RootsMagic 5

RootsMagic 5 5.0.4.1

The award-winning genealogy software which makes researching, organizing, and sharing your family history easy!

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About RootsMagic 5

RootsMagic is the award-winning genealogy and family tree software designed to help users discover, document, and share their family history with ease. It allows you to start from scratch or import existing trees, integrate records from FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Findmypast, and keep notes, photos, health details, and DNA matches organized in one place.

Technical details

PublisherRootsMagic, Inc.
Version5.0.4.1
Release date2025-08-27
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeinno
Architecturex86
Package IDRootsMagic.RootsMagic.5
Admin rightsRequired
Install scopeAll users

Install RootsMagic 5 from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"RM5Setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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File types supported by RootsMagic 5

RootsMagic 5 can open or be associated with 5 file types:

.rmbackup.rmg.rmgb.rmgc.rmtree

Frequently asked questions

Is RootsMagic 5 free?

RootsMagic 5 is proprietary software from RootsMagic, Inc.. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of RootsMagic 5?

The latest version is 5.0.4.1, released on Aug 27, 2025.

Is it safe to download RootsMagic 5?

The download button links to the official installer published on files.rootsmagic.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with f8de1f479d89548db07046c3439647f0e6c8a97c1aee1bc5fc5d39fc4fb2b799.

Which Windows versions does RootsMagic 5 support?

RootsMagic 5 runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I install RootsMagic 5 silently?

Run the offline installer with "RM5Setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 -e --silent.

How do I uninstall RootsMagic 5?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find RootsMagic 5 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=RootsMagic.RootsMagic.5 -e.

What file types can RootsMagic 5 open?

RootsMagic 5 supports 5 file types, including .rmbackup, .rmg, .rmgb, .rmgc, .rmtree.