Back up conversations in HTML, CSV, or plain text. Download contact lists from any group or chat. Takes about 30 seconds.
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WhatsApp's built-in export is limited. You get a .txt dump with no formatting, no way to batch-export contacts, and no HTML view you can actually read later. If you've ever tried to pull a contact list from a 200-person group, you know the pain.
WAexport fills that gap. It's a Chrome extension that works directly inside WhatsApp Web, giving you one-click exports for both chats and contacts, in the format you actually need.
Export any WhatsApp conversation as a clean HTML file you can open in a browser, a CSV you can import into a spreadsheet, or a plain text file for archiving. The HTML export preserves the chat layout, so it reads like the actual conversation.
Pull a full contact list from any WhatsApp group or individual chat. Export all contacts at once, or pick specific groups. You get names and numbers in a format you can use for CRM imports, outreach lists, or personal backups.
No need to go one by one. WAexport lets you select multiple conversations and export them in a single batch. Useful if you're backing up an entire account or archiving project-related chats.
The January 2026 update fixed the WhatsApp image blur issue. Your HTML exports now include sharp, readable images from the original conversations.
Install WAexport from the Chrome Web Store.
Open WhatsApp Web in Chrome.
Click the WAexport icon and choose what to export (chats, contacts, or both).
Pick your format (HTML, CSV, or TXT) and download.
That's it. No sign-up, no account creation, no data leaves your browser.
Export contact lists from WhatsApp groups to build lead lists or import into your CRM. If you run community groups or customer support chats, WAexport gives you a way to get that data out without copying names one by one.
Need a record of a conversation? WAexport's HTML output produces a readable, timestamped archive that preserves the original chat structure. Useful for disputes, compliance audits, or internal investigations.
WhatsApp conversations disappear if you lose your phone or switch accounts. WAexport lets you save important chats to your computer before that happens. Wedding planning group, family chat, travel plans with friends — back them up in a format you can actually search later.
If you're studying group dynamics, collecting interview data, or documenting sources, WAexport gives you structured exports you can analyze in a spreadsheet or reference later.
4.5 out of 5 stars · 2,700+ ratings on the Chrome Web Store
"I manage 15 WhatsApp groups for my business. WAexport saves me hours every week pulling contact lists."
WAexport processes everything locally in your browser. Your chats and contacts are never uploaded to external servers. The extension doesn't sell data, doesn't use it for advertising, and doesn't transfer it for any purpose unrelated to the export.
Yes. WAexport is free to install and use from the Chrome Web Store.
WAexport supports three formats: HTML (a web-viewable file that preserves chat layout), CSV (for spreadsheets and data tools), and plain text (TXT).
Yes. You can export contacts from all groups at once, or select individual groups to export.
WAexport works with WhatsApp Web, which supports both regular WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business accounts.
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to external servers.
Yes. The January 2026 update fixed image rendering, so exported HTML files now include clear images from your conversations.
WAexport is a Chrome extension. It works on any Chromium-based browser, including Google Chrome, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.
WAexport supports bulk export, so you can select and download multiple conversations in a single batch.
Install WAexport and download your first chat backup in under a minute. Free, private, no account required.
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