Export Apple Health Data to CSV

Open your health data in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app

Last updated: August 2nd, 2026

Co-founder, vitalina

Apple Health records a huge amount of data - heart rate, sleep stages, workouts, steps, blood pressure, and more - but getting that data into a spreadsheet is surprisingly hard. Apple's built-in export dumps everything as a single XML file that can be gigabytes in size and is not something you can open in Excel.

vitalina solves this by reading your Apple Health data on your iPhone and exporting it as clean, standards-compliant CSV files you can open directly in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers, or any data tool - no cloud upload, no account required.

Why CSV?

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is the universal format for tabular data. Every spreadsheet app, database tool, and programming language can read it. When you export Apple Health data as CSV with vitalina, you get:

One row per data point - each heart rate reading, each sleep session, each workout is its own row
RFC 4180 formatting - the standard CSV specification, so special characters and commas in fields are properly escaped
UTF-8 encoding with a BOM - Excel detects the encoding automatically, so units like °C and accented characters display correctly even on Windows
One table per file - every .csv has its header on line 1 and a single schema, so it opens in Excel, Google Sheets, pandas, or Python's csv module with zero preprocessing
ISO 8601 dates - timestamps that Excel, Sheets, and programming languages all understand

Looking to export Apple Health data to Excel?

CSV is the easiest way to get Apple Health data into Excel. Double-click the exported file and it opens directly in Excel with all columns, rows, and headers intact. From there you can create pivot tables, charts, or filter by date range - no conversion or import wizard required. The same file also works with Google Sheets and Apple Numbers.

For a step-by-step Excel walkthrough - importing, fixing formatting, and building charts - see the Excel export guide.

How to export Apple Health data as CSV

Step 1: Download vitalina

Download vitalina from the App Store. It's free with no account or sign-up.

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Step 2: Allow access to Apple Health

Tap Allow Health Access and confirm the permissions. vitalina only requests read access - it cannot modify your data. Everything is processed locally on your iPhone.

Step 3: Select the metrics you want

Choose from 100+ health metrics across 9 categories: vitals (heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen, and more), activity (steps, distance, active energy), mobility, body measurements (weight, BMI), sleep analysis, workouts, nutrition, cycle tracking, and mental health. Select as many as you need - vitalina groups them into the right CSV schema automatically.

Step 4: Pick a date range

Choose Last 7 days or Last 14 days for free, or upgrade to vitalina Pro for 30 days, 3 months, 1 year, all-time history, or a custom date range.

Step 5: Select CSV as your format

In the format picker, tap CSV. This is the format that opens directly in Excel, Google Sheets, and Numbers.

vitalina format selection showing PDF, CSV, and JSON options

Step 6: Tap Export Now

Tap Export Now. vitalina reads your Apple Health data and generates a clean CSV file - usually within a few seconds, even for months of data.

Step 7: Open in Excel or share

Preview the file, then tap Export to open the iOS share sheet. From there you can:

AirDrop to your Mac and double-click to open in Excel
Save to Files or iCloud Drive
Email to yourself or your care team
Upload to Google Drive to open as a Google Sheet

CSV column schemas

vitalina writes one single-schema table per kind of health data. Each table has a fixed set of columns with clear headers and lives in its own .csv file - ready to use in Excel or Google Sheets without any reformatting.

Health Records

Heart Rate, Steps, Blood Pressure, Weight, and more

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DateISO 8601 timestamp (e.g. 2026-04-20T08:05:00Z)

TypeData type name (e.g. Heart Rate, Blood Pressure Systolic)

ValueNumeric measurement

UnitUnit of measurement (bpm, mmHg, count, kg, ...)

SourceApp or device that recorded the data

DeviceHardware device name (if available)

health-records-sample.csv - open this file in Excel or Google Sheets to see the exact format.

Sleep Analysis

Nightly sleep sessions with stage breakdowns

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DateNight date (yyyy-MM-dd)

Total SleepTotal sleep duration (h:mm)

Time in BedTotal time in bed (h:mm)

REMREM sleep duration (h:mm)

REM %REM as percentage of total sleep

DeepDeep sleep duration (h:mm)

Deep %Deep as percentage of total sleep

CoreCore (light) sleep duration (h:mm)

Core %Core as percentage of total sleep

AwakeTime awake during the night (h:mm)

Heart RateAverage sleeping heart rate (bpm)

Respiratory RateAverage respiratory rate (breaths/min)

SourceRecording app or device

sleep-sample.csv - open this file in Excel or Google Sheets to see the exact format.

Workouts

Individual workout sessions with performance metrics

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DateISO 8601 start timestamp

TypeWorkout type (Running, Cycling, Swimming, ...)

DurationElapsed time (mm:ss or h:mm:ss)

Distance (km)Total distance in kilometers

Energy (kcal)Active calories burned

Avg HRAverage heart rate (bpm)

Min HRMinimum heart rate (bpm)

Max HRMaximum heart rate (bpm)

CadenceSteps or revolutions per minute

Elevation Gain (m)Meters climbed

Temperature (°C)Ambient temperature

SourceRecording app or device

Activity Type IDHealthKit's numeric workout code (37 = Running) - locale-stable, unlike the localized Type column

Duration (s)Elapsed time as plain seconds, ready for sums and averages

workouts-sample.csv - open this file in Excel or Google Sheets to see the exact format.

Empty cells mean the metric was not recorded for that entry. Most spreadsheet apps handle this gracefully - you can filter or sort without any issues.

Multi-table exports arrive as a zip bundle

Because every .csv file holds exactly one table, an export that produces several tables - an "Export All" report combining metrics, sleep, and workouts, or an ECG export with its waveform data - arrives as a single zip archive. Double-click it on Mac or Windows and you get one folder with one .csv per table, plus a metadata.json that lists every file with a stable section id and row count - so scripts can identify each table without matching on column names.

The same applies when you turn on the optional patient details (name, date of birth, report title): they travel in metadata.json, never inside the data tables, so you can delete or withhold that one file without touching a single measurement. A single-metric export without personal details stays a plain .csv, exactly as before.

Download a sample export bundle →

CSV vs PDF vs JSON - which format should you use?

CSV - for spreadsheets and data analysis

Best when you want to open your health data in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers. Create charts, pivot tables, or filter by date. Also works for importing into databases, R, Python, or other data tools. This is the format most people need when they search for "export Apple Health data to Excel".

PDF - for doctors and appointments

Best when you need to share a report with your doctor. Includes trend charts, formatted tables, and clean layout your care team can read immediately. Print it or email it before your appointment. Learn more about PDF export →

JSON - for developers and automation

Best for developers building custom dashboards, data pipelines, or automated analysis. Structured format with nested objects, sorted keys, and pretty-printed output. Import directly into JavaScript, Python, R, or any programming language.

How much does CSV export cost?

vitalina is free with 5 unique exports, all three formats (CSV, PDF, JSON), and date ranges up to 14 days. vitalina Pro is a one-time purchase from €3.99 (max €4.99 by region, no subscription) that unlocks unlimited exports, extended date ranges up to all time, and Shortcuts automation. Re-exporting the same configuration is always free.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you export Apple Health data to Excel?

Yes. vitalina exports Apple Health data as CSV files, which open directly in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Apple Numbers. CSV is the universal spreadsheet format - double-click the file and it opens with all columns and rows ready to use. No conversion or import wizard needed.

Can you export Apple Health data to CSV?

Yes. Apple Health's built-in export only produces an unfiltered XML dump of your entire health history. vitalina lets you pick specific metrics and date ranges and export them as clean, standards-compliant CSV files - ready for Excel, Google Sheets, or any data tool.

What data is included in the CSV export?

vitalina can export 100+ health metrics as single-schema CSV tables: Health Records (heart rate, blood pressure, steps, weight, blood oxygen, and more), Sleep Analysis (nightly sessions with REM, deep, and core sleep breakdowns), Workouts (individual sessions with duration, distance, heart rate, cadence, elevation, and a numeric activity-type code), and ECG summaries with full waveform traces. Each table is its own .csv file with the header on line 1. You choose which metrics to include.

Does the CSV file work with Google Sheets?

Yes. The CSV files use RFC 4180 formatting and UTF-8 encoding, which Google Sheets handles natively. Upload to Google Drive and it opens as a spreadsheet automatically, or use File → Import in an existing sheet.

Why is my CSV export a zip file?

Each .csv file vitalina produces holds exactly one table, so it opens in Excel or pandas with zero preprocessing. When an export contains more than one table (an Export All report, or an ECG export with waveforms) or includes your optional personal details, the files are packaged into a single zip archive. Unzip it (double-click on Mac or Windows) to get one folder with one .csv per table plus a metadata.json that lists them. A single-metric export without personal details stays a plain .csv file.

Is the CSV export free?

Yes. CSV export is available for free with up to 5 unique exports and date ranges up to 14 days. vitalina Pro (a one-time purchase, no subscription) unlocks unlimited exports and extended date ranges up to all time.

Is my health data safe when I export to CSV?

Yes. vitalina processes everything locally on your iPhone. Nothing is uploaded to any server. There is no account, no cloud storage, and no analytics. The CSV file stays on your device until you choose to share it.

Can I analyze my CSV export with ChatGPT?

Yes. Upload your CSV file to ChatGPT and it can summarize trends, calculate averages, create charts, and spot patterns in your health data. Not sure what to ask? See our ready-to-use ChatGPT prompts for health data →

What languages does vitalina support?

vitalina is fully localized in 7 languages - English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Russian. The app interface and every Apple Health metric name are translated, so your exports come out in your language. This page is in English, but the app follows your device language with no setup required. For example, Heart Rate appears as:

Language	Heart Rate
EnglishEnglish	Heart Rate
GermanDeutsch	Herzfrequenz
SpanishEspañol	Frecuencia cardíaca
FrenchFrançais	Fréquence cardiaque
Portuguese (Brazil)Português (Brasil)	Frequência cardíaca
Japanese日本語	心拍数
RussianРусский	Пульс

The exact CSV columns, documented

vitalina's CSV exports use a defined schema. The Export Format Reference lists every column - Date, Type, Value, Unit, Source, and Device - plus the richer Sleep Analysis and Workout layouts, and a searchable dictionary of every exportable Apple Health metric.

Read the export format reference →

Export guides by metric

Step-by-step tutorials for exporting specific health metrics from Apple Health.