Export a WhatsApp chat to PDF
iExport editorial · 5 min · Updated 2026-07-14
Step-by-step: use WhatsApp's built-in Export Chat, then turn the .txt into a clean PDF or HTML with iExport.
WhatsApp has a built-in feature to export a conversation as a .txt file. iExport takes that file and turns it into a clean PDF or HTML with correct senders, dates and formatting.
Export from WhatsApp
- Open the chat in WhatsApp.
- Tap the contact name at the top → Export Chat.
- Pick 'Without media' for a fast export, or 'With media' for images and audio (larger file).
- Share the file to yourself (email, iCloud, Google Drive).
Import into iExport
- Open iexport.app and pick the WhatsApp source.
- Drop in the .txt or .zip file.
- Pick a period and preview.
- Buy the plan you need and download PDF/HTML.
Group chats
Large group chats can be hundreds of thousands of messages. Use the period filter — both export and PDF become more manageable.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I get images from WhatsApp?
- Yes, if you chose 'With media' when exporting from WhatsApp. Media is packed in the .zip and shown in the export.
- Does it work with group chats?
- Yes. Sender names are shown per message, just like in WhatsApp.