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WhatsApp Chat Exporter parses chat databases from Android or iOS backups and exports readable HTML or structured JSON.
About WhatsApp-Chat-Exporter
WhatsApp-Chat-Exporter is an open-source, cross-platform tool that parses WhatsApp chat databases from Android and iOS/iPadOS backups. It exports conversation history as readable HTML or structured JSON, supports Android .crypt12, .crypt14, .crypt15, and the latest database formats, and can optionally decrypt Android WhatsApp backups. Installation is via pip, and the README notes usage may change, pointing to the Wiki for current instructions. No pricing information is provided.
Key features
- Parses WhatsApp chat databases from Android and iOS/iPadOS backups
- Supports Android .crypt12, .crypt14, .crypt15, and latest database formats
- Exports chat history as readable HTML or structured JSON
- Optional Android backup decryption via android_backup installation extra
- Enriches contacts from vCard files with optional default country code
- Installs via pip as whatsapp-chat-exporter
Best for: People with Android or iOS/iPadOS WhatsApp backups who want readable HTML or structured JSON exports of their chat history.
Good for
- Open source and cross-platform
- Supports several Android encrypted backup formats and latest database formats
- Exports chat history in readable HTML and structured JSON
Watch out for
- Encrypted Android backups require a decryption key file or, for Crypt15, a 32-byte hex key or key file
- Contact names may be missing if the WhatsApp contact database was not populated; vCard enrichment can help
- macOS users must grant Full Disk Access to Terminal before using the exporter
WhatsApp-Chat-Exporter at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Messaging Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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WhatsApp-Chat-Exporter FAQ
What output formats does WhatsApp-Chat-Exporter produce?
It outputs WhatsApp conversation history in readable HTML and structured JSON.
How does it handle encrypted Android backups?
It supports Android .crypt12, .crypt14, .crypt15, and latest database formats; decryption requires a key file, or for Crypt15 a 32-byte hex key or key file.
Can I add contact names if they are missing?
If the WhatsApp contact database was not populated, you can export contacts to a vCard file and run the exporter with vCard enrichment, optionally specifying a default country code.
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