.P96 File Extension

Personal Ancestral File

A P96 file contains data recorded by a trunk tracking scanner. It is saved in a proprietary format used by the Win96 program. Win96 is used to read and modify data from Radio Shack scanners. The P96 f...

General Information

Title P96 File Extension
Extension .p96
Full Form Personal Ancestral File
File Type Data File
Developer The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store genealogical data
Additional Functions Organize family history
Features Text-based, Ancestry information

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Genealogy Research Yes
Family Trees Yes
Historical Records Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Backup, Privacy settings

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1984
Latest Version PAF 5.2 (2002)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .paf, .ged

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Ancestral Quest Free, Paid Windows
PAF Companion Discontinued Windows
FamilySearch Free Web-based