Thanks for all the responses. I have tried importing a lower version gedcom file into Family Tree Maker 2009 and it has not worked. I can import it in to version 5 then save as a Family Tree Maker file and that can then be read by version 2009 - its just a very long way around. As for PAF if the file is already a gedcom, can I convert it with PAF so that it can then be read by Family Tree Maker. I have not had chance yet to check the links in the replies, but I will as soon as I have time.