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How to Export Google Maps Timeline

Export your Google Maps Timeline

Three short paths to download your Google Maps Timeline data: from Android, from iPhone, or from Google Takeout. Once you have the JSON or KML file, you can drag it into Lumo for instant browser-only analysis.

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Export from Android

  1. Open the Google Maps app. Tap your profile icon in the top right, then tap "Your Timeline".
  2. Open the Timeline menu. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the Timeline screen, then choose "Export Timeline data".
  3. Save the JSON file. Android prompts you to save the JSON file locally or to Drive. Save it somewhere you can find it (Files app or Downloads).
  4. Open Lumo and drop the file in. Open lumoprofiler.com and drag the JSON file onto the welcome screen. Analysis starts immediately, locally in your browser.

Export from iPhone

  1. Open the Google Maps app. Tap your profile icon in the top right, then tap "Your Timeline".
  2. Open the Timeline settings. Tap the three-dot menu, then choose "Export Timeline data". iPhone presents a share sheet.
  3. Save the JSON file. Save the file to your Files app or AirDrop it to a Mac to make it easier to drag into Lumo.
  4. Open Lumo and drop the file in. Open lumoprofiler.com and drag the JSON file onto the welcome screen.

Export from Google Takeout

  1. Open Google Takeout. Visit takeout.google.com and sign in with the Google account whose Timeline you want to export.
  2. Select Location History. Click "Deselect all", then check only "Location History" (Timeline). Choose JSON format if prompted; Lumo also supports KML.
  3. Create the export. Choose your delivery method (download link by email is fine for most users) and click "Create export". Google emails you when the archive is ready — usually within a few minutes.
  4. Unzip and import. Unzip the archive, locate the location history JSON or KML files, and drag them into Lumo on lumoprofiler.com.

FAQ

Where is the Timeline data stored after export?

Wherever you saved it — typically the Downloads folder on Android, the Files app on iPhone, or your default download folder on desktop. Lumo never uploads it; you drag the file directly into the browser tab.

What file formats does Google Maps Timeline export use?

Modern exports produce JSON files. Older exports and Google Takeout also produce KML for routes. Lumo accepts both formats.

How large are typical Timeline exports?

A few megabytes per year of active usage is typical. Heavy users can see exports of 50–200 MB across many years. Lumo handles large files by streaming and using a Web Worker for parsing.