How To Export Health Data From Iphone 2 Easy Ways
However, there may be situations when you need to view this data on a big screen or send it to your doctor. In such conditions, you will have to export the data from the iPhone’s Health app. Let us look at steps to do so.
How to export Health data using the Health app on iPhone
The Health app has a built-in feature that allows you to export your Health data as a ZIP file containing two XML files. These files have all the raw data recorded by the Health app, but it may not be readable. However, you can still use it to back up your data or import it into other apps that support XML format. Here are the steps to export your Health data using the Health app: Within the exported ZIP file, you can find:
Electrocardiograms: ECG records export_cda.xml and export.xml: Medical records Exercise routes: GPS coordinates from your workouts in .gpx format
However, you can’t view the exported Health data natively on your iPhone. Besides, there are a few drawbacks to exporting data using the Health app:
The health metrics you wish to export cannot be specified. You can select a specific date or date range while exporting data. Health information is exported into an XML file that is complex to read.
Because of the aforementioned reasons it’s recommended to export your Health data using third-party apps which offer a user-friendly interface.
How to export Health data using a third-party app on iPhone
Besides the default Health app on your iPhone, you can also use third-party apps to export your Health data. We have opted for the Health Reports app as it allows you to select specific health metrics to include in a report, which can be exported as a PDF, CSV or JSON file. Here’s how you can use the app: Wrapping up… So these are the ways to export and import your valuable health data from the iPhone. Health is wealth. Using the data to understand it better and improve yourself is always recommended. We live in a busy world but even then taking care of our precious health should not be compromised. I hope you follow good eating habits and have a healthy lifestyle. If this guide was able to help export your health data, don’t forget to leave us a comment stating which method you found to be the most useful. Also read:
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