ChatVault for WhatsApp

Q: Which export formats does ChatVault support?

ChatVault can save WhatsApp Web conversations as HTML, CSV, Excel, TXT, or JSON. HTML is best for reading, CSV and Excel are useful for spreadsheets, TXT is simple to search, and JSON is useful for structured workflows.

Export selected WhatsApp Web conversations into clean ZIP backups with messages, media, and metadata. Choose a chat, set the date range, pick a format, and keep the archive under your control.

Add to Chrome

web.whatsapp.com

Project archive

Hey, I added the final brief here so it does not get lost.10:21

final-brief.pdf2.1 MB

Got it. I'll save this chat with the PDF before we close the project.10:24

Thanks. The notes from last week are in this thread too.10:25

Backup ready248 messages · 36 media files

Your data stays yoursProcessed in your browser workflow

Complete archivesMessages, photos and attachments

Exact date rangesExport only what you actually need

Workflow

Archive a conversation without turning it into a manual project.

ChatVault focuses on the narrow job people actually need: select the chat, define the range, and download a backup that can be opened later.

Select the chat

Use the extension popup inside WhatsApp Web to choose the conversation you want to preserve.

Control the range

The paid plan lets you set exact start and end dates instead of grabbing only the latest messages.

Download a real archive

Messages, your selected export format, media files, and an optional failure report are packaged into one ZIP file.

Backup contents

Readable exports, not a mystery download.

Pick the format that matches the way you want to review, search, or store the conversation later.

ZIP package

Messages + media

ChatVault for WhatsApp - Project archive.zip
chat_Project_archive.html
media/photo_1.jpg
media/document_2.pdf
report.txt if a media file cannot be fetched

Export formats

Choose per backup

HTML

Best for reviewing the conversation in a browser with a readable chat-style layout.

CSV

Best for spreadsheets, filtering, and structured record keeping.

Excel

Best for teams that prefer a workbook-style export.

TXT and JSON

Best for plain-text storage, automation, or importing into another tool.

Pricing

Simple pricing for long histories and date-based exports.

Free mode is useful for quick backups. The paid plan is for people who need full history access, exact date ranges, and repeatable archiving without the 50-message cap.

Unlimited exports by date range
Full chat history access for long conversations
Media-aware ZIP backups
Priority support and future paid features

FAQ

Questions before you export WhatsApp Web chats?

Clear answers for people who want to back up WhatsApp conversations, save media, choose the right export format, or archive long chat histories safely.

Can I export WhatsApp Web chats with media?

Yes. ChatVault exports the selected WhatsApp Web conversation into a ZIP backup and can include available photos, videos, audio files, documents, and other attachments when WhatsApp Web makes them accessible in the browser.

Which export formats does ChatVault support?

ChatVault can save WhatsApp Web conversations as HTML, CSV, Excel, TXT, or JSON. HTML is best for reading, CSV and Excel are useful for spreadsheets, TXT is simple to search, and JSON is useful for structured workflows.

Can I export a WhatsApp chat by date range?

Yes. Premium unlocks exact start and end date ranges, which is useful for long conversations, project records, business archives, and repeatable backups.

Does ChatVault upload my WhatsApp messages to a server?

No. ChatVault is designed around a local browser workflow. The selected chat is processed in the browser and the finished ZIP file is downloaded to your device.

Why can some WhatsApp media files be missing from an export?

Media availability depends on what WhatsApp Web can load at export time. If media is missing, open the media in WhatsApp Web, refresh the tab, and run the backup again. ChatVault can include a report file when some media cannot be fetched.

Is ChatVault useful for long WhatsApp conversations?

Yes. The free mode is useful for quick exports, while Premium is built for long histories, full conversation records, exact date ranges, and repeatable archiving.

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Unlock complete WhatsApp archives.

ChatVault Premium removes the 50-message ceiling for people who need long conversation records, exact date ranges, media-aware ZIP backups, and repeatable exports they can actually trust.

Why upgrade

Exact date ranges

Choose the start and end date for the export instead of saving only the latest free-mode messages.

Long history backups

Work through large conversations when you need a serious record, not a small snapshot.

Media-aware archives

ChatVault packages downloaded images, documents, audio, and video in the ZIP when WhatsApp Web makes them available.

Future Premium features

Premium is the plan for heavier workflows, priority improvements, and future paid capabilities.

Free vs Premium

Free

Quick export for the newest messages.
TXT, CSV, Excel, HTML, and JSON formats.
Useful for small backups and testing the workflow.

Premium

Removes the 50-message free cap.
Unlocks exact date-based exports for long histories.
Better for repeatable archiving, records, and focused backups.
License activation is handled directly in the extension settings.

Activation takes less than a minute

1 Buy Premium

Use the secure checkout. The license key is sent to the email used for purchase.

2 Open settings

Open the ChatVault popup, go to Settings, and find the Premium Activation section.

3 Activate license

Paste the key, click Activate, and Premium export options become available in the browser.

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Learning guide

Learn ChatVault from first export to reliable archives.

This guide explains the full workflow: preparing WhatsApp Web, choosing a chat, selecting a format, running the backup, understanding the ZIP file, and avoiding the common causes of incomplete exports.

1. Before you start

ChatVault works with WhatsApp Web in Chrome or another Chromium-based browser. Make sure WhatsApp Web is open, logged in, and the conversation you want to export can be loaded normally.

Install ChatVault from the Chrome Web Store.
Open WhatsApp Web and keep the tab active while exporting.
If you bought Premium, activate the license in Settings before choosing a custom date range.
For long chats, give WhatsApp Web time to load older messages before starting a large archive.

2. Run your first export

The extension popup walks you through the backup. The safest flow is to choose the chat first, then range, then format, and keep the popup open until the ZIP is saved.

1
Open WhatsApp Web
Go to WhatsApp Web and select the conversation you want to archive. If needed, scroll to load older messages.
2
Open ChatVault
Click the ChatVault icon in the browser toolbar. If the chat list looks stale, use the refresh option in the popup.
3
Select a chat
Choose the contact or group from the dropdown. ChatVault uses that selected conversation as the export target.
4
Choose range and format
Free mode exports the newest messages. Premium enables exact start and end dates. Choose TXT, CSV, Excel, HTML, or JSON.
5
Start the backup
Click the backup button and keep the popup open while messages and media are collected. The status changes while the ZIP is being prepared.
6
Verify the ZIP
Open the downloaded archive and check the main chat file, the media folder if included, and any report file.

3. Choose the right format

All formats export the same conversation data, but each one is optimized for a different job.

HTML

Best for reading later in a browser with a clean chat-style layout.

CSV / Excel

Best for filtering, spreadsheets, reviews, research, and structured records.

TXT

Best for a lightweight plain-text archive and quick search across messages.

JSON

Best for importing the export into another tool or using it in automation.

4. Understand the ZIP file

The downloaded archive is named like ChatVault for WhatsApp - Contact Name.zip. Inside, ChatVault creates a main export file named like chat_contact_name.html, chat_contact_name.csv, or the format you selected.

Main chat file

The selected format contains messages, timestamps, senders, and references to media paths when media is available.

media/ folder

Images, documents, audio, and video are stored under media/ when WhatsApp Web provides downloadable data.

report.txt

If some media cannot be fetched, ChatVault can still finish the export and include a report describing failed items.

Local archive

The ZIP is downloaded to your device. Store, share, or delete it according to your own privacy needs.

5. Use Premium for long histories

Premium is useful when a conversation is too large for a quick export or when you need an exact period for records.

1
Activate your key
Open Settings in the ChatVault popup, paste the license key, and click Activate.
2
Pick a focused date range
For very long conversations, export month-by-month or project-by-project to keep ZIP files easier to review.
3
Repeat when needed
Use consistent file naming and store your archives in a dedicated folder so records stay organized.

Need exact date ranges and full-history exports?

Open the Premium view to see what the upgrade unlocks and buy a license key.

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6. Troubleshooting and best practices

WhatsApp Web changes often, and media availability depends on what the browser can access at export time. These checks solve most backup issues.

Refresh WhatsApp Web if the chat list is empty or the selected chat is not detected.
Keep the ChatVault popup open until the ZIP is downloaded.
Avoid switching accounts or closing WhatsApp Web during export.
If media is missing, check report.txt and retry after opening that media inside WhatsApp Web.
If something still does not work, it may be caused by a recent WhatsApp Web change - contact us with a short description and we will try to fix it.
For important archives, open the ZIP immediately and verify the message count, date range, and media folder.

ChatVault depends on the current WhatsApp Web interface. If WhatsApp updates its structure and export behavior changes, refresh WhatsApp Web, update the extension, retry the backup, and send us details if the issue continues.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ChatVault for WhatsApp ("ChatVault", "we", "us", or "our") handles information when you use the browser extension and this website.

Chat and media data

ChatVault accesses the WhatsApp Web conversation and media you choose so it can create your requested export. This content is processed as part of the browser workflow and packaged for download to your device. We do not operate a server that receives or stores the contents of your exported chats.

Your exported ZIP files remain under your control. You are responsible for storing, sharing, and protecting them appropriately.

Information we may receive

If you contact us, we receive the email address and information you include in your message. Website contact form messages are delivered through a third-party form provider.
If you purchase a paid license, the payment and licensing provider processes transaction, billing, and license information needed to complete and manage the purchase. We do not receive your full payment-card details.
This website may use privacy-focused traffic analytics to understand aggregate visits and improve the site. The analytics provider may process technical information such as page views, browser type, device type, referral source, and approximate location derived from an IP address.

How information is used

We use information we receive to provide support, manage licenses and purchases, prevent abuse, maintain the extension, and improve ChatVault. We do not sell your personal information or chat content.

Third-party services

ChatVault works with WhatsApp Web and may use third-party services for extension distribution, payments, licensing, website analytics, and contact form delivery. Those services process information under their own privacy policies. ChatVault is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp LLC or Meta Platforms, Inc.

Data retention and security

Support correspondence and purchase or license records may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide support, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and prevent fraud. We use reasonable safeguards, but no electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your choices

You can stop the extension's access by disabling or uninstalling it. You may also contact us to ask about personal information held directly by us or to request its correction or deletion, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when the product or our practices change. The revised version will be posted here with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact

For privacy questions, email pgbuilds.tech@gmail.com.

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Terms of Use

Last updated: July 15, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your use of the ChatVault for WhatsApp browser extension and website. By installing, purchasing, or using ChatVault, you agree to these terms.

Permitted use

ChatVault is provided for lawful personal backup, record keeping, and other uses for which you have the necessary rights and permissions. You are responsible for complying with applicable laws, privacy obligations, contractual duties, and the rights of conversation participants.

Prohibited use

You may not use ChatVault to unlawfully access, collect, disclose, sell, or distribute another person's information; violate intellectual-property or privacy rights; interfere with WhatsApp or any other service; bypass access controls; distribute malware; or engage in fraudulent or abusive activity.

Accounts and third-party services

You are responsible for your WhatsApp account, browser, device, exported files, and compliance with the terms of any third-party service you use. ChatVault is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp LLC or Meta Platforms, Inc. Changes made by WhatsApp or your browser may affect ChatVault's operation.

Free and paid features

Some features may require a paid license. Prices, included features, and license duration are shown at checkout. Payments, receipts, taxes, license delivery, and any applicable refund process may be handled by our payment and licensing provider under the terms presented during checkout. You must keep your license key secure and may not resell, publish, or share it except where the purchased license expressly permits.

Ownership

ChatVault, including its software, design, branding, and documentation, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. These terms grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to use ChatVault as intended; they do not transfer ownership of the product to you.

Availability and updates

We may update, change, suspend, or discontinue features to maintain security, compatibility, or product quality. We do not promise that ChatVault will always be available, error-free, or compatible with every browser or future version of WhatsApp Web.

Disclaimer

ChatVault is provided "as is" and "as available" to the maximum extent permitted by law, without warranties of uninterrupted operation, fitness for a particular purpose, or preservation of every message or media file. You should verify important exports and maintain appropriate backup copies.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of data, profits, access, or business opportunities arising from your use of or inability to use ChatVault.

Changes and contact

We may revise these terms by posting an updated version here. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Questions can be sent to pgbuilds.tech@gmail.com.