Export WhatsApp to PDF on iPhone

Complete Step-by-Step Guide for iOS Users

10 minutes
Easy

Quick Summary

Export your WhatsApp chats from iPhone and convert them to professional PDF documents. Our guide covers the entire process from exporting via WhatsApp to generating a beautifully formatted PDF.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open WhatsApp on Your iPhone

Launch the WhatsApp app on your iPhone and navigate to the chat you want to export to PDF.

Make sure you're running the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS for best compatibility.

2

Access Chat Export Option

Tap on the contact or group name at the top of the chat, scroll down and tap 'Export Chat'.

You'll be asked whether to include media files or not. Including media creates a ZIP file, excluding creates a TXT file.

3

Choose Media Options

Select 'Attach Media' for complete chat with images and videos, or 'Without Media' for text only.

WhatsApp limits media export to the most recent 10,000 messages with media or 40,000 without media.

4

Save the Export File

Save the exported file to your iPhone Files app, iCloud Drive, or email it to yourself.

For larger exports, using iCloud Drive or Files app is recommended over email.

5

Upload to ChatToPDF

Visit chattopdf.app on Safari or Chrome, and upload your exported WhatsApp file (ZIP or TXT).

Our mobile-optimized interface makes uploading directly from iPhone seamless and quick.

6

Complete Payment and Processing

Choose your preferred tier, complete secure payment via PayPal, and we'll process your chat.

You'll receive an email with your professionally formatted PDF within 24-48 hours.

Common Issues

WhatsApp export stuck or taking too long

Large chat histories can take several minutes to export. Ensure you have stable Wi-Fi and sufficient storage space (at least 1GB free). If it continues to hang, try exporting without media first.

Can't find the exported file on iPhone

Check your Files app under 'On My iPhone' or 'iCloud Drive' depending on where you saved it. The file will be named 'WhatsApp Chat with [Contact Name].zip' or similar.

Export email doesn't arrive

Check your spam/junk folder. For large files (over 25MB), iOS Mail may fail to send. Use Files app or iCloud Drive instead for reliable transfers.

ZIP file is too large to upload

WhatsApp exports with media can be very large. Try exporting without media (text only), or use our Professional tier which handles larger files up to 500MB.

Best Practices

  • Export over Wi-Fi to avoid data charges and ensure stable connection
  • Keep your iPhone plugged in during export for longer chats
  • Back up to iCloud Drive for easy access across devices
  • Export without media first to test the process with smaller files
  • Check export file size before emailing - use Files app for large exports
  • Use Safari or Chrome browser for best upload experience to ChatToPDF

Limitations to Be Aware Of

Message Limit

WhatsApp limits exports to 40,000 messages without media or 10,000 with media. For larger chats, you'll need to export in segments.

Storage Requirements

iPhone needs sufficient free space for the export process. We recommend at least 1-2GB of free storage for media-rich chats.

Media Quality

WhatsApp compresses media in exports. Original quality files aren't included in the export.

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How to Export WhatsApp to PDF on iPhone - Frequently Asked Questions

Export time varies by chat length. Small chats (under 1,000 messages) take 30-60 seconds. Larger chats with media can take 5-10 minutes. Very large exports (near the 10,000 message limit) may take 15-20 minutes.

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