Extract text from RootsMagic files (RMC)
To convert RMC files to another format, you need RootsMagic or other Data software.
To convert other file formats to the "Proprietary Data Container" file type, you need software like RootsMagic or a similar tool.
The .rmc extension serves multiple distinct proprietary ecosystems, most notably as a genealogy chart file in RootsMagic or a securely exchanged document via Cryptshare and Rechtsmanager. Users typically encounter friction because these files are not self-contained; a RootsMagic chart file, for instance, often references an external database (.RMGC) rather than embedding all family data, meaning it cannot simply be opened by other genealogy tools like Family Tree Maker or uploaded to Ancestry.com.
For RootsMagic users, the primary goal is often sharing family trees with relatives who do not own the software. In this case, converting the proprietary layout to PDF (for printing/emailing) or JPG (for web display) is the standard workflow. For archiving, converting to PDF/A ensures the visual tree remains accessible decades from now. If the file is a Raymarine Lighthouse chart, it is actually a specialized SQLite database. While these are locked to specific GPS hardware, advanced users may seek to convert the internal data tables to CSV or XLSX for analysis, though specialized geospatial tools are often required to render the map data correctly. Always verify the source: if the file requires a password or key, it is likely a Cryptshare container, which functions as a locked envelope that must be decrypted before conversion to standard formats like DOCX or PDF is possible.
Convert.Guru analyzes your RMC file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert RMC file to , you can use RootsMagic or similar software from the "Genealogy Chart / Secure Doc" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to RMC, try RootsMagic or another comparable tool in the "Genealogy Chart / Secure Doc" category.
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