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Need a copy of your Google data? This guide walks you through exporting your information with Google Takeout

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What is Google Takeout?

Google Takeout lets you export a copy of data from your Google account, such as Drive files, Gmail, Calendar, and more. You can choose exactly which products to include.

Before you start

• Use a computer, not a phone or tablet, for the smoothest experience.
• Make sure you sign in to the correct Google account.
• Have storage space ready where you will save the export.

Export your data with Google Takeout

1. Open takeout.google.com in a web browser and sign in if prompted.
2. Under "Select data to include," choose the products you want to export, such as Drive, Mail, and Calendar. You can click each product to fine‑tune what gets included.
3. Scroll to the bottom and click Next step.
4. Choose delivery method and format. The default options are recommended for most people.
5. Click Create export. Google will prepare your files. This may take hours or even days, depending on the amount of data.
6. When the export is ready, you will receive an email with a download link. Download promptly; links typically expire after 10 days.

After you download

• Your export will arrive as one or more .zip or .tgz files. You will likely need to unzip them before viewing.
• Keep your export in a secure location. Anyone with these files could access your data.
• You can view the status of all of your finished or pending exports here

Need help?

Google’s official support article is here:

How to download your Google data - Google Account Help

Selecting Data to include

Delivery Options

Finished and Pending Exports