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Google Timeline Visualizer — Google Maps Timeline to Travel Video
Turn your Maps Timeline into an animated travel video
The short version
What is Google Timeline Visualizer — Google Maps Timeline to Travel Video?
A browser-based tool that converts Google Maps location history or photo metadata into animated MP4 travel videos. The tool processes data locally on the user's device without uploading files.
Processes location data entirely within the user's browser, ensuring files never leave the device.
Product capabilities
Key features
- Animated travel video generation
- Browser-based processing
- Privacy zone to hide home and frequent locations
- Photo-based route generation
- Multiple aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
- Built-in music tracks
- Live date and distance display
- Great-circle flight arcs
- Pro version: Dark and Voyager map styles
- Pro version: Custom markers and music
Ways to use it
Use cases
- Creating travel videos for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts
- Visualizing travel history from Google Maps Timeline
- Generating travel maps from photo metadata
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Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- No account required for free version
- Data privacy via local browser processing
- One-time purchase model for Pro features
- No app installation required
Things to consider
- Requires Google Timeline export or photo metadata
- Android devices may hide photo locations from websites
- Pro features require a license key
- Map tiles require network requests
Plan information
Pricing
The core tool is free. A Pro version is available for a one-time payment of $2.99, which includes access for up to 3 devices.
Includes core video generation features, privacy zone, and built-in music.
Prices and plans can change. Confirm current terms on the official pricing page before purchasing.
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Quick answers
Google Timeline Visualizer — Google Maps Timeline to Travel Video FAQ
Is my location data private?
Yes, files are read and videos are rendered entirely on the user's device. The only network requests are for map tile images.
Is the Pro version a subscription?
No, it is a one-time payment.
Can I use it without a Google Timeline export?
Yes, you can generate a route from photo metadata if you select 30–100 photos from a trip.
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