Step-by-Step Guide: How to Import Takeout Data to Gmail

A Brief about Google Takeout

Google runs more services than you might realise, many of which store information that you can export for offline use, to archive on a storage drive, or back up to other cloud storage services.

Google Takeout is one of those handy features. It allows you to download your data from various Google services, including Gmail, Drive, Photos, Calendar, and more. It provides you with a downloadable archive of your data in various formats, such as ZIP, CSV, or JSON. This is particularly useful for backing up your data, transferring it to other platforms, or simply having a copy for personal reference.

Why Import Google Takeout Data to Another Gmail Account

There are several reasons why you might want to import Google Takeout data to another Gmail account:

• Account Migration: If you're switching to a new Gmail account, you can use Google Takeout to transfer all your data, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Data Backup: Importing Google Takeout data to another Gmail account can serve as an additional backup of your important data, ensuring a quick and efficient recovery when necessary.
• Sharing Data: You can use Google Takeout to share your data with others by exporting it and then importing it into their Gmail accounts.
• Data Analysis: Importing Google Takeout data into another Gmail account can make it easier to analyze and organize your data.

How to Import Google Takeout Data to Another Gmail

While there isn't a direct built-in method to import Google Takeout data into another Gmail account, you can achieve this by manually exporting and importing your data.

Pre-migration Considerations

Before starting the import process, consider the following:

• Data Size: If you have a large amount of data, the export and import process may take some time.
• Network Connectivity: Ensure a stable internet connection throughout the process.
• Compatibility: Verify that the exported data format is compatible with the new Gmail account.
• Data Organization: Plan how you want to organize your data in the new Gmail account. Consider using labels, filters, and folders to keep your inbox organized.

Steps to Import Takeout Data into Gmail Using Google Settings

1. Export Your Data Using Google Takeout:

   • Go to takeout.google.com.
   • Select the data you want to export (e.g., Gmail, Drive, Calendar).
   • Choose the file format and delivery method (download or email).
   • Start the export process.

2. Download and Extract the Archive:

   • Once the export is complete, download the archive file.
   • Extract the contents of the archive to a folder on your computer.

3. Import Data into the New Gmail Account:

   • Gmail:
     • Drag and drop the exported Gmail folder (containing your emails, labels, and filters) into the Gmail interface.
   • Drive:
     • Upload the exported Drive files to your new Gmail account's Drive.
   • Calendar:
     • Import the exported Calendar events using the import function in Google Calendar.
   • Other Services:
     • The import process may vary depending on the specific service. Refer to the documentation for the service you're importing.

Bonus: Easier Way to Import Google Drive Account to Another

From above, we know that Google Takeout can help import all your data in one Gmail account, including Gmail, Drive, Photos, Calendar, or other services. However, there is a very simple way if you just want to migrate data in Google Drive or Google Photos to another account. That is using MultCloud, a famous and powerful cloud to cloud transfer tool. It saves the process of manually exporting and importing Google Takeout data from one Gmail account to another.

Instead, it is able to directly migrate files from one Google Drive / Google Photos to another account, even another different cloud service without passing through the local space. Besides, it executes the task relying on the MultCloud's server as long as you initiate the task, so you can close the browser or even the device and it will continue on the background.

Wrapping up

To import Google Takeout data to another Gmail account, we have mentioned and explained a traditional and an advanced way for proficient execution. Additionally, if you are planning to move Gmail data to another Google Drive account as a backup, you can also use MultCloud. Its newly-released feature "Email Migration" can convert Gmail and Outlook emails to PDF formats and save to local or cloud drives.