BioVault

Download your Data

Below are guides on where to download your genomic data files from common sequencing providers. If you have any issues please feel free to contact us.

AncestryDNASNP array raw data export.Coming soon
FamilyTreeDNASNP array raw data export.Coming soon
Genes for GoodSNP array raw data export.Coming soon
Dynamic DNASNP array raw data export.Coming soon
MyHeritageSNP array raw data export.Coming soon
Dante LabsVCF / raw sequencing export.Coming soon
Nebula GenomicsVCF / raw sequencing export.Coming soon
CariGeneticsVCF / raw sequencing export.Coming soon

More guides coming soon.

23andMe

23andMe can provide two useful downloads: your original raw genotype ZIP and the larger imputed genotype data ZIP. Request both so BioVault has the best available data for current and future assays. Use the larger imputed_genotype_data_r6 file where possible.

Requesting Your Data

1

Open account settings

Sign in to 23andMe, open the profile menu, and choose Settings.

23andMe profile menu showing Settings
Open Settings from your 23andMe profile menu.
2

Find your data access page

Scroll to the data section and choose the option to view or download your 23andMe data.

23andMe settings page with View Your Data option
Look for the data access area in settings.
3

Verify your identity

23andMe may ask for your date of birth or another account check before showing download controls.

23andMe verification form asking for date of birth
Complete the account verification step.
4

Request both files

Request Raw Data and Imputed Genotype Data R6. The raw data is smaller and directly assayed; the imputed data is much larger and may support more research workflows.

23andMe page with Raw Data and Imputed Genotype Data R6 request buttons
Use both download request buttons. For Imputed Genotype Data R6, check the acknowledgement box first.
5

Wait for the email

23andMe prepares the downloads asynchronously. Wait for the email telling you the files are ready, then return to the download page.

Email notification that 23andMe raw data is ready to download
The email confirms when the data export is available.

Downloading Your Data

6

Download both ZIP files

Save both the original genome ZIP and the imputed genotype ZIP. Keep them zipped; BioVault can inspect ZIP files directly. Use the larger imputed_genotype_data_r6 ZIP where possible.

Two downloaded 23andMe ZIP files
Download both files when they are ready.
7

Move files to the device running BioVault

If the files are on another device, transfer them first. AirDrop, iCloud Drive, a USB cable, or another file transfer mechanism is fine.

File sharing options for moving the 23andMe ZIP to another device
Move the ZIP files to the device where you will run BioVault.
8

Optional: locate the ZIP on mobile

If you are using BioVault on iPhone or iPad, you will need to locate the downloaded ZIP in the iOS Files app when BioVault asks for genome data.

iOS file picker showing a downloaded 23andMe ZIP file
Use the Files picker to select the downloaded ZIP.

Sequencing.com

Sequencing.com whole genome data is useful for BioVault when you download standard raw genome files. Start with VCF or VCF.GZ files for variant-based assays. BAM files are larger and useful for advanced workflows when paired with their index files.

1

Sign in and open your genome files

Sign in to Sequencing.com and open the area for your completed genome data, raw data, or downloadable genome files.

2

Download VCF first

Download a genome VCF or VCF.GZ file if it is available. If Sequencing.com also provides a .tbi index next to the VCF.GZ, download that companion file too.

3

Download BAM only when needed

For assays that need read-level alignment data, download BAM and its BAI index if available. FASTQ files are usually very large and are not the first choice for BioVault assay imports.

4

Import the files into BioVault

Open BioVault, choose Import genome, and select the downloaded VCF/VCF.GZ first. Add companion index files when you have them.

Screenshots for Sequencing.com are coming next. Until then, use the provider's download area and prefer standard genomics files such as VCF, VCF.GZ, BAM, and their indexes.

Import Into BioVault

  1. Open BioVault and choose Import genome.
  2. Drop your downloaded ZIP, VCF, VCF.GZ, BAM, CRAM, or companion files into the import dialog, or click to choose them from your device.
  3. Keep the files private and local unless you intentionally paste a remote URL.
  4. Confirm the detected files, then run a compatible assay.

Supported File Types

23andMe text or ZIPRaw genotype exports and imputed genotype ZIP files.
VCF or VCF.GZVariant call files from sequencing pipelines. A .tbi index can be paired when available.
BAM or CRAMAlignment files for advanced assays. Add the reference FASTA for CRAM and indexes when you have them.
Reference filesFASTA, FAI, BAI, CRAI, and TBI companion files help BioVault read large datasets efficiently.
  • Local file imports are processed in your browser to run assays.
  • Remote URLs are fetched only when you paste or select them.
  • You can clear BioVault browser storage from the app settings.
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