Google Timeline Heatmap

This project visualizes Google Timeline data as a heatmap using Python and Folium. It allows users to extract their location data from Google Timeline and create an interactive map to explore their travel patterns.

Features

• Extracts location data from Google Timeline JSON files.
• Generates an interactive heatmap centered on your travel data.
• Easy-to-follow instructions for setup and usage.

Setup

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Pip (Python package manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/HeatmapProject.git
   cd HeatmapProject

2. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Place your exported timeline.json file in the project directory.

4. Run the script:

   python heatmap.py

5. Open the generated heatmap.html file in your browser.

Example

Here’s an example heatmap generated from anonymized data:

How to Export Google Timeline Data

1. Open Settings on your Android phone, and navigate to Location.
2. Select Timeline and choose your Google account.
3. Export your timeline data as a JSON file.

Contributing

Feel free to fork this repository and submit pull requests to improve the project.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.