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Download your Google data Archive

Export everything Google knows about you – from YouTube history and Gmail to Maps activity, Drive files, and more.

Want a complete backup of your Google life?
With Google Takeout, you can download your full data archive – including Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, Chrome, Maps, Calendar, and much more.

💡 Note: This will take you to Google’s official Takeout platform. Be sure to sign in with the correct Google account. These files are large – use premium cloud storage. Get pCloud 10GB Free

Step-by-Step: How to Download Your Google Data Archive

  1. Click the button above to open the official Google Takeout page.

  2. Log into your Google account, if you’re not already logged in.

  3. If you’re redirected to the homepage or login screen:
     🔁 Log in first, then return here and click the button again to land on the correct export page.

  4. Select the services you want to include in your export, such as:

    • Gmail

    • Google Photos

    • Google Drive

    • Maps

    • Calendar

    • Contacts

    • YouTube and more

  5. Scroll down and click “Next step”.

  6. Choose your export options:

    • 📤 Delivery method: via email link or direct to Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box

    • 🔁 Export frequency: one-time or recurring every 2 months

    • 🗂️ File type & size: .zip or .tgz, split into 2GB–50GB parts

  7. Click “Create export”.

  8. Google will begin preparing your archive – this may take from several minutes to several hours depending on file size.

  9. Once ready, you’ll receive a download link via email or find your files in the selected destination (e.g. Drive or Dropbox).

💡 Tip: Large exports are best extracted with a tool like WinZip and securely stored in the cloud with a provider like pCloud.

RECOMMENDED DATA TOOLS

Store Your Google Archive in the Cloud with pCloud

Don’t lose your entire Google history to a crash or forgotten folder.
pCloud offers encrypted cloud storage with 10 GB free – ideal for Drive files, Gmail exports, Photos, and more.

RECOMMENDED DATA TOOLS

Open & Manage Google ZIP Files with WinZip

Your Google archive comes in large ZIP or TGZ files with dozens of folders and formats.
WinZip lets you unpack and organize it all – fast and with no stress.

What Your Google Takeout Archive Includes

Google Takeout lets you download nearly everything connected to your Google account. Here’s what’s inside:

  • 📧 Gmail messages (.mbox format)

  • 📁 Google Drive files and folders

  • 📸 Google Photos albums and metadata

  • 📅 Google Calendar (.ics format)

  • 📍 Location history and Maps data

  • 🛒 Google Pay and purchase logs

  • 🔍 Search, Chrome, and Assistant history

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