01 / Import
Bring your timeline
Choose a JSON export from your device. Your location file stays in this tab.
Get your Timeline fileChoose the instructions for your phone.
Android
- Open Phone Settings.
- Select Location → Location services → Timeline.
- Select Export Timeline data, then Continue.
- Save Timeline.json somewhere easy to find, such as Downloads.
The export is in your phone’s Settings app, not in Google Maps. Names and menu locations can vary by phone.
iPhone
- Open Google Maps → profile picture → Settings.
- Select Personal content → Export Timeline data.
- Save Timeline.json in Files, then choose it here.
The exported JSON can be used directly in this web app. You can also move it to an Android phone.