WhatsApp Chat Exporter parses chat databases from Android or iOS backups and exports readable HTML or structured JSON.
Open source
24 alternativesWts
Wts exports WhatsApp conversations from Android and iOS, with cross-platform support for both mobile systems.
About Wts
Wts is a tool for exporting WhatsApp conversation history from Android and iOS/iPadOS devices. It reads WhatsApp database files and writes chats to HTML, JSON, or text formats, with media files organized alongside the export. The project's README describes it as a command-line tool installed with pip and run with the wtsexporter command.
Users must first obtain their WhatsApp database files, and the process differs by platform. Android extraction depends on a third-party extractor that the source says works only on Android 4.0 to 13. Encrypted backups (Crypt12, Crypt14, Crypt15) need a decryption key, and the key source depends on the backup type. On macOS, Terminal must be granted Full Disk Access before use. The homepage notes that usage instructions in the README may be removed and points to the project wiki.
Key features
- Exports Android and iOS/iPadOS WhatsApp databases to HTML, JSON, or text
- Decrypts Crypt12, Crypt14, and Crypt15 encrypted backups when the required key is available
- Supports custom HTML templates and styling for chat exports
- Organizes media files within the exported output
- Filters chats by date, phone number, and other options
- Adds contact names from a vCard file when the contact database is empty
Best for: Users who want local, readable copies of their own WhatsApp chat history and are comfortable running a command-line tool.
Good for
- Supports both Android and iOS/iPadOS WhatsApp databases
- Offers HTML, JSON, and text output formats
- Allows custom HTML templates for exported chats
Watch out for
- Requires users to extract database and key files from their phone or backup before use
- The source states the Android extractor it mentions works only on Android 4.0 to 13
- Usage instructions in the README may be removed, and the source directs users to the wiki
Wts at a glance
- Website
- wts.knugi.dev
- Category
- Social & Communities › Messaging Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Wts FAQ
Does it support encrypted WhatsApp backups?
The homepage states that it supports Crypt12, Crypt14, and Crypt15 encrypted backups. Each type requires a decryption key, and the source describes different ways to obtain it.
What if contact names do not appear in the export?
The source says the contact database may never have been populated in some cases. Users can export contacts to a vCard file and run the exporter with the --enrich-from-vcards option.
What does macOS require before running the exporter?
The source advises macOS users to grant Full Disk Access to Terminal in the Security & Privacy settings before using the exporter.
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