Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) is Meta's messaging feature within Instagram, allowing private conversations, photo/video sharing, and group chats alongside Instagram's photo-sharing platform.
Full support for Instagram Direct Message JSON exports. Upload your Instagram data download and we'll convert your DM conversations to professional PDFs.
Instagram allows data download through Meta's Download Your Information feature. Exports in JSON format similar to Facebook, requiring processing for readability.
Go to Instagram Settings → Privacy and Security → Data Download → Request Download
Instagram will ask for password verification before processing your data download request.
Select JSON format and date range. JSON is more comprehensive than HTML for Instagram data.
Instagram will email you when your download is ready. This typically takes 48 hours but can take up to 14 days.
Download the ZIP file from the email link and extract it. Navigate to the 'messages' folder.
Upload the Instagram JSON export to ChatToPDF for professional formatting and readability.
Download Instagram data archive (JSON format), extract complex folder structure, parse JSON files manually. Extremely technical and time-consuming without specialized tools.
ChatToPDF can process Instagram DM JSON exports and convert them to beautifully formatted PDFs with proper visual styling appropriate for Instagram's aesthetic.
Shows exact visual appearance, simple
Extremely time-consuming, not searchable, impractical for long conversations
Can view raw data
Technical knowledge required, poor formatting, not suitable for sharing
Instagram typically takes 48 hours to prepare your data download, but it can take up to 14 days depending on data volume and Instagram's processing queue. You'll receive an email notification when your download is ready, with a link that expires after a few days.
Upload your Instagram Direct Messages export and get a professional PDF in minutes
Start Converting