The red archives are the most original, authentic and objective material carriers for inheriting the red gene in the new era. Making good use of red archival resources is conducive to the realization of verifiable historical materials, credible facts, and perceptible spirit, and then makes the process of inheriting the red gene more vivid and imaginable, and makes the goal of inheriting the red gene more systematic and comprehensive. The continuous deepening of digital humanities in practice and the continuous extension of the scope of influence have provided new thinking, new technologies and new methods for the exploitation and utilization of red archival resources. Based on the current research status of red archives, the research took the deep integration of digital humanities and the development and utilization of red archival resources as the starting point, and proposed specific strategies for using red archives to inherit the red gene from the perspective of digital humanities, including strengthening the construction of narrative thinking, deepening the empowerment of digital technologies, and exploring the use of diversified means, with the hope of providing some reference for China's archival departments to scientifically strengthen the management, exploitation and utilization of red archives.