ReadMe DNA + AncestryDNA
AncestryDNA has the largest DNA database with over 22 million customers. Ancestry discontinued their health reports in 2023, but your raw DNA data is still available for download. ReadMe DNA gives your AncestryDNA data a second life — unlocking 150+ health, nutrition, and fitness insights that Ancestry no longer provides.
How to Download Your AncestryDNA Raw Data
File format: .txt inside a .zip
- 1Log in to Ancestry.com
- 2Click DNA → Settings
- 3Scroll to "Download Raw DNA Data"
- 4Click "Download" and confirm
- 5File arrives as a .zip containing a .txt
Steps may vary as AncestryDNA updates their interface. Check their help center for the latest instructions.
What ReadMe DNA Does With Your Data
9 Health Categories
Nutrition, fitness, sleep, skin, taste, medication response, ancestry traits, cognition, and longevity.
474 Genetic Variants
Every variant validated against gnomAD and 1000 Genomes reference databases.
PubMed-Cited Research
Every finding links to the peer-reviewed paper it’s based on. No vague advice.
Actionable Recommendations
Specific supplement doses, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments based on your genotype.
PDF for Your Doctor
Download a professionally formatted report with full citations to share with your healthcare provider.
Your privacy matters
Your AncestryDNA raw data file is processed entirely in memory and discarded immediately after analysis. We never store your raw genetic data. No account required.
One-time $24.99. Takes less than 30 seconds.