Raw DNA next steps
What to do with raw DNA data after download.
If you have a compatible 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or MyHeritage raw genotype file, the safest path is simple: confirm it is the raw file, check compatibility, choose one focused educational report, then pay only if you want more.
Quick checklist
Before you upload sensitive genetic data.
- Use the raw genotype export, not a PDF report or screenshot.
- Keep the file private and upload only your own data or data you have permission to manage.
- Expect educational context, not diagnosis, medication advice, or clinical confirmation.
- Start with one focused report before buying a larger plan.
Three practical next steps
The best raw DNA workflow is not the one with the most claims. It is the one that answers one useful question with clear limits.
Check the file before upload
Confirm that the download is a compatible 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or MyHeritage raw genotype file. The checker runs locally in your browser.
Check the filePick one useful first report
Choose the first report by the question you actually care about: methylation, sleep, caffeine, fitness, nutrition, or another focused topic.
Open report pickerStart free, then decide whether to pay
GenoSight gives new accounts 250 free credits with no card required. Paid plans are for more reports, PDFs, regenerations, and grounded chat.
See free trialGood next step
- Extracted 23andMe raw genotype text file
- Extracted AncestryDNA raw data text file
- MyHeritage raw DNA CSV or extracted text file
- A report path that fits one practical question
Slow down first
- PDF reports, screenshots, saved web pages, or family tree files
- FASTQ, BAM, CRAM, WGS VCF, or clinical sequencing files
- Files from another person without clear permission
- Any result you plan to use for diagnosis or medication decisions
Good first reports
These focused reports fit the try-first pattern better than a broad everything-at-once analysis.
Detox & Methylation
MTHFR, COMT, folate, B-vitamin, detox, and methylation-adjacent context.
200 credits
Foods & Drinks
Caffeine and food-response context for a lighter first report.
160 credits
Sleep
Circadian and sleep-trait context with careful boundaries around sleep disorders.
100 credits
Fitness
Training-response and performance-trait context without athletic prediction claims.
100 credits
New accounts get 250 free credits. Monthly plans include 1,500 credits for deeper report work.
Choose by intent
Raw DNA data can lead to many tools. Pick the next click by the job you need done today.
You are not sure the download is the right file
Use the raw DNA file checker first
You want to see whether the report format is useful
Start with the free raw DNA analysis path
You know the exact report area you want
Use the report picker or jump to a focused report
You are comparing services before upload
Review where to upload raw DNA data
You want the cost and plan tradeoffs
Compare pricing and raw DNA analysis costs
Keep the medical boundary clear
Consumer raw genotype files are useful for education, but they can have missing variants, chip differences, strand issues, and false positives.
Do not change medications from a raw DNA report alone.
Confirm clinically important findings with clinical testing.
Use raw-data tools for context, questions, and preparation.
Bring important concerns to a qualified professional.
Raw DNA next-step questions
What can I do with my raw DNA data?
You can use a compatible raw genotype file for educational reports, marker lookups, provider comparisons, and privacy-aware file checks. GenoSight focuses on readable educational health reports from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage files.
Can I upload raw DNA data for free?
Yes. GenoSight gives new accounts 250 free credits with no card required, enough to try a focused report before choosing a paid plan.
Which raw DNA file should I use?
Use the raw genotype export from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or MyHeritage. Do not use a PDF, screenshot, ancestry match list, family tree export, or whole-genome sequencing file.
Is raw DNA data medical advice?
No. Consumer raw DNA interpretation is educational. Any clinically important finding should be confirmed with a qualified professional and appropriate clinical testing.
What should I pay for after the free credits?
Pay only if the first report is useful and you want more depth. Monthly plans include 1,500 credits for additional reports, PDF exports, regenerations, and findings-grounded chat.