Apple Health → Google Sheets
Apple Health to Google Sheets: Export CSV, Then Import
Export CSV or XLSX, then use File → Import. Apple Health does not sync to Google Sheets. Health Data Export and the free converter create the spreadsheet file you upload.
Quick answer
| Goal | Use this path | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One-time Apple Health chart in Google Sheets | Export CSV → import to Sheets | CSV is simple, portable, and easy for Sheets to parse into rows and columns. |
| Cleaner spreadsheet file before upload | Export XLSX → upload to Drive | XLSX is easier to preview locally before Google converts it. |
| AI or automation after Sheets | Export JSON or CSV → summarize selected metrics | Keep the raw archive local, then share only the rows or summary you actually need. |
Where we lose
Health Data Export does not currently offer native, always-on Google Sheets sync. If you need a live spreadsheet that updates every hour without manual import, use a supported automation route such as Dropbox, Nextcloud/WebDAV, REST API, or Home Assistant and connect that pipeline to Sheets yourself.
How to export Apple Health to Google Sheets
- Export Apple Health data with Health Data Export, or use the free browser converter if you already have Apple's
export.xml. - Choose CSV for the simplest Google Sheets import, or XLSX if you want to inspect the spreadsheet first.
- Open Google Sheets and choose File → Import → Upload, then select the exported file.
- Choose whether to create a new spreadsheet or append the data to an existing workbook.
- Build charts, pivot tables, filters, or a small summary sheet before sharing anything with an AI assistant.
Spreadsheet workflows need a CSV or XLSX file, not raw export.xml alone. JSON is for scripts. Convert export.xml first, or export CSV/XLSX from the app, then import that file.
Best Apple Health data to send to Sheets
- Steps and workouts: easy to chart by day, week, or month.
- Sleep and HRV: useful for trend review, but keep date ranges tight so the sheet stays manageable.
- Weight, VO2 max, resting heart rate: good candidates for a compact dashboard.
- Everything at once: possible, but often too noisy. Start with the metric you actually want to analyze.