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-# Dawarich
+# 🌍 Dawarich: Your Self-Hosted Location History Tracker
-
 
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-## Screenshots
+---
+
+## 📸 Screenshots
 
 ![Map](screenshots/map.jpeg)
+*Map View*
 
 ![Stats](screenshots/stats.jpeg)
+*Statistics Overview*
 
 ![Import](screenshots/imports.jpeg)
+*Imports page*
 
-Dawarich is a self-hosted web application to replace Google Timeline (aka Google Location History). It allows you to import your location history from Google Maps Timeline and Owntracks, view it on a map and see some statistics, such as the number of countries and cities visited, and distance traveled.
+---
 
-You can find changelog [here](CHANGELOG.md).
+## 🗺️ About Dawarich
 
-## Disclaimer
+**Dawarich** is a self-hosted web app designed to replace Google Timeline (aka Google Location History). It enables you to:
+- Visualize your data on an interactive map.
+- Import your location history from Google Maps Timeline and Owntracks.
+- Explore statistics like the number of countries and cities visited, total distance traveled, and more!
 
-⚠️ The project is under very active development.
+📄 **Changelog**: Find the latest updates [here](CHANGELOG.md).
 
-⚠️ Expect bugs and breaking changes.
+---
 
-⚠️ Do not delete your original Google Maps
+## ⚠️ Disclaimer
-Timeline data after importing it to Dawarich.
 
-⚠️ Export your data from Dawarich using built-in
+- 🛠️ **Under active development**: Expect frequent updates, bugs, and breaking changes.
-export functionality before updating to a new version.
+- ❌ **Do not delete your original data** after importing into Dawarich.
+- 📦 **Backup before updates**: Always [backup your data](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/backup-and-restore) before upgrading.
+- 🔄 **Stay up-to-date**: Make sure you're running the latest version for the best experience.
 
-⚠️ Try to keep Dawarich up-to-date to have the latest features and bug fixes.
+---
 
-## Usage
+## 🧭 Supported Location Tracking
 
-Following sources of live data are supported:
+You can track your location with the following apps:
 
-- [Overland](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#overland)
+- 🌍 [Overland](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#overland)
-- [OwnTracks](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#owntracks)
+- 🛰️ [OwnTracks](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#owntracks)
-- [GPSLogger](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#gps-logger)
+- 🗺️ [GPSLogger](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#gps-logger)
-- [Home Assistant](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#homeassistant)
+- 🏡 [Home Assistant](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#homeassistant)
 
-To track your location, install the [Owntracks app](https://owntracks.org/booklet/guide/apps/) or [Overland app](https://overland.p3k.app/) on your phone and configure it to send location updates to your Dawarich instance.
+Simply install one of the supported apps on your device and configure it to send location updates to your Dawarich instance.
 
-### OwnTracks
+---
 
-The url to send the location updates to is `http://<your-dawarich-instance>/api/v1/owntracks/points?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY`.
+## 🚀 How to Start Dawarich Locally
 
-Currently, the app only supports [HTTP mode](https://owntracks.org/booklet/tech/http/) of OwnTracks.
+1. Clone the repository.
+2. Run the following command to start the app:
+   ```bash
+   docker-compose up
+   ```
+3. Access the app at `http://localhost:3000`.
 
-### Overland
+⏹️ **To stop the app**, press `Ctrl+C`.
 
-The url to send the location updates to is `http://<your-dawarich-instance>/api/v1/overland/batches?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY`.
+---
 
-Your API key can be found and/or generated in the user settings.
+## 🔧 How to Install Dawarich
 
-To import your Google Maps Timeline data, download your location history from [Google Takeout](https://takeout.google.com/) and upload it to Dawarich.
+- **[Docker Setup](https://dawarich.app /docs/intro#setup-your-dawarich-instance)**
-
+- **[Synology](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/platforms/synology)**
-## How-to's
-
-- [How to set up reverse proxy](docs/how_to_setup_reverse_proxy.md)
-- [How to import Google Takeout to Dawarich](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/import-existing-data#sources-of-data)
-- [How to import Google Semantic History to Dawarich](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/import-existing-data#semantic-location-history)
-- [How to import Google Maps Timeline Data to Dawarich](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/import-existing-data#recordsjson)
-- [How to track your location to Dawarich with Overland](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#overland)
-- [How to track your location to Dawarich with OwnTracks](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#owntracks)
-- [How to export your data from Dawarich](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/export-your-data)
-
-More guides can be found in the [Docs](https://dawarich.app/docs/intro)
-
-## Features
-
-### Location Tracking
-
-You can track your location using the Owntracks or Overland app.
-
-### Location history
-
-You can view your location history on a map. On the map you can enable/disable the following layers:
-
-- Heatmap
-- Points
-- Lines between points
-- Fog of War
-- Areas
-
-### Visits (beta)
-
-Dawarich can suggest places you've visited and allow you to confirm or reject them.
-
-### Statistics
-
-You can see the number of countries and cities visited, the distance traveled, and the time spent in each country, splitted by years and months.
-
-### Import
-
-You can import your existing location history from:
-
-- Google Maps Timeline
-- OwnTracks
-- Strava
-- Immich
-- Your own GPX files
-- Your own GeoJSON files
-- Your photos' EXIF data
-
-### Export
-
-You can export your data to GeoJSON or GPX format.
-
-## How to start the app locally
-
-`docker-compose up` to start the app. The app will be available at `http://localhost:3000`.
-
-Press `Ctrl+C` to stop the app.
-
-## How to install the app
-
-**[Docker](https://dawarich.app/docs/intro#setup-your-dawarich-instance)**
-
-**[Synology](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/platforms/synology)**
-
-### Default credentials
 
+🆕 **Default Credentials**
 - **Username**: `user@domain.com`
 - **Password**: `password`
+(Feel free to change them in the account settings.)
 
-Feel free to change them both in the Account section.
+---
 
-## Environment variables
+## 📊 Features
 
-See the docs on the [website](https://dawarich.app/docs/environment-variables-and-settings)
+### 🔍 Location Tracking
+- Track your live location using one of the [supported apps](#-supported-location-tracking).
 
-## Star History
+### 🗺️ Location History Visualization
+- View your historical data on a map with customizable layers:
+  - Heatmap
+  - Points
+  - Lines between points
+  - Fog of War
+
+### 🔵 Areas
+- Draw areas on the map so Dawarich could suggest your visits there.
+
+### 📍 Visits (Beta)
+- Dawarich can suggest places you've visited and allow you to confirm or reject them.
+
+### 📊 Statistics
+- Analyze your travel history: number of countries/cities visited, distance traveled, and time spent, broken down by year and month.
+
+### 📥 Import Your Data
+- Import from various sources:
+  - Google Maps Timeline
+  - OwnTracks
+  - Strava
+  - Immich
+  - GPX/GeoJSON files
+  - Photos’ EXIF data
+
+### 📤 Export Your Data
+- Export your data to GeoJSON or GPX formats.
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Guides and Tutorials
+
+- [Set up Reverse Proxy](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/reverse-proxy)
+- [Import Google Takeout](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/import-existing-data#sources-of-data)
+- [Track Location with Overland](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#overland)
+- [Track Location with OwnTracks](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/track-your-location#owntracks)
+- [Export Your Data](https://dawarich.app/docs/tutorials/export-your-data)
+
+🛠️ More guides available in the [Docs](https://dawarich.app/docs/intro).
+
+---
+
+## 🛠️ Environment Variables
+
+Check the documentation on the [website](https://dawarich.app/docs/environment-variables-and-settings) for detailed information about environment variables and settings.
+
+---
+
+## 💫 Star History
 
 As you could probably guess, I like statistics.