[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":122},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fkZC0A6U73UMTL-AT0-6UTcTKe1LD19oHD4fDHrZMl1U":3},{"title":4,"date":5,"dateModified":6,"datePublished":7,"dateModifiedISO":7,"image":8,"content":9,"faq":10,"metaTitle":30,"metaDescription":31,"author":32,"authorBio":6,"authorLinkedin":6,"authorTitle":6,"authorPhoto":33,"lastReviewed":6,"researchBasis":6,"category":34,"readingTime":35,"related":36,"prev":54,"next":6,"toc":57,"takeaways":121},"How to Export Google Maps Data to Excel & CSV: 3 Methods (and 1 to Avoid)","15 Sep 2026",null,"2026-09-15","/img/news/export-google-maps-to-excel-csv-2026.png","\u003Ch1>How to Export Google Maps Data to Excel & CSV: 3 Methods (and 1 to Avoid)\u003C/h1>\n\u003Cp>You searched Google Maps for suppliers, competitors or clinics, and now you want the results in a spreadsheet. The catch: Google Maps has no "export to Excel" button for search results. You can still export Google Maps data to Excel or CSV, but the right method depends on what you want to move and how you plan to use it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This guide covers three methods that work, what each one actually exports, and where Google's terms draw the line. It also points to better sources for bulk business data in Europe.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Quick answer:\u003C/strong> Use Google Takeout for your own saved lists. Copy a handful of businesses by hand for one-off research. Use the Google Places API when you're building an application. Don't assume a scraper makes bulk export of Maps content acceptable.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"can-you-export-google-maps-search-results-to-excel\">Can You Export Google Maps Search Results to Excel?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Not directly. Google Maps has no export function for an ordinary search-results page.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Google does offer Google Takeout, which exports data tied to your own account, including saved lists. That distinction shapes everything else:\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>What you want\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Best approach\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Back up or move your saved lists\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Google Takeout ("Saved")\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>A short list for one-off research\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Manual copy into Excel\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Place data inside an app or website\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Google Places API, within its policies\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>A large, reusable business database\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Open registers or licensed data, not Google Maps\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>If you want a spreadsheet of every business returned for "dentists in Tallinn", none of Google's official tools will produce it. That is by design.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"method-1-export-google-maps-saved-lists-with-google-takeout\">Method 1: Export Google Maps Saved Lists With Google Takeout\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://takeout.google.com\">Google Takeout\u003C/a> is Google's tool for downloading your account data. It is the only official way to export saved Google Maps lists.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-to-export-your-saved-lists\">How to export your saved lists\u003C/h3>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Open Google Takeout and sign in with the account that holds your lists.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Click \u003Cstrong>Deselect all\u003C/strong>, so you don't export your entire Google account.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Tick \u003Cstrong>Saved\u003C/strong> for your saved lists. Also tick \u003Cstrong>Maps (your places)\u003C/strong> if you want starred and labelled places.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Click \u003Cstrong>Next step\u003C/strong>, choose a one-time export and a file type, then click \u003Cstrong>Create export\u003C/strong>.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Wait for Google's email and download the archive.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what39s-inside-the-export\">What's inside the export\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Each saved list arrives as its own CSV file. Starred places arrive as GeoJSON.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The list CSVs are lean. Expect the place name, any notes you added and a Google Maps link. Addresses and coordinates are usually missing, so inspect your files before planning around them.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Title\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Note\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>URL\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Example Café\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Good for client meetings\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Google Maps link\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"converting-the-files-to-excel\">Converting the files to Excel\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>CSV files open directly in Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc and Apple Numbers. Save as \u003Ccode>.xlsx\u003C/code> if you need formulas, filters or multiple sheets.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>GeoJSON needs one extra step. Convert the features into rows with a GIS tool or a short script, then import the resulting CSV.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Limitation:\u003C/strong> Takeout exports what \u003Cem>you\u003C/em> saved. It cannot export the results of an arbitrary Maps search.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"method-2-copy-google-maps-results-into-excel-manually\">Method 2: Copy Google Maps Results Into Excel Manually\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>For 10–20 businesses, manual copying is often faster than any automated setup. Comparing five local competitors before a store visit is a typical case.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"set-up-the-spreadsheet-first\">Set up the spreadsheet first\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Create one column per field before you start:\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Business\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Category\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Address\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Website\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Phone\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth align=\"right\">Rating\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Date checked\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>Keep one value per cell. A cell holding "name, address, phone" is hard to sort, filter or deduplicate. The "Date checked" column matters because ratings, opening hours and rankings change.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"know-the-limits\">Know the limits\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Manual collection breaks down at scale. Hundreds of rows mean slow work, typos and a list that is outdated before you finish.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>There is also a terms question. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.google.com/intl/en-US_US/help/terms_maps/\">Google Maps' end-user terms\u003C/a> prohibit mass-downloading content or creating bulk feeds. They also bar using Maps to build datasets, such as business listings or mailing lists, for a service that substitutes for Google Maps. Keep manual lists small, internal and purpose-specific.\u003C/p>\n\u003Caside class=\"article__inline-cta\">\u003Cp class=\"article__inline-cta-text\">Try ScrapeWise on your own URL — \u003Cstrong>extract in 24s\u003C/strong>, no credit card.\u003C/p>\u003Ca class=\"article__inline-cta-btn\" href=\"https://portal.scrapewise.ai/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Free →\u003C/a>\u003C/aside>\u003Ch2 id=\"method-3-use-the-google-places-api-for-structured-place-data\">Method 3: Use the Google Places API for Structured Place Data\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If you're building software, such as a store locator or booking flow, the Google Places API is the official route to structured place data.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Places API (New) includes Text Search, Nearby Search, Place Details, Place Photos and Autocomplete. You need a Google Cloud project, billing and an API key.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-the-places-api-works\">How the Places API works\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Ca href=\"https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/text-search\">Text Search (New) request\u003C/a> takes a query such as "accounting firms in Helsinki" and returns matching places. Four rules shape every request:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Field masks are mandatory.\u003C/strong> You list the fields you want. Requests without a field mask return an error.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fields drive cost.\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/usage-and-billing\">Google bills each request\u003C/a> at the highest SKU tier (Essentials, Pro or Enterprise) among the fields you request.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Results per page are capped.\u003C/strong> Text Search returns up to 20 results per page.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Total results are capped.\u003C/strong> Text Search returns at most 60 results across all pages. Google notes this limit may change.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"why-the-api-isn39t-an-quotexport-to-excelquot-shortcut\">Why the API isn't an "export to Excel" shortcut\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The API gives you access to data, not the right to warehouse it. The \u003Ca href=\"https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms\">Google Maps Platform Terms\u003C/a> forbid exporting or scraping Maps content for use outside the services. Their examples include copying and saving business names, addresses or user reviews.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Caching is tightly limited as well. Place IDs can be stored, and coordinates can only be cached temporarily. Check the service-specific terms before storing anything else.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EEA note:\u003C/strong> Since 8 July 2025, projects linked to a billing account with an EEA address fall under separate \u003Ca href=\"https://cloud.google.com/terms/maps-platform/eea\">EEA Maps Platform terms\u003C/a>. They changed several rules, but the no-scraping clause remains.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For a broader comparison of the two approaches, read our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https://scrapewise.ai/blogs/web-scraping-vs-api-retail-data-2026-guide\">web scraping vs API for retail data\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-one-to-avoid-bulk-google-maps-scrapers\">The One to Avoid: Bulk Google Maps Scrapers\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Many tools promise to turn any Maps search into a CSV with thousands of rows. Technically, many can. That doesn't make it permitted.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Three separate questions apply:\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Can the data be retrieved?\u003C/strong> Often, yes.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Do Google's terms allow it?\u003C/strong> Both the end-user terms and the Maps Platform terms restrict bulk extraction.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Does the law allow your intended use?\u003C/strong> Consider GDPR, EU database rights, copyright and marketing rules.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cp>For European teams, the third question carries real weight. A sole trader's name and phone number are personal data under GDPR, even when publicly visible. Reviews carry reviewers' names. Outreach rules also vary: Germany, for example, is notably strict about unsolicited marketing emails, even between businesses.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>We discuss the wider debate around automated collection in \u003Ca href=\"https://scrapewise.ai/blogs/anti-bot-arms-race-defending-data-good-bots\">The Anti-Bot Arms Race\u003C/a>. If you're considering a Maps scraper for production use, get legal advice first.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"better-sources-for-bulk-business-data-in-europe\">Better Sources for Bulk Business Data in Europe\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If you need a large, reusable business dataset, start with sources that permit reuse:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Open company registers.\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2023/138/oj\">EU Implementing Regulation 2023/138\u003C/a> lists company data as a high-value dataset. Since June 2024, member states must publish these datasets free of charge, in machine-readable formats and via APIs. Finland's avoindata.fi portal, for example, now labels them.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>OpenStreetMap.\u003C/strong> It holds points of interest, including shops and offices, under the ODbL licence. Attribution and share-alike rules apply.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Licensed data providers.\u003C/strong> Commercial point-of-interest and firmographic datasets come with explicit reuse rights.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Businesses' own websites.\u003C/strong> Company sites, store locators and online shops publish their own information. Where extraction is permitted, platforms like ScrapeWise.ai turn these pages into scheduled CSV or API feeds. See how \u003Ca href=\"https://scrapewise.ai/use-cases/product-data-extraction\">product data extraction\u003C/a> works.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>For local SEO research, rank-tracking tools are a cleaner option than scraping. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.semrush.com/blog/what-is-local-seo/\">Semrush's local SEO guide\u003C/a> explains how local visibility works, and its Map Rank Tracker measures Maps rankings by location.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-keep-your-google-maps-csv-data-clean\">How to Keep Your Google Maps CSV Data Clean\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Whichever method you use, a spreadsheet is only as useful as its structure.\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Define fields before collecting.\u003C/strong> Gather only what you'll use. Data minimisation is also a GDPR principle.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Normalise formats.\u003C/strong> Use one phone format, such as +372 …, and split addresses into street, postcode and city.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Deduplicate carefully.\u003C/strong> Chains and multi-category businesses appear repeatedly. Matching on name alone fails, so combine name, address and website. Our post on \u003Ca href=\"https://scrapewise.ai/blogs/product-data-matching-ecommerce-ai-2026\">product data matching\u003C/a> covers the same challenge for SKUs.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Timestamp every row.\u003C/strong> A spreadsheet is a snapshot, not a live record.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Record the source.\u003C/strong> Note where each row came from, so you can later answer "may we use this?"\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"troubleshooting-common-export-problems\">Troubleshooting Common Export Problems\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Your Takeout CSV has no addresses.\u003C/strong> That's normal for saved-list files. The starred-places GeoJSON stores coordinates by design, so check that file too.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The Places API returns an error.\u003C/strong> Check the field mask first, then billing, API key restrictions and quotas.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The API stops at 60 results.\u003C/strong> That is the documented cap. If you routinely need more, you likely need a different data source.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The CSV looks broken in Excel.\u003C/strong> Use \u003Cstrong>Data → From Text/CSV\u003C/strong> and set the encoding to UTF-8, so characters like ä, ö and ø display correctly. Excel in many European locales expects semicolons, so set the delimiter explicitly.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"faq\">FAQ\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-export-google-maps-search-results-to-excel\">Can I export Google Maps search results to Excel?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Not directly. Google Maps has no export button for search results. You can export your own saved lists through Google Takeout, copy a few results by hand, or use the Places API inside an application.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-do-i-export-a-google-maps-list-to-csv\">How do I export a Google Maps list to CSV?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Open Google Takeout, click Deselect all, tick Saved and create the export. Each saved list arrives as a separate CSV file that opens in Excel or Google Sheets.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-it-legal-to-scrape-google-maps\">Is it legal to scrape Google Maps?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>There is no single answer. Google's terms restrict bulk extraction for both regular users and API customers. In Europe, GDPR also applies to personal data in listings and reviews, so get legal advice before scraping Maps for production use.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-many-results-can-the-google-places-api-return\">How many results can the Google Places API return?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Text Search (New) returns up to 20 results per page and at most 60 across all pages. Google notes that this limit may change.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what39s-the-difference-between-google-takeout-and-a-google-m\">What's the difference between Google Takeout and a Google Maps scraper?\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Google Takeout is Google's official tool for exporting data from your own account, such as saved lists. A scraper extracts content from Maps pages automatically, which Google's terms restrict.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Exporting Google Maps data to Excel is simple once you match the method to the goal. Use Google Takeout for saved lists, manual copying for short research lists and the Places API for applications.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For bulk business data, look beyond Google Maps. EU open registers, OpenStreetMap and licensed providers offer data you can actually reuse. When the data lives on public company websites, platforms such as ScrapeWise.ai can deliver it as clean, scheduled feeds. Our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https://scrapewise.ai/blogs/ai-powered-web-scraping-2026\">AI-powered web scraping\u003C/a> explains how that works.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This article is for general information and isn't legal advice. Google's terms change, so check the current versions that apply to you.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n",{"title":11,"description":12,"badge":13,"benefits":14},"Frequently asked questions","Export Google Maps to Excel - How to move Google Maps data into Excel and CSV with Takeout, manual copying and the Places API, and where Google's terms draw the line","FAQ",[15,18,21,24,27],{"title":16,"description":17},"Can I export Google Maps search results to Excel?","Not directly. Google Maps has no export button for search results. You can export your own saved lists through Google Takeout, copy a few results by hand, or use the Places API inside an application.",{"title":19,"description":20},"How do I export a Google Maps list to CSV?","Open Google Takeout, click Deselect all, tick Saved and create the export. Each saved list arrives as a separate CSV file that opens in Excel or Google Sheets.",{"title":22,"description":23},"Is it legal to scrape Google Maps?","There is no single answer. Google's terms restrict bulk extraction for both regular users and API customers. In Europe, GDPR also applies to personal data in listings and reviews, so get legal advice before scraping Maps for production use.",{"title":25,"description":26},"How many results can the Google Places API return?","Text Search (New) returns up to 20 results per page and at most 60 across all pages. Google notes that this limit may change.",{"title":28,"description":29},"What's the difference between Google Takeout and a Google Maps scraper?","Google Takeout is Google's official tool for exporting data from your own account, such as saved lists. A scraper extracts content from Maps pages automatically, which Google's terms restrict.","Export Google Maps to Excel & CSV: 3 Methods (and 1 to Avoid)","No export button? 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