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Fitbit
Years of sleep stages, heart rate, step data, and workout logs — some of the most intimate health data any company holds about you.
What you'll get
Heart Rate Logs (JSON/CSV)Sleep Stages — Light, Deep, REM, AwakeDaily Step & Activity SummariesHRV & SpO2 DataFood & Water LogsWeight & Body MetricsGPS Exercise Files (TCX)
Before you start
- Option A — Native export: Go to fitbit.com and log in, then navigate to Settings > Data Export
- Option B — Full archive: Go to takeout.google.com, click "Deselect all", then select "Fitbit"
How to download
- Native export: Choose a time period, select data types, choose format (CSV or JSON), click Download
- Google Takeout: Proceed with the standard Takeout flow, click "Create export", wait for the email
- Download the archive — large accounts can take a few days to prepare
Pro tip
Fitbit is now owned by Google, so there are two export paths: the native Fitbit export and Google Takeout. Use both for complete coverage.
After the download
- Sleep stage and heart rate JSON files are some of the most sensitive health data you own
- Store an encrypted local copy on an external HD
- Store an off-site encrypted copy in ProtonDrive
- If you are leaving Fitbit, TCX files from GPS workouts can be imported into Garmin Connect