Complete Personal Data Export Guide

Build your personal context engine with comprehensive data from your entire digital life

Note: This guide shows you how to use each service's official data export features. THE WHEEL is not affiliated with these services. Export processes may change — we update this guide regularly to keep it accurate.

Productivity Social Media Communication AI & Assistants Entertainment Cloud Storage Health & Fitness Shopping Learning Gaming Reading Notes Browser Location

Productivity & Work Tools

Essential data from your work and productivity platforms

Google Workspace
Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Photos, YouTube, Maps
Comprehensive Data Easy Process Free
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Export Instructions
Open Google Takeout
  1. 1
    Go to Google Takeout (takeout.google.com)
  2. 2
    Click "Deselect all" to start fresh
  3. 3
    Select services: Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Keep, Photos, YouTube, Maps
  4. 4
    Click "Next step" and choose delivery method (email link recommended)
  5. 5
    Select file type (.zip) and size (2GB recommended)
  6. 6
    Click "Create export" and wait for email notification
What You'll Get
All emails, files, photos, calendar events
Download Time
1-4 hours typically
File Size
Usually 1-10GB+
Best For
Complete digital life backup
Microsoft 365
Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, OneNote
Most Data Available Some Limitations Free
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Export Instructions
Open Outlook Web
  1. 1
    Go to Outlook on the web
  2. 2
    Settings → View all Outlook settings
  3. 3
    General → Privacy and data → Export mailbox
  4. 4
    For OneDrive: Select files/folders and click Download
  5. 5
    Alternative: Use Microsoft Privacy Dashboard for GDPR request
What You'll Get
Emails, files, some Teams data
Limitations
Teams messages are limited
Best For
Work email and file backup
Notion
Workspace content, pages, databases
Complete Workspace Easy Download Free
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Export Instructions
Open Notion
  1. 1
    Open Notion workspace
  2. 2
    Go to Settings & members → Settings
  3. 3
    Click "Export all workspace content"
  4. 4
    Choose export format (Markdown recommended)
  5. 5
    Click "Export" and download ZIP when ready

Social Media

Your social connections, posts, and online interactions

Twitter / X
Tweets, DMs, followers, likes, bookmarks
Complete Tweet Archive Limited Free Access API Costs Apply
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Export Instructions
X / Twitter Archive
  1. 1
    Go to Settings → Privacy and Safety → Data Export
  2. 2
    Click "Request archive" (basic export)
  3. 3
    For comprehensive data: Use Twitter API (requires paid plan)
  4. 4
    Check email for download link (up to 24 hours)
What You'll Get
Limited free data, full history via API
Best For
Social discourse & public engagement
Instagram
Posts, stories, messages, photos, reels
Complete Media Archive 48-Hour Download Free
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Export Instructions
Download Your Information
  1. 1
    Go to Instagram Settings → Privacy → Download Your Information
  2. 2
    Select "All available data" or specific categories
  3. 3
    Choose format (HTML or JSON) and media quality
  4. 4
    Click "Submit Request" and check email (up to 48 hours)
What You'll Get
All photos, videos, messages, activity
Best For
Visual content & personal moments
Reddit
Posts, comments, saved content, subscriptions
All Posts & Comments Quick Download Free
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Export Instructions
GDPR Data Export
  1. 1
    Go to User Settings → Privacy & Security
  2. 2
    Scroll to "Data Processing" and click "Request my data"
  3. 3
    Verify with password
  4. 4
    Wait for email notification and download CSV files
What You'll Get
All your posts, comments, votes
Best For
Discussion history & interests
Bluesky
Posts, replies, likes, follows, custom feeds
Complete Post History Instant Download Free
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Export Instructions
Open Bluesky
  1. 1
    Open Bluesky app or go to bsky.app
  2. 2
    Go to Settings → Export my data
  3. 3
    Click "Download"
  4. 4
    Save the file immediately (instant download)
What You'll Get
Posts, replies, likes, follows, feeds
Best For
Social interactions & interests
Special Note
Built for data portability
Facebook
Posts, photos, friends, messages, pages
Most Personal Data Limited Recent Access Free
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Export Instructions
Download Your Information
  1. 1
    Go to Facebook Settings & Privacy → Settings
  2. 2
    Click "Your Facebook Information" → "Download your information"
  3. 3
    Select date range and data types (posts, photos, messages, etc.)
  4. 4
    Choose format and quality, then click "Create File"
  5. 5
    Check notifications for download link (can take days)
What You'll Get
Posts, photos, friends, messages, activity
Best For
Long-term social history & relationships
Note
Data access more restricted since 2018
Threads
Posts, replies, likes, follows
Text-Based Posts Via Instagram Export Free
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Export Instructions
Instagram Data Export
  1. 1
    Threads data is included with Instagram export
  2. 2
    Go to Instagram Settings → Privacy → Download Your Information
  3. 3
    Select "All available data" to include Threads content
  4. 4
    Choose format and request download
  5. 5
    Check email for download link (up to 48 hours)
What You'll Get
Threads posts, interactions, follows
Best For
Text-based social interactions
Note
Bundled with Instagram data
LinkedIn
Professional connections, posts, messages, job history
Complete Professional Data 72-Hour Download Free
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Export Instructions
LinkedIn Data Export
  1. 1
    Go to Settings & Privacy → Data Privacy
  2. 2
    Click "Get a copy of your data"
  3. 3
    Select data types to include
  4. 4
    Click "Request archive" and check email (up to 72 hours)
What You'll Get
Connections, posts, job history, skills
Best For
Professional network analysis
TikTok
Videos, likes, comments, following
Video Metadata 30-Day Wait Free
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Export Instructions
TikTok Data Download
  1. 1
    Open TikTok app → Profile → Settings
  2. 2
    Go to Privacy → "Download your data"
  3. 3
    Select data types and choose file format
  4. 4
    Request data and check email (up to 30 days)
What You'll Get
Video info, activity, chat history
Best For
Content creation patterns

Communication

Your messaging apps and communication platforms

WhatsApp
Chat history, media, contacts, group conversations
Complete Chat History Local Export Free
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Export Instructions
WhatsApp App
  1. 1
    Open WhatsApp → Settings → Chats
  2. 2
    Tap "Export chat" for individual conversations
  3. 3
    Choose "Include Media" or "Without Media"
  4. 4
    Share/save the exported file via email or cloud storage
  5. 5
    Repeat for each important conversation
What You'll Get
Individual chat files with messages & media
Limitation
Must export each chat individually
Best For
Personal conversation backup
Telegram
All chats, media, contacts
Complete Chat History Desktop Required Free
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Export Instructions
Download Telegram Desktop
  1. 1
    Open Telegram Desktop (required for export)
  2. 2
    Go to Settings → Advanced → Export Telegram data
  3. 3
    Choose what to export: chats, groups, channels, media
  4. 4
    Click "Export" and choose save location
What You'll Get
All messages, media, contact list
Best For
Complete communication backup
Discord
DMs, server messages, voice chat logs
Basic Data Export 30-Day Wait Free
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Export Instructions
Discord Settings
  1. 1
    Open Discord → User Settings (gear icon)
  2. 2
    Go to Privacy & Safety → "Request all of my Data"
  3. 3
    Submit the request
  4. 4
    Check email for download link (up to 30 days)
What You'll Get
Account data, some messages, connections
Limitation
Limited message history
Best For
Gaming community connections
iMessage & SMS
iPhone text messages and chat history
Complete Message History Backup Required Free
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Export Instructions
iTunes/Finder Backup
  1. 1
    Create encrypted iPhone backup with iTunes/Finder
  2. 2
    Use third-party tools like 3uTools or iMazing to extract messages
  3. 3
    Export messages to readable format (CSV, PDF, or text)
  4. 4
    Save exported files with media attachments
What You'll Get
All text messages, iMessages, media
Note
Requires technical tools
Best For
Personal communication archive
Skype
Chat history, call logs, contacts
Chat Export 30-Day Download Free
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Export Instructions
Skype Privacy
  1. 1
    Go to Skype Privacy settings
  2. 2
    Click "Export files and chat history"
  3. 3
    Submit your request
  4. 4
    Check email for download link (up to 30 days)
What You'll Get
Chat history, call logs, contacts
Best For
Professional communication history
Zoom
Meeting recordings, chat logs, participant data
Meeting History Manual Process Free
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Export Instructions
Zoom Profile
  1. 1
    Log into Zoom web portal
  2. 2
    Go to Recordings → Cloud Recordings for saved meetings
  3. 3
    Download individual recordings and chat logs
  4. 4
    Check Reports → Usage for meeting history data
What You'll Get
Recordings, chat logs, meeting data
Limitation
Must download individually
Best For
Meeting and video call patterns

AI & Assistants

Your conversations and interactions with AI assistants

Claude (Anthropic)
Chat conversations, project discussions, file interactions
Full Conversation History Easy Download Free
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Export Instructions
Claude Settings
  1. 1
    Go to Claude.ai and sign in
  2. 2
    Click your profile → Settings
  3. 3
    Go to "Privacy & Data" → "Export data"
  4. 4
    Choose conversation history and click "Export"
  5. 5
    Download the file when processing completes
What You'll Get
Complete chat history, projects, timestamps
Best For
AI interaction patterns & topics
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Chat conversations, custom GPTs, shared chats
Complete Chat History Quick Export Free
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Export Instructions
ChatGPT Settings
  1. 1
    Go to ChatGPT and sign in
  2. 2
    Click your profile → Settings & Beta
  3. 3
    Go to "Data controls" → "Export data"
  4. 4
    Click "Export" and wait for email notification
  5. 5
    Download from the email link
What You'll Get
All conversations, custom GPT interactions
Best For
AI usage patterns & problem-solving
Gemini (Google)
Bard/Gemini conversation history
Chat History Via Google Takeout Free
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Export Instructions
Google Takeout
  1. 1
    Go to Google Takeout
  2. 2
    Look for "Bard" or "Gemini" in the services list
  3. 3
    Select the service and create export
  4. 4
    Download when processing completes
What You'll Get
Conversation history with Gemini/Bard
Best For
Google AI interaction patterns
Microsoft Copilot
Bing Chat, Copilot conversations, Office integration
Chat History Limited Export Free
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Export Instructions
Microsoft Copilot
  1. 1
    Currently limited export options available
  2. 2
    Check Microsoft Privacy Dashboard for data export
  3. 3
    Request data under GDPR/privacy rights
  4. 4
    Manual screenshot/copy of important conversations
What You'll Get
Limited conversation data
Note
Export options still developing
Best For
Microsoft AI usage patterns
Perplexity
Research conversations, search queries with AI
Search History Manual Process Free
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Export Instructions
Perplexity Settings
  1. 1
    Go to Perplexity account settings
  2. 2
    Look for data export or privacy options
  3. 3
    Contact support for data export request
  4. 4
    Alternatively, manually save important research
What You'll Get
Search queries, AI research conversations
Best For
Research patterns & information needs
Character.AI
Character conversations, created characters
Character Chats Manual Save Free
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Export Instructions
Character.AI
  1. 1
    Currently no bulk export feature available
  2. 2
    Manually copy/save important conversations
  3. 3
    Screenshot or copy character definitions you created
  4. 4
    Contact support about data export options
What You'll Get
Limited manual conversation saves
Best For
Creative AI interaction patterns
Replika
AI companion conversations, relationship data
Personal AI Data Email Request Free
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Export Instructions
Replika Support
  1. 1
    Contact Replika support via email
  2. 2
    Request data export under privacy rights
  3. 3
    Provide account verification details
  4. 4
    Wait for manual export response
What You'll Get
Conversation history, personality data
Best For
Personal AI relationship patterns

Entertainment & Media

Your entertainment preferences and consumption history

Spotify
Listening history, playlists, saved music
Complete Music Data Two Downloads Free
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Export Instructions
Privacy Settings
  1. 1
    Go to Spotify Account Privacy page
  2. 2
    Click "Request" next to "Account data" (basic info)
  3. 3
    Also request "Extended streaming history" (detailed data)
  4. 4
    Check email for download links (extended takes 30 days)
What You'll Get
Detailed listening patterns & preferences
Best For
Music taste analysis & discovery
Netflix
Viewing history, ratings, watchlist
Viewing History Quick Download Free
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Export Instructions
Netflix Account
  1. 1
    Sign in to Netflix and go to Account
  2. 2
    Go to Privacy → "Download your information"
  3. 3
    Choose what to download
  4. 4
    Click "Submit Request" and check email
What You'll Get
Watch history, ratings, My List items
Best For
Entertainment preferences analysis

Cloud Storage

Your files, documents, and digital assets

Dropbox
All files, shared folders, version history
Complete File Archive Easy Download Free
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Export Instructions
Download Dropbox Files
  1. 1
    Sign in to Dropbox web interface
  2. 2
    Select all files and folders you want to download
  3. 3
    Click "Download" to get a ZIP file
  4. 4
    For complete backup: Use Dropbox desktop sync
What You'll Get
All files, folders, sharing permissions
Best For
Complete file backup
iCloud
Photos, documents, backups, device data
Apple Ecosystem Data Manual Download Free
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Export Instructions
iCloud.com
  1. 1
    Go to iCloud.com and sign in
  2. 2
    Access Photos, Drive, Mail, etc. individually
  3. 3
    Select and download items manually
  4. 4
    For photos: Use Photos app export on Mac

Health & Fitness

Your wellness data, workouts, and health metrics

Apple Health
Comprehensive health metrics, workouts, medical records
Complete Health Data iPhone Required Free
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Export Instructions
iPhone Health App
  1. 1
    Open Health app on iPhone
  2. 2
    Tap your profile picture (top right)
  3. 3
    Scroll down and tap "Export All Health Data"
  4. 4
    Wait for processing, then share via AirDrop, email, or Files
What You'll Get
Steps, heart rate, workouts, sleep, vitals
Best For
Comprehensive health analysis
Fitbit
Activity, sleep, heart rate, exercise data
Fitness Tracking Week Wait Time Free
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Export Instructions
Data Export
  1. 1
    Log into Fitbit.com
  2. 2
    Go to Data Export page
  3. 3
    Request your archive
  4. 4
    Check email for download link (up to 1 week)
Strava
Running, cycling, and activity data
Activity Details Week Download Free
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Export Instructions
Download Your Data
  1. 1
    Log into Strava.com
  2. 2
    Go to Settings → My Account → Download or Delete Your Account
  3. 3
    Click "Get Started" under Download Request
  4. 4
    Check email for download link (within a week)

Shopping & Lifestyle

Your purchasing patterns and lifestyle choices

Amazon
Purchase history, reviews, browsing data
Complete Purchase History 30-Day Download Free
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Export Instructions
Privacy Preferences
  1. 1
    Go to Amazon Privacy Preferences
  2. 2
    Click "Request your data"
  3. 3
    Select data categories to include
  4. 4
    Submit request and check email (up to 30 days)
What You'll Get
Orders, reviews, searches, recommendations
Best For
Shopping habits & interests
Uber
Ride history, locations, trip patterns
Trip History 30-Day Download Free
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Export Instructions
Uber Privacy
  1. 1
    Go to Uber's privacy portal
  2. 2
    Sign in and click "Download your data"
  3. 3
    Select data categories
  4. 4
    Submit and wait for email (up to 30 days)
DoorDash
Food ordering history and preferences
Order History 30-Day Download Free
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Export Instructions
Privacy Portal
  1. 1
    Go to DoorDash privacy portal
  2. 2
    Sign in and request data download
  3. 3
    Select order history and preferences
  4. 4
    Wait for email with download link
Airbnb
Travel history, bookings, reviews
Trip History 30-Day Download Free
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Export Instructions
Privacy Settings
  1. 1
    Go to Account → Privacy & sharing
  2. 2
    Click "Download your data"
  3. 3
    Request your personal data
  4. 4
    Check email for download (up to 30 days)

Learning & Development

Your educational journey and skill development

Coursera
Course progress, certificates, learning data
Learning History Limited Export Free
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Export Instructions
Contact Support
  1. 1
    Contact Coursera learner support
  2. 2
    Request data export under GDPR/privacy rights
  3. 3
    Provide account verification
  4. 4
    Wait for manual export (varies)
GitHub
Code repositories, contributions, activity
Complete Dev History Quick Download Free
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Export Instructions
Account Settings
  1. 1
    Go to GitHub Settings → Account
  2. 2
    Scroll to "Export account data"
  3. 3
    Click "Start export"
  4. 4
    Check email for download link

Gaming & Entertainment

Your gaming activity and entertainment preferences

Steam
Game library, playtime, achievements
Gaming History Manual Process Free
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Export Instructions
Steam Support
  1. 1
    Contact Steam Support
  2. 2
    Request account data under privacy laws
  3. 3
    Provide account verification
  4. 4
    Wait for manual export (varies)
Twitch
Viewing history, follows, chat messages
Streaming History 30-Day Download Free
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Export Instructions
Privacy Choices
  1. 1
    Go to Twitch Privacy Choices
  2. 2
    Click "Request All My Data"
  3. 3
    Verify your identity
  4. 4
    Check email for download (up to 30 days)
Pinterest
Saved pins, boards, interests
Complete Pins Week Download Free
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Export Instructions
Privacy Settings
  1. 1
    Go to Pinterest Settings → Privacy and data
  2. 2
    Click "Request data download"
  3. 3
    Choose data to include
  4. 4
    Check email for download link (within a week)
Snapchat
Friends, memories, location data
Limited Content Week Download Free
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Export Instructions
Download My Data
  1. 1
    Go to accounts.snapchat.com/accounts/downloadmydata
  2. 2
    Sign in and verify your identity
  3. 3
    Submit your request
  4. 4
    Check email for download link (up to a week)

Reading & Information

Your reading habits, saved articles, and information consumption

Kindle & Amazon Books
Reading history, highlights, notes, library
Complete Reading Data Via Amazon Export Free
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Export Instructions
Amazon Privacy
  1. 1
    Go to Amazon Privacy Preferences
  2. 2
    Click "Request your data"
  3. 3
    Select "Kindle" and "Digital Content" categories
  4. 4
    Submit request and wait for email (up to 30 days)
Pocket
Saved articles, reading list, tags
Article Library HTML Export Free
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Export Instructions
Pocket Export
  1. 1
    Go to getpocket.com/export
  2. 2
    Sign in to your Pocket account
  3. 3
    Click "Export" to download HTML file
  4. 4
    Save the file containing all your saved articles
Medium
Reading history, claps, following, highlights
Reading Activity Email Request Free
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Export Instructions
Medium Help
  1. 1
    Go to Medium Settings → Account
  2. 2
    Click "Download your information"
  3. 3
    Request data export
  4. 4
    Check email for download link
Goodreads
Book ratings, reviews, reading lists, want-to-read
Book Data CSV Export Free
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Export Instructions
Goodreads Export
  1. 1
    Go to Goodreads → My Books → Import and export
  2. 2
    Click "Export Library" at the bottom
  3. 3
    Download the CSV file with your library

Notes & Productivity

Your thoughts, notes, tasks, and knowledge management

Evernote
Notes, web clippings, notebooks, attachments
Complete Notes ENEX Format Free
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Export Instructions
Evernote Web
  1. 1
    Open Evernote (web or desktop app)
  2. 2
    Select all notes (Ctrl/Cmd + A) or select by notebook
  3. 3
    Right-click and choose "Export Notes"
  4. 4
    Choose ENEX format and save location
Apple Notes
iPhone/Mac notes, sketches, shared notes
Notes Content Manual Export Free
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Export Instructions
Mac Notes App
  1. 1
    Open Notes app on Mac
  2. 2
    Select notes or folders to export
  3. 3
    File → Export as PDF (individual notes)
  4. 4
    Repeat for all notes or use automation tools
Todoist
Tasks, projects, productivity stats, habits
Task History CSV Export Free
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Export Instructions
Todoist Backups
  1. 1
    Open Todoist → Settings → Backups
  2. 2
    Click "Back up now"
  3. 3
    Download the generated backup file

Browser & Search Data

Your browsing history, bookmarks, and search patterns

Google Search History
All your Google searches and activity
Complete Search History Via Google Takeout Free
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Export Instructions
Google Takeout
  1. 1
    Go to Google Takeout
  2. 2
    Select "My Activity" to include search history
  3. 3
    Also select "Chrome" for browser data if synced
  4. 4
    Create export and download when ready
Browser Bookmarks
Saved bookmarks from Chrome, Safari, Firefox
Bookmark Library Manual Export Free
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Export Instructions
Browser Settings
  1. 1
    Chrome: Bookmarks → Bookmark Manager → Export bookmarks
  2. 2
    Safari: File → Export Bookmarks
  3. 3
    Firefox: Bookmarks → Show All → Import and Backup → Export
  4. 4
    Save as HTML file

Location & Maps

Your travel patterns, places visited, and location history

Google Maps Timeline
Comprehensive location history and places visited
Complete Location Data Via Google Takeout Free
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Export Instructions
Google Takeout
  1. 1
    Go to Google Takeout
  2. 2
    Select "Location History (Timeline)" and "Maps"
  3. 3
    Create export and wait for processing
  4. 4
    Download comprehensive location data
Foursquare / Swarm
Check-in history, places visited, mayorships
Check-in History Email Request Free
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Export Instructions
Foursquare Privacy
  1. 1
    Contact Foursquare support via privacy email
  2. 2
    Request data export under privacy rights
  3. 3
    Provide account verification
  4. 4
    Wait for manual export response
Getting Started with Your Complete Data Export
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Start with the big ones: Google Workspace, social media platforms, and AI chat history typically contain the most valuable personal context data
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Organize by category: Create folders matching these 14 categories - some exports can be several gigabytes
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Be patient: Some platforms take days or weeks to prepare your data, especially social media with extensive history
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Keep it secure: This represents your complete digital life - use encryption and secure storage for sensitive information
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Export regularly: Your digital footprint grows daily - consider quarterly exports to maintain current personal context
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Don't forget AI interactions: Your conversations with AI assistants reveal thinking patterns, interests, and problem-solving approaches
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Think holistically: This complete export spans 14 categories and 50+ services, providing comprehensive insight into your digital life patterns