Pedigree Forge saves projects to your local computer, much like any other desktop application. Select File > Save or press Ctrl+S. If this is the first time saving, you will be prompted to choose a filename and location.
Pedigree Forge project files use the .ped extension. You can reopen files using File > Open or from the File > Recent Files list.
Tip — Create a dedicated folder for each Pedigree Forge project. This helps you organise related files such as source images alongside your project file.
Once a project has been saved for the first time, Pedigree Forge automatically creates a backup copy every two minutes. This protects against data loss if your computer crashes. The auto-saved copy is only used if the program shuts down unexpectedly — if you exit normally without saving, unsaved changes will be lost.
By default, Pedigree Forge prompts you to create a backup when you exit. These backups are useful for longer-term protection and can be restored if needed.
For users working with larger projects, Pedigree Forge offers a database mode that saves changes continuously rather than requiring manual saves. See Document vs database mode for details.