not accept files converted from VCF format.

About VCF Files

VCF (Variant Call Format) files only contain information about SNPs that differ from a reference genome. Our conversion process creates comprehensive RAW files suitable for third-party ancestry and genealogy analysis, but please note that this is a format conversion—no imputation or variant calling is performed.

Simple Pricing

One order, complete VCF to RAW conversion

VCF to RAW Conversion

0.00
One-time payment · No subscription
  • VCF to RAW format conversion
  • Third-party platform compatible output
  • Fast processing (~24h average)
  • Secure file handling
  • Encrypted delivery
  • Technical support included
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a VCF file?

VCF (Variant Call Format) is a text file format used to store genetic variations. It contains information about positions in the genome where your DNA differs from a reference genome. VCF files are commonly produced by whole genome sequencing and genotyping array analysis. Unlike RAW files that list all genotypes, VCF files only include variants.

What platforms can I use the converted RAW file with?

The converted RAW files are compatible with GEDmatch, DNA.Land, Promethease, Genetic Genie, LiveWello, SelfDecode, and many other third-party analysis platforms. However, please note that MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, and LivingDNA have restrictions that prevent uploading VCF-converted files.

How do I share my VCF file?

During checkout, you'll provide a download link to your VCF file. You can upload the file to Google Drive, Dropbox, or any cloud storage service and share the link with us. Make sure the link allows download access without requiring login. We accept both uncompressed VCF files and gzip-compressed .vcf.gz files.

How long does processing take?

Processing typically takes approximately 24 hours. You'll receive an email notification when your converted RAW file is ready for download. Processing time may vary slightly depending on file size and current queue.

Is my data secure?

Yes, your privacy is our priority. All file transfers are encrypted, your data is processed on secure servers, and we never share or sell your genetic information. You can request deletion of your data at any time. We comply with GDPR and international data protection standards.

Which VCF pipelines are supported?

We support all major variant calling pipelines including DRAGEN, GATK, DeepVariant, bcftools, samtools, freebayes, Strelka2, MuTect2, VarScan, Platypus, and VCFtools. Our system automatically detects your pipeline from the VCF header metadata and applies pipeline-specific quality filtering for optimal conversion results. Both compressed (.vcf.gz) and uncompressed (.vcf) files are supported.

Ready to Convert Your VCF Data?

Transform your VCF files into third-party compatible RAW format