Getting data out of Google

To use Google Takeout, go to takeout.google.com, select the data you want to export (emails pictures and drive), choose your export settings (file type, frequency, destination), and then create the export. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Access Google Takeout:

• Go to the Google Takeout page: takeout.google.com.

• Sign in to your Google account. 

2. Select Data to Include:

• Google Takeout will automatically select the Google products and data associated with your account.

• Deselect any products or data you don't want to include in the export.

• You can also select specific data types within a product (e.g., only certain emails from Gmail).

• Click "Next step". 

3. Choose Export Settings:

• File Type: Choose the format for your exported data (e.g., ZIP, TGZ).

• Frequency: Select how often you want to export your data (e.g., once, or regularly).

• Destination: Choose where you want the exported data to be sent (e.g. Drive Preferred).

• Create Export: Click "Create export" to initiate the process. 

4. Wait for the Export to Complete:

• The time it takes to create the export archive depends on the amount and size of your data. 

• You'll receive an email when the export is ready. 

• Follow the link in the email to download or view your data. 

• To provide the data for a third party share the takeout folder via email address

5. Manage Exports:

• You can check the status of your exports on the Google Takeout page by clicking on "Manage exports".

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