# Timeline Visualizer > Timeline Visualizer is an independent browser tool for making animated travel videos and maps from Google Maps Timeline JSON exports or geotagged photos. Source files are processed in the browser. The site has a free video workflow and optional Pro controls. Map providers receive area requests and routine network information only after map consent. Read the privacy page for tool-specific details. This site is not affiliated with Google or the original open-source project author. ## Main pages - [Travel video maker](https://timelinevisualizer.co/): Import a Timeline JSON file or geotagged photos, preview a journey and export a video. - [Timeline export guide](https://timelinevisualizer.co/how-to-export-google-timeline/): How to obtain a Timeline JSON export. - [Timeline Viewer](https://timelinevisualizer.co/timeline-viewer/): Inspect Timeline data in the browser. - [Photo Map](https://timelinevisualizer.co/photo-map/): Explore geotagged photos on a map. - [Countries Visited Map](https://timelinevisualizer.co/visited-countries/): Build a countries visited map. - [States Visited Map](https://timelinevisualizer.co/visited-states/): Build a states visited map. - [Pro](https://timelinevisualizer.co/pro/): Optional video extras and checkout availability. - [Privacy](https://timelinevisualizer.co/privacy/): File handling, map requests, sharing and Pro activation. - [Full site context](https://timelinevisualizer.co/llms-full.txt): Detailed product description, limits and source links. ## Optional references - [Google Maps Timeline help for Android](https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6258979?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid): Official Android instructions. - [Google Maps Timeline help for iPhone and iPad](https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6258979?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS): Official iOS instructions. - [Original open-source project](https://github.com/mahlernim/google-timeline-visualizer): MIT-licensed source on which this independent web version is based.