Location Log Data Export Guide
Last verified 2026-03-06. Platforms: iOS. Follow this guide to export data and prepare files for CSVVIZ.
IOS steps
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Open export tools
Path: Location Log -> History or Settings -> Export
Choose the export action from app controls. -
Export location history
Path: Export -> select range/date -> confirm
Export the period you want and save the file.
Expected output: .gpx -
Share the file
Path: Share sheet -> Save to Files / AirDrop / Email
Send the exported file to your desktop if needed for conversion.
Convert to CSV
- Convert GPX to CSV using a trusted GPX-to-CSV converter.
- Keep latitude, longitude, timestamp, and speed columns when possible for charting.
- Upload the CSV into csvviz.
Known limitations
- Location Log export format is commonly GPX, not direct CSV.
- Low-power or background restrictions can reduce sampling density.
If menus changed: If Export is not visible, check app permissions and ensure logging has collected data for the selected date range.