Google-Takeout-locations-JSON-into-CSV-for-Google-MyMaps

This guide will walk you through the process of importing your Google location history to Google MyMaps using a script and Records.json file exported from Google Takeout.

Prerequisites

The ability to run a Node.js script is required. Install Node.js and npm (comes with Node.js) before proceeding.

Steps

Exporting your Location History:

1. Go to Google Takeout
2. Click "Deselect All"
3. Only tick the checkbox 'Location History'
4. Click "Next Step", and then "Create Export"

Setting up the Project:

5. Once the export is complete, find the Records.json file within the downloaded export. Move (drag-and-drop) the file into the root directory of this project

Installing the Dependencies:

6. Open your terminal in the project's root directory, and run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:

   npm install
   

Running the Script:

7. Run the script by typing and executing the following command in the terminal:

   node index.js
   

This will result in an output file named output.csv being generated in the project's root directory.

Uploading to Google MyMaps:

8. Go to Google MyMaps
9. Import the generated output.csv file

You should now have your location history visible in Google MyMaps! Enjoy!