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Import Foursquare Places to Apple Maps
Transfer your Foursquare and Swarm saved places to Apple Maps Guides. Export your checkins and favorites, then convert them instantly. Free and private.
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How to Export from Foursquare
Step 1: Request Your Data
Foursquare and Swarm allow you to download your personal data for privacy and portability:
- Open your Foursquare account (or Swarm app)
- Go to Settings → Privacy & Data
- Look for "Download My Data" or "Export Data"
- Request a data download of your saved places and venues
Step 2: Get Your JSON Export
Foursquare will email you a download link with your data:
- Check your email for the Foursquare data export link
- Download the JSON file containing all your saved places
- The export includes venue names, addresses, and check-in history
Step 3: Upload to GoToAppleMaps
Convert your Foursquare data to an Apple Maps Guide:
- Visit GoToAppleMaps.com
- Upload your Foursquare JSON file
- The tool will match each venue to Apple Maps
- Get your Apple Maps Guide link in minutes
Transfer details
What Gets Transferred
When you convert your Foursquare data to Apple Maps, the following information is transferred:
- Venue Names — All your saved restaurant, bar, and location names
- Addresses — Complete location details with coordinates
- Categories — Restaurant, coffee, park, museum, and other venue types
Coming Soon
Native Foursquare JSON Import: We're developing direct support for Foursquare JSON files to make the conversion even faster. Currently, you can convert your Foursquare data via CSV format or our file converter.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer my Swarm checkins to Apple Maps?
Yes! Swarm is owned by Foursquare and uses the same data export system. Request a data download from your Swarm account and upload it to GoToAppleMaps to create an Apple Maps Guide.
Will my Foursquare ratings and notes transfer?
Venue names, addresses, and categories will transfer automatically. Custom notes and personal ratings may require manual addition in Apple Maps for the best experience.
How long does Foursquare take to send me my data?
Foursquare typically sends your data export within 24-48 hours. Once you receive it, you can upload to GoToAppleMaps and convert in minutes.
Is my Foursquare data kept private?
Yes, your data is processed on our servers and never shared or sold. No signup required, no data collection, completely private conversion from Foursquare to Apple Maps.