How to Export WhatsApp Chat History
Export your WhatsApp chat history as a .txt file and analyze it with ChatAnalyzer.
Step-by-step instructions
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Step 1: Open the chat
Open WhatsApp and navigate to the individual or group chat you want to export.
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Step 2: Open chat menu
Tap the three dots menu (⋮) in the top right corner of the chat screen.
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Step 3: Select Export Chat
Tap "More" → "Export Chat". On iPhone, tap the contact/group name at the top → "Export Chat".
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Step 4: Choose Without Media
Select "Without Media" — this gives you a .txt file that uploads and processes much faster.
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Step 5: Save and upload
Share the .txt file to yourself (email, Files app, etc.), then upload it to ChatAnalyzer.
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Why choose "Without Media"?
Media files (photos, videos) are not needed for text analysis and would make the export file unnecessarily large. The .txt file without media contains all the message text you need.
Can I export group chats?
Yes — the process is the same for both individual and group chats. Group chats often provide more interesting analysis results with multiple participants.
What if the export option is missing?
Make sure you're using an up-to-date version of WhatsApp. The export feature is available on both Android and iOS.
Is there a message limit?
WhatsApp exports up to 40,000 messages with media or 100,000 messages without media. ChatAnalyzer can handle files up to 50MB (Pro) or 5MB (Free).