The archive notebook
WhatsApp conversations, saved with context.
Practical guides for backing up WhatsApp Web chats, choosing a format, keeping media together, and finding the messages you need later.
How to Back Up WhatsApp Web Chats on Your Computer
Save a WhatsApp Web conversation to your computer, include available attachments, and check that your downloaded chat archive opens correctly.
Read the guide Photos & attachmentsHow to Export a WhatsApp Chat with Photos, Videos and Voice Notes
Keep WhatsApp messages and available photos, videos, voice notes, and documents together in a downloadable archive from WhatsApp Web.
Read the guide SpreadsheetsHow to Export a WhatsApp Chat to Excel or CSV
Turn a WhatsApp Web conversation into a spreadsheet you can search, sort, and filter, with practical tips for CSV imports and keeping dates readable.
Read the guide Readable archivesHow to Save a WhatsApp Chat as a Readable HTML Archive
Create a readable HTML copy of a WhatsApp Web conversation, open it on your computer, and keep its attachments organized in one archive.
Read the guide Organizing conversationsHow to Export WhatsApp Messages from a Specific Date Range
Organize a WhatsApp conversation by month, project, or event. Learn how to select a useful date range and verify the boundaries of your export.
Read the guide Long conversationsHow to Back Up a Long WhatsApp Conversation Without Losing Context
Plan a reliable archive of a long WhatsApp Web conversation: load the history, organize manageable exports, and verify messages and attachments.
Read the guide Group conversationsHow to Export a WhatsApp Group Chat with Messages and Attachments
Save a WhatsApp Web group conversation with sender context, dates, and available attachments, then organize the archive for easy reading.
Read the guide TroubleshootingMissing Photos or Voice Notes in a WhatsApp Export? What to Check
Troubleshoot missing WhatsApp export attachments by checking media availability, ZIP extraction, file paths, and the export report.
Read the guide File formatsWhatsApp Chat Export Formats: HTML, TXT, CSV, Excel or JSON?
Choose the right WhatsApp chat export format for reading, searching, spreadsheets, or data workflows, and keep available media with your archive.
Read the guide Backup basicsWhatsApp Backup vs Chat Export: Which One Do You Need?
Understand the difference between restoring a WhatsApp account and saving a readable conversation archive on your computer, and choose the right workflow.
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