WhatsApp: export chat - how it works
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WhatsApp offers the possibility to export selected chats - in addition to the regular backup on the mobile phone. We'll explain how to do it step by step.
Android: export WhatsApp chat
WhatsApp doesn't just export text messages. If desired, the media can also be saved externally.
- First open WhatsApp and choose a chat or group chat.
- Tap the menu button at the top right for more options. Then tap on "More".
- A new menu window opens. Select "Export Chat".
- Select whether you want to export the media with and then tap either "Without media" or "Including media". If media is saved, fewer messages are exported.
- An attachment is created in .txt format and a selection window opens. Choose how or where you want to export your chat.
Export WhatsApp chats on iOS:
WhatsApp chats on iOS can also be saved without iCloud.
- First open WhatsApp and choose a chat or group chat.
- Tap the chat name in the top center. The info window opens.
- Scroll down and tap Export Chat.
- Choose whether you want to export the media with and then tap either “Add Media” or “Without Media”.
- An attachment is created and a selection window opens. Choose how or where you want to export the chat. Tapping on “More” gives you more storage options.
In another practical tip, we explain how you can create a WhatsApp backup.