Complete Guide for Windows 10 & Windows 11
Learn how to export WhatsApp conversations to PDF format using your Windows PC. This comprehensive guide covers both WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop app methods.
Decide whether to use WhatsApp Web (browser-based) or WhatsApp Desktop app (recommended).
WhatsApp Desktop app provides better stability and performance for large exports on Windows.
Download WhatsApp Desktop from Microsoft Store or whatsapp.com/download if using the desktop app method.
Windows 10 and 11 users can install from Microsoft Store for automatic updates. Or download from WhatsApp.com.
Open WhatsApp on your phone, navigate to Settings > Linked Devices > Link a Device, and scan the QR code shown on Windows.
Your phone must stay connected to internet during the entire export process.
Browse your chats and open the conversation you want to export to PDF.
WhatsApp Desktop shows all your chats synced from your phone in real-time.
Click the three-dot menu at the top-right of the chat window, then select 'More' and 'Export chat'.
This option is available for both individual and group chats.
Choose 'With media' to include photos and videos, or 'Without media' for text-only export.
With media: up to 10,000 messages. Without media: up to 40,000 messages.
The export file will automatically download to your Downloads folder (usually C:\Users\YourName\Downloads).
File is named 'WhatsApp Chat with [Contact].zip' (with media) or '.txt' (without media).
Open File Explorer (Windows Key + E) and navigate to your Downloads folder to find the exported file.
You can also click 'Show in folder' from the download notification if using a browser.
Open your web browser, visit chattopdf.app, and drag-and-drop or browse to upload the export file.
Windows supports drag-and-drop from File Explorer directly to the browser upload area.
Select your pricing tier, complete payment, and receive your professionally formatted PDF via email.
The PDF will be compatible with all Windows PDF readers including Adobe Reader, Edge, and Chrome.
Ensure you're running Windows 10 (version 1903 or later) or Windows 11. Check Windows Update for system updates. Try downloading from WhatsApp.com directly instead of Microsoft Store. Run the installer as Administrator.
Ensure both PC and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network. Disable Windows Firewall temporarily to test. Check that WhatsApp on phone is updated. Restart both WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp on phone. Try using WhatsApp Web in Chrome browser instead.
Check Windows default download location: Settings > System > Storage > Change where new content is saved. Open Downloads folder with Windows Key + R, type 'downloads', and press Enter. Check WhatsApp Desktop settings for custom save location.
Windows 10/11 have built-in ZIP support. Right-click the file and select 'Extract All'. If that fails, download 7-Zip (free) from 7-zip.org. Ensure the download completed fully - check file size. Re-download if file appears corrupted.
Keep your phone charging and unlocked. Disable Windows battery saver mode. Check Windows power settings - set PC to never sleep. Ensure stable internet connection. Disable VPN temporarily. Close bandwidth-intensive applications.
WhatsApp Desktop requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11. Older Windows versions must use WhatsApp Web through a browser.
Your phone must remain connected to internet throughout export. WhatsApp Desktop mirrors your phone - it can't work independently.
Standard WhatsApp export limits apply: 40,000 messages without media or 10,000 with media. Older messages beyond this aren't included.
Windows file path length limit (260 characters) can cause issues with nested folders. Save exports to a short path like C:\Exports.
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Get Started NowNo, WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web both require an active phone connection. Your phone must be powered on, connected to internet, and running WhatsApp. Windows PC essentially mirrors your phone's WhatsApp.
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