How to Export Apple Health Data to Excel
Last updated: June 29th, 2026
By Marina
Co-founder, vitalina
Apple Health has no “export to Excel” button, and its built-in export only produces a single XML file containing every data point your iPhone has ever recorded - not something you can open in a spreadsheet. The reliable way to get your data into Excel is to export a clean CSV first, then open it in Excel.
vitalina exports exactly the metrics and date range you choose as a tidy CSV, and this guide shows how to open it in Microsoft Excel and turn it into a chart or PivotTable in a couple of minutes.
Step 1: Export a CSV with vitalina
In vitalina, pick your metrics and date range, choose CSV as the format, and tap Export Now. Save the file to Files or email it to yourself so it is available on the computer running Excel. For the full walkthrough and downloadable sample files, see the CSV export guide.
Step 2: Open the CSV in Excel
The quickest way is to double-click the CSV - it opens in Excel with all columns, headers, and rows in place. For full control over how columns are parsed, open Excel first and use Data → From Text/CSV, then select the file.
Step 3: Make sure dates and numbers import correctly
If dates show up as text or decimals look off, it is almost always an encoding or locale mismatch. Using Data → From Text/CSV, set the file origin to Unicode (UTF-8) and check the column types in the preview before loading. vitalina exports UTF-8, RFC 4180-compliant CSVs, so once the origin is right, timestamps, values, and units line up cleanly.
Step 4: Chart it or build a PivotTable
Select the date column and the value column, then:
- Insert → Recommended Charts for a quick trend line of, say, your blood pressure or weight over time.
- Insert → PivotTable to summarize readings by day, week, or month - useful for averages and min/max.
Save as .xlsx to keep your charts and formatting.
Just want a ready-made chart? If you do not need a spreadsheet, vitalina's PDF export already includes doctor-ready trend charts - no Excel work required.
How much does vitalina cost?
vitalina is free with 5 unique exports and date ranges up to 14 days; CSV is included on the free tier. vitalina Pro is a one-time purchase (no subscription) that unlocks unlimited exports and date ranges up to all time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I export Apple Health data to Excel?
Apple Health has no direct Excel export. Export a CSV with vitalina (pick your metrics and date range, choose CSV, tap Export Now), then open that CSV in Excel - by double-clicking it or via Data → From Text/CSV. Excel reads the columns, headers, and timestamps directly, and you can then chart or pivot the data.
Why is my Apple Health CSV not opening correctly in Excel?
Usually it is an encoding or locale issue. Instead of double-clicking, open Excel and use Data → From Text/CSV, set the file origin to Unicode (UTF-8), and check the column types in the preview. vitalina exports UTF-8, RFC 4180-compliant CSVs, so once the origin is set the dates, decimals, and units import cleanly.
Can I make a chart of my Apple Health data in Excel?
Yes. Select the date and value columns and use Insert → Recommended Charts for a trend line, or Insert → PivotTable to summarize by day, week, or month. If you only need a doctor-ready chart, vitalina's PDF export already includes trend charts.
Does this work with Excel on Mac and iPad?
Yes. The CSV opens in Excel for Windows, Mac, iPad, and the web, as well as Google Sheets and Apple Numbers. On iPad you can export from vitalina, save to Files, and open the CSV in Excel on the same device.
Is exporting Apple Health data to Excel free?
Yes. vitalina is free with 5 unique exports and date ranges up to 14 days, and CSV is included on the free tier. vitalina Pro (a one-time purchase, no subscription) unlocks unlimited exports and date ranges up to all time.
Related: Export Apple Health data to CSV (sample files and the full export walkthrough), export to PDF (doctor-ready reports with charts), and analyze your CSV with ChatGPT.