For WhatsApp chats worth keeping.
Open an exported WhatsApp chat on iPhone. Read it, search it, review media and voice messages, and save a PDF when you need a copy.
Start with the conversation
People usually export WhatsApp chats because something is worth keeping: a memory, a record, a plan, a file, or a detail they may need later.
Common reasons to save a chat
Choose the job that matches your situation.
Open a WhatsApp export
Turn a WhatsApp export ZIP into a readable chat on iPhone.
Read guidesSave a PDF record
Save a readable copy to reference, share, or print.
Read guidesFind old details
Search names, dates, places, receipts, plans, and phrases.
Read guidesPreserve a personal chat
Keep a conversation readable outside WhatsApp.
Read guidesClear space in WhatsApp
Save large chats outside WhatsApp, then check the archive before clearing anything.
Read guidesSave a group or project
Keep plans, files, decisions, dates, and shared context together.
Read guidesReview media and voice
Browse exported photos, videos, files, and voice messages with the chat.
Read guidesLost a chat?
Someone else may still have it. Ask for a copy and open it in Chat Archive.
Read guidesA careful path
Every use case starts with the same file-based workflow.
Export from WhatsApp
Use Export Chat and include media when photos, videos, files, or voice messages matter.
Open the ZIP
Open the exported file in Chat Archive on iPhone.
Check what matters
Read the chat, search details, review media, play voice messages, and preview the PDF.
Preserve or share
Keep the archive, save a PDF, or share carefully when it is appropriate.
Use the right guide
Each situation has a more detailed workflow.
Open an exported chat
Turn a WhatsApp export ZIP into a readable chat.
Read guidesSave as PDF
Preview a readable PDF before saving, sharing, or printing.
Read guidesLost chats, no backup
Ask another participant for an export if they still have the chat.
Read guidesToo much WhatsApp storage
Export, verify, then decide what to clear from WhatsApp.
Read guidesShare group history
Give someone context with a careful exported copy.
Read guidesExport with media
Understand what changes when media is included.
Read guidesWorks from exported files
Chat Archive opens WhatsApp export ZIP files you choose. It does not connect to a WhatsApp account, sync live messages, or restore WhatsApp backups.
Export or backup?