ChatGPT: How to export a conversation

Here's how to hang onto those ChatGPT conversations

Kevin Pocock

Kevin Pocock

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If you’re a frequent user of ChatGPT, you might be keen to know whether you can export a conversation.

As you might know, you can have long and interesting conversations with ChatGPT, OpenAi’s chatbot. It can provide interesting advice and insight on a wide range of topics. However, it’s difficult to remember all this advice or note it all down at once.

If you want to export a particular conversation with the AI assistant in a clear, easy way, you will learn how to do that in this guide. 

Follow these simple steps to save a copy of your conversation for later use.

Steps to Export A ChatGPT Conversation

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1

Open the Conversation

First, open the conversation you want to export. You can do this by clicking on the conversation thread in your ChatGPT dashboard.

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2

Click on the Three-Dot Menu

Once you have opened the conversation, look for the three-dot menu on the top right corner of the screen. Click on it to open the dropdown menu.

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3

Select “Export Conversation”

From the dropdown menu, select the “Export Conversation” option. This will prompt ChatGPT to prepare your conversation for export.

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4

Wait For the Export to Finish

Once you have selected the “Export Conversation” option, ChatGPT will start preparing your conversation for export. Depending on the size of the conversation, this may take a few seconds or a few minutes.

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5

Download the Exported File

Once the export is complete, ChatGPT will prompt you to download the exported file. Click the “Download” button to save the file to your device.

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6

Save the Exported File

After downloading the exported file, save it to a location of your choice. You can save it on your computer or any other device that supports the file format.

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7

Access the Exported File

Now that you have saved the exported file, you can access it anytime. The file will contain a copy of the conversation, including all shared messages, images, and files.

FAQs

What File Format Is the Exported Conversation Saved on?

The exported conversation is saved in a text file format compatible with most text editors and messaging apps. The file format will include all messages, images, and files shared during the conversation, making it easy to read and reference at a later time.

Conclusion

Exporting a conversation on ChatGPT is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. Following the steps outlined in this article, you can save a copy of your conversation for future reference or use. 

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Kevin Pocock

Kevin Pocock

Kevin is the Editor of PC Guide. He has a broad interest and enthusiasm for consumer electronics, PCs and all things consumer tech - and more than 15 years experience in tech journalism.

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