How do I save a WhatsApp chat as a file?

How do I save a WhatsApp chat as a file - briefly?

To save a WhatsApp chat as a file, you can use the email feature within the app. Open the chat you want to save, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner, select "More," and then choose "Export Chat." This will allow you to send the chat via email, where you can save it as a text or PDF file.

How do I save a WhatsApp chat as a file - in detail?

To save a WhatsApp chat as a file, you can follow these detailed steps:

On Android:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
  2. Select the Chat: Navigate to the conversation or group chat that you want to save.
  3. Chat Settings: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen to open the chat menu.
  4. More Options: From the dropdown menu, select "More" to access additional options.
  5. Export Chat: Choose "Export chat". You will be prompted to select whether you want to include media or not.
  6. Save Location: Select the location where you would like to save the chat (e.g., Google Drive, local storage).
  7. Confirm Export: Confirm your choice, and the chat will be saved as a text file with an .txt extension.

On iOS:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Select the Chat: Navigate to the conversation or group chat that you want to save.
  3. Chat Settings: Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to open the chat menu.
  4. Export Chat: Scroll down and tap on "Export Chat". You will be prompted to select whether you want to include media or not.
  5. Save Location: Choose where you would like to save the chat (e.g., Mail, iCloud Drive, etc.).
  6. Confirm Export: Confirm your choice, and the chat will be saved as a text file with an .txt extension.

Using WhatsApp Web or Desktop:

  1. Open WhatsApp Web/Desktop: Access WhatsApp via your web browser or desktop application.
  2. Select the Chat: Click on the conversation or group chat that you want to save.
  3. Chat Menu: Click on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen to open the chat menu.
  4. More Options: Select "More" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Export Chat: Choose "Export chat". You will be prompted to select whether you want to include media or not.
  6. Save Location: Select the location where you would like to save the chat (e.g., Downloads folder, local storage).
  7. Confirm Export: Confirm your choice, and the chat will be saved as a text file with an .txt extension.