How to save WhatsApp correspondence on a computer in PDF format?

How to save WhatsApp correspondence on a computer in PDF format - briefly?

To save WhatsApp correspondence on your computer in PDF format, you can use the built-in email function within WhatsApp. Simply select the conversation you want to save, tap on "More" (three vertical dots), choose "Email Conversation," and then send it to your email address. Once received, open the email on your computer and print or save the attachment as a PDF.

How to save WhatsApp correspondence on a computer in PDF format - in detail?

To save WhatsApp correspondence on your computer in PDF format, you can follow these detailed steps:

1. Exporting Chats from WhatsApp:

   • Open WhatsApp Web or the desktop app on your computer. If you haven't used it before, scan the QR code with your phone to log in.
   • Navigate to the chat you want to save. You can export individual chats or group chats.
   • Click on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the chat window.
   • Select "More" from the dropdown menu.
   • Choose "Export Chat." A pop-up will appear asking whether you want to include media or not. Make your selection and click "Export."
   • This action will generate a ZIP file containing all the messages and media from the selected chat.

2. Converting Exported Files to PDF:

   • Locate the ZIP file on your computer. By default, it is saved in the "Documents" folder under the name of the contact or group.
   • Right-click on the ZIP file and select "Extract All." Choose a destination folder where you want to extract the files.
   • Once extracted, you will see an HTML file named after the contact or group. This file contains all the messages from the chat.
   • Open the HTML file using any web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).

3. Converting HTML to PDF:

   • With the HTML file open in your browser, press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac) to bring up the print dialog box.
   • In the "Destination" dropdown menu, select "Save as PDF."
   • Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the PDF file and give it a name.
   • Click "Save" to convert the HTML file into a PDF format.

4. Reviewing Your PDF:

   • Open the saved PDF file to ensure that all messages have been properly converted and are readable.
   • If necessary, repeat the process for other chats you wish to save in PDF format.

By following these steps, you can easily save your WhatsApp correspondence on your computer in a convenient and accessible PDF format.