Read your exported WhatsApp chats right in your browser
Drop the exported .txt or .zip and see the chat with bubbles, photos, voice notes and videos in a familiar look. Filter by date or person, search any text and export to PDF.
- .txt or .zip
- 100% local
- no sign up
Your conversations stay on your device
No uploads. No backend processing. No account.
Your .txt or .zip is parsed directly in your browser. Your conversation doesn't need to be uploaded to a server, it even works offline once the page is loaded, and nothing is kept when you close the tab.
- No upload: the file is read locally
- No sign up, no login
- Browser security policy blocks sending data out
- Open source on GitHub
How to export a WhatsApp chat
It takes less than a minute. Choose "Include media" if you want to see the photos.
Android
- 1Open the chat or group in WhatsApp.
- 2Tap the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner.
- 3Tap "More" and then "Export chat".
- 4Choose "Include media" (creates a .zip) or "Without media" (creates a .txt).
- 5Save the file or send it to yourself and open it here.
iPhone
- 1Open the chat or group in WhatsApp.
- 2Tap the contact or group name at the top.
- 3Scroll to the bottom and tap "Export Chat".
- 4Choose "Attach Media" (creates a .zip) or "Without Media".
- 5Save to Files or send it to your computer and open it here.
Everything you need to read exported chats
Familiar, WhatsApp-inspired look
Bubbles, timestamps, date separators, colored names in groups and light or dark theme.
Photos, videos and voice notes
Open the .zip with media and see images, stickers, videos and audio right in the chat.
Date filter
Pick a period to see only messages in that range, or jump straight to a day.
People filter
In groups, show only messages from whoever you want, with a message count per person.
Instant search
Find any word, even without accents, and step through the results.
Export to PDF
Create a PDF of the filtered chat in the chat look, ready to archive or print.
Under the hood
Built for large conversations
A viewer that runs entirely in the browser, designed to stay fast even with years of history.
- Astro
- Preact
- TypeScript
- Web Workers
- Virtualization
- Tailwind CSS
Client-side processing
Files are parsed locally in a Web Worker without freezing the UI. No backend is required to process conversations.
Virtualized rendering
Only visible messages are rendered, so conversations with hundreds of thousands of messages stay smooth.
On-demand media
The .zip is read with random access: each photo is extracted only when it scrolls into view, without loading everything into memory.
Privacy by architecture
There is no server to receive data, and the site security policy blocks sending anything out.
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. This site is just a static page. The file is read by your browser and is never sent anywhere.
Which files can I open?
The .txt exported by WhatsApp (without media) or the .zip (with media). It works with Android and iPhone exports in English, Portuguese and other languages.
Why are photos not showing?
If you exported "Without media", the file has no photos. Export again choosing "Include media" and open the .zip.
How does the site know who I am in the chat?
The WhatsApp file does not say. After opening, pick your name and your messages will show in green on the right.
Does it handle very large chats?
Yes. Parsing runs in the background and only visible messages are drawn, so chats with hundreds of thousands of messages open fast.
How do I create the PDF?
Click "Export PDF", choose whether to include images and select "Save as PDF" in the print dialog.
.txt or .zip • 100% local • no sign up