Develop for Data Portability

Learn what Data Portability can do

The Data Portability API lets you build applications that help users export their data from Google products. Whether users are switching to your product or you're adding a new experience to your existing product, the Data Portability API can help you build it.

The Data Portability API supports a one-time transfer of data.

Learn what you can do

Consider the possibilities

The Data Portability API supports data transfer from a variety of Google products and services, including user generated content and user activity data from products such as:

  • Chrome
  • Maps
  • Play
  • Search
  • Shopping
  • YouTube
  • and more...
See what's available

Understand the app verification process

Because the Data Portability API provides access to sensitive or restricted data scopes, developers who want to use the API must complete an app verification process, including:

  • Verifying your brand
  • Describing your proposed use case
  • Providing a demo video
  • Completing a security assessment (where required)
  • and more...
Understand the process
Review app verification details

Learn how to use the Data Portability API to export user data.

User guide

Learn about the endpoints and methods provided by the Data Portability API.

API reference

Learn what types of data are exported from supported products.

Schema reference

View the User Data and Developer Policy.

Policy

View resources like the Release Notes and the Help page.

Resources