{"id":7318,"date":"2025-10-25T07:22:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T07:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/?p=7318"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T10:07:03","slug":"import-google-takeout-to-external-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Free &#038; Pro Methods to Import Google Takeout to External Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;7318&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Free \\u0026amp; Pro Methods to Import Google Takeout to External Drive&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p class=\"user-query\"><strong class=\"text-danger\">Introdution:<\/strong> Downloading large Google Takeout archives to your computer can sometimes be complex, especially if your system&rsquo;s storage is limited. A more effective method is to import Google Takeout to external drive, providing a portable, secure backup that remains accessible without an internet connection. Below, find a guide that indicates both free manual methods as well as a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/mbox\/converter\/\"><strong>MBOX Converter<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> They help securely transfer Google Takeout files to an external hard drive for both Windows and macOS.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center ms_btn_sec my-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center mb-3\" id=\"myTab\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark active\" id=\"mac-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark\" id=\"windows-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tab-content text-center\" id=\"myTabContent\">\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"mac\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mac-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-mbox-converter-tool.dmg\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/mbox\/converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"windows\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"windows-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-mbox-converter-tool-windows.exe\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/mbox\/converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Google Takeout is Google&#8217;s official utility for exporting information. It allows a user to backup data from web applications such as Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Contacts, and Photos in an archive format. It typically contains data in a <strong>.zip <\/strong>or<strong> .tgz<\/strong> format, including your documents and emails.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#Why_Import_Google_Takeout_to_External_Drive\" >Why Import Google Takeout to External Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#How_to_Download_from_Google_Drive_to_External_Hard_Drive_Mac\" >How to Download from Google Drive to External Hard Drive Mac?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#DIY_to_Transfer_Data_from_Google_Takeout_to_Hard_Drive\" >DIY to Transfer Data from Google Takeout to Hard Drive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#Phase_1_Download_the_Google_Takeout_Archive\" >Phase 1) Download the Google Takeout Archive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#Phase_2_Import_Google_Takeout_to_External_Drive\" >Phase 2) Import Google Takeout to External Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#Smart_Download_Google_Takeout_to_External_Hard_Drive\" >Smart Download Google Takeout to External Hard Drive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#Steps_to_Import_Google_Takeout_to_External_Drive\" >Steps to Import Google Takeout to External Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#Benefits_of_the_Best_Google_Takeout_Converter_Tool\" >Benefits of the Best Google Takeout Converter Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-external-drive\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Google_Takeout_Structure\"><\/span>Overview of Google Takeout Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you perform an export using Takeout, your data will be downloaded as a <strong>.zip <\/strong>(by default) or <strong>.tgz<\/strong> file. After extracting it, you will find folders organized by services like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drive<\/strong>: Google Drive files in their original file types or converted to <strong>.docx, .xlsx, <\/strong>or<strong> .pdf<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mail<\/strong>: Your emails are in<strong> .mbox<\/strong> format, which you can later import into email clients like, but limited to, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, or those that support MBOX.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photos<\/strong>: Your images are sorted into folders by albums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may also be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-new-account\/\"><strong>import Google Takeout to new account<\/strong><\/a> using some upload methods that are illustrated later, or MacSonik MBOX Converter, designed for this purpose.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Import_Google_Takeout_to_External_Drive\"><\/span>Why Import Google Takeout to External Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The probable reasons for which you must perform the import of Google Takeout files are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exporting large backups from your Google Takeout will save space, <strong>optimizing storage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Archiving data allows you to have it available across multiple devices, i.e., <strong>portability <\/strong>without re-downloading.<\/li>\n<li>Google Takeout allows you to<strong> access important data offline <\/strong>that you stored in the Google ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>If you need to keep your digital assets for compliance\/audit purposes, this import helps with <strong>long-term archiving<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, it can be used for <strong>analysis<\/strong> and other purposes too, without specifically accessing Google services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_from_Google_Drive_to_External_Hard_Drive_Mac\"><\/span>How to Download from Google Drive to External Hard Drive Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, for those who are interested in a cost-free solution, they can use the long manual way. Otherwise, those interested in a quick, secure, and hassle-free import can get the professional tool as explained below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIY_to_Transfer_Data_from_Google_Takeout_to_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>DIY to Transfer Data from Google Takeout to Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The manual method is ideal for users who have a small quantity of exported data. Please follow these instructions to transfer your Takeout archive securely.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_1_Download_the_Google_Takeout_Archive\"><\/span>Phase 1) Download the Google Takeout Archive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/takeout.google.com\/\"><strong>Google Takeout<\/strong><\/a> page and select the <strong>data <\/strong>you wish to export.<\/li>\n<li>Then, click <strong>Next Step<\/strong> and choose the destination &ldquo;<strong>Download link via email<\/strong>&rdquo;.<\/li>\n<li>Next, select the<strong> .zip <\/strong>file as the archive format for easy extraction.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, pick the file size, export frequency, and press <strong>Create Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>When the export is complete, click <strong>Manage Archive\/Download<\/strong> to obtain the Takeout file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_2_Import_Google_Takeout_to_External_Drive\"><\/span>Phase 2) Import Google Takeout to External Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>First, connect your <strong>external hard drive<\/strong> or <strong>SSD<\/strong> to your computer (Windows or Mac).<\/li>\n<li>Then, wait for the drive to appear under &ldquo;<strong>This PC (Win)<\/strong>&rdquo; or &ldquo;<strong>Finder (Mac)<\/strong>&rdquo;.<\/li>\n<li>Further, go to the <strong>local folder<\/strong> where the <strong>Google Takeout .zip file <\/strong>has downloaded.<\/li>\n<li>If necessary, <strong>extract<\/strong> all of the files from the <strong>.zip<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, <strong>copy<\/strong> the <strong>folder <\/strong>or the .zip file from the local folder and<strong> paste<\/strong> it onto your<strong> external drive<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This process is straightforward and useful for transferring files. It is important to note that if the Takeout archive is large (typically over 10&ndash;15 GB), the manual copy\/paste method may cause errors or interruptions during the transfer. This results in corrupted files, incomplete moves, or failures, particularly with older drives or slower USB connections.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Download_Google_Takeout_to_External_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>Smart Download Google Takeout to External Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the <strong>MacSonik Google Takeout MBOX Converter <\/strong>for large data exports. It is automated and allows for straightforward downloading, managing, and saving of Google Takeout data to any external drive or destination folder without a difficult manual process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The only requirement is that you must first extract your Google Takeout files in MBOX format.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Import_Google_Takeout_to_External_Drive\"><\/span>Steps to Import Google Takeout to External Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>MacSonik<\/strong> <strong>MBOX File Converter Tool<\/strong> on your machine.<\/li>\n<li>Then, select <strong>Files\/Folders<\/strong>, upload your <strong>Takeout MBOX,<\/strong> and click<strong> Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, preview the data of your Google Takeout, select folders, and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, choose the output <strong>file format (PST\/PDF\/CSV\/etc)<\/strong> depending on how you want to save\/ view the data.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, set the <strong>destination path <\/strong>directly to your external drive, apply filters, and click <strong>Convert<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When it has finished, the full amount of Google Takeout data will be saved directly into the external drive in the format you select.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_the_Best_Google_Takeout_Converter_Tool\"><\/span>Benefits of the Best Google Takeout Converter Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Export directly to an external drive or USB, no local copy in between.<\/li>\n<li>Batch exporting of multiple Takeout files at the same time.<\/li>\n<li>Folder hierarchy and file metadata preserved.<\/li>\n<li>Selective exporting of specific mailboxes, Drive folders, or Photos included.<\/li>\n<li>Both Windows and Mac are compatible with a self-explanatory interface.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the Takeout contains Gmail MBOX files, you can further directly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-google-takeout-to-gmail\/\"><strong>import Google Takeout to Gmail<\/strong><\/a>, easily avoiding considerable manual work.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Transferring your Google Takeout files to an external drive is a critical part of planning for long-term data storage. Even though you can manually import Google Takeout to External Drive, it lacks reliability when downloading a large amount of data. For professionals and organizations, the dedicated Google Takeout Converter Tool allows users to exchange content from Google&rsquo;s servers to any external storage in a secure, safe, and error-free way. This is automation at its best, ensuring you have backups that are portable and verifiable.<\/p>\n<strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/convert-mbox-to-maildir\/\">Convert MBOX to Maildir<\/a><\/strong>\n<h2 class=\"faq_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761376458866\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. Can I transfer data from Google Takeout to Hard Drive directly during the export process?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>For a direct transfer, first ensure you have your Google Takeout data downloaded as an MBOX archive. Then, use the <strong>MacSonik MBOX Conversion Tool<\/strong> for immediate transfer to an external drive without losses.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761376476236\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. 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