What is Google Takeout?

Google Takeout is a free service that allows users to retrieve their data from a variety of Google platforms. This includes data from services such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, YouTube, and numerous other Google applications. By using Google Takeout, individuals can:

Create a backup of their information to protect against potential hacking or account closure.
Export data for purposes such as editing or sharing with others.
Free up storage in Google Drive by archiving older files.
Transfer information to another cloud storage service.

To utilize Google Takeout, you need to log into your Google account first. After signing in, go to the Google Takeout website. There, you can choose which services you want to export data from and specify the format for the exported files, selecting from options like ZIP, TGZ, or JSON.

After you finalize your selections for services and formats, click the "Create export" button, and Google will start processing your request. Depending on how much data you are exporting, this process could take anywhere from several minutes to a few hours before your files become available for download. Additionally, Google Takeout ensures that users can maintain control over their personal information while easily managing their data across platforms.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Screenshots and Video

Google Takeout Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Google
Date Founded:
1998
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.google.com

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Google Takeout Categories and Features

Backup Software

Backup Log
Backup Scheduling
Cloud Backup
Compression
Continuous Backup
Encryption
Incremental Backup
Local Server Options
Remote Server Options
Secure Data Storage
Web Access / Restoration