How to view Google Maps Timeline! Creating a Google Maps movement route video

Creating the Google Maps Timeline 1-Year Route Video That's Hot on Social Media These Days! We'll give you a super simple comprehensive guide, covering everything from how to extract JSON files for iPhones and Galaxies to how to set up the Timeline Visualizer. Capture your past journey in a stunning video!

 

1. 2 Essential Checks Before Creating a Google Maps Timeline Video

Before you start making it, please check just two things first!

 

Check if the Google Maps Timeline feature is enabled: You need to have accumulated location data from the places you have visited to extract the video. (Basic location permissions must be turned on!)

 

Check Auto-Deletion Period: If you happen to think, "Huh? I only see 3 months of data?", please make sure to check in your Google Maps settings to see if the Timeline auto-deletion period is set too short.

 

2. How to extract Timeline.json files for Galaxy & iPhone devices

You need to export your custom location data file (Timeline.json) from your smartphone to embed it in a video production website. The path varies slightly depending on your device, so please follow the instructions below!

 

iPhone (iOS)

Launch the Google Maps app ➡️ Click your profile at the top right

Click Settings (⚙️) ➡️ Location & Privacy (If you don't see this menu, go to Personal Content!)

Select Export Timeline Data ➡️ Save to the default iPhone 'Files' app (iCloud Drive or Downloads folder)!

 

Galaxy (Android)

Launch the smartphone default settings app

Go to Location ➡️ Location Services ➡️ Timeline

Click Export Timeline Data ➡️ Save to the 'My Files' app download folder!

3. How to Create Movement Route Videos on the Web Without Installing a Separate App & Pro Tips for Settings

 

Now that the files are ready, you don't even need to install an app; simply access the site using a Chrome or Safari browser and convert them!

 

 

Site Access: Please open a browser and access the Timeline Visualizer website (TimelineVisualizer.app).

Load File: Click the Choose Timeline.json (or Open Timeline JSON) button and load the JSON file you saved earlier.

Date and Period Settings: 1 You can select the entire year, or you can choose exactly the period (start date to end date) of a specific trip you took last year to create it!

 

Camera Movement Settings (Select your desired style!):

Fixed Zoom: The map remains fixed while only the movement path moves.

Steady Following: The camera follows the movement path with a constant line of sight.

Dynamic Following: The cameraman moves spectacularly along the movement path!

Preview & Create MP4: Press Preview to check the movement effects first, and if you like it, press Create MP4.

 

Save video: After generating, click Download mp4 to save it, and you're done!

 

4 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

 

Q1. I don't have a computer (PC). Can I make it using only a mobile smartphone?
A1. Yes, it is 100% possible! If you access it via Safari on an iPhone or Chrome on a Galaxy, select the file in the same way, and create an MP4, you can save it directly to your smartphone gallery.

 

Q2. Is it free? I'm scared that my location information will be stored on the server!
A2. It is a completely free tool! Also, since data is processed directly within the web browser (client-side), you can rest assured that your location information files are not uploaded to a server. (However, the system only requests location coordinates from the map provider to display the map background image.)

 

Q3. None of the records from my past visits are showing up on the timeline.
A3. Google Timeline accumulates location records in real-time starting from the moment the feature is turned on! Unfortunately, data from past periods when the Timeline feature was turned off will not be automatically restored or created later, so we recommend turning on location permissions starting now!

 

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