Data preparation
The first thing you should do is acquire your data, even before you install Timelinize. It's helpful to gather it all on your computer or NAS before you begin.
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Start this process as soon as possible. Some sites/services take up to a week to procure your download files.
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The more data sources you add to Timelinize, the better it gets. Add all the data you have from as many data sources as you can.
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Keep your original data even after importing into Timelinize. While Timelinize is in development, it is unstable and you may have to start over. Please be sure to keep your original data backed up.
Data sources
There are many places you can source your data from. The list below has them roughly categorized. Look through it, and for every one that may be relevant to you, follow its instructions for procuring your dataset:
Social
Productivity
Locations
Photo libraries
Messaging and communication
- Text messages (Android)
- Apple Messages
- Telegram
- Facebook Messenger
- Instagram DMs
- X (Twitter) DMs
- Google Voice
Devices
Cloud Ecosystems
- iCloud
- Google Takeout (Google Photos, Contact Lists, Emails, legacy Location History -- does NOT include texts)
Install
Once you've collected your data, install the application.