How to Export WhatsApp Chats

Capture your WhatsApp history in minutes so Lucen can decode pacing, tone, and red flags—without touching your phone backup.

iPhone (iOS) export steps

• Open the chat

  Launch WhatsApp, open the conversation, tap the contact name, and scroll to “Export Chat.”

• Choose media preference

  Select “Without Media” when you plan to upload to Lucen—our analyzer only needs the text file. Feel free to create a second export with media for your personal records.

• Send the export

  Share the .zip/.txt via AirDrop, Files, or Mail. Save it locally and upload directly to Lucen.

Android export steps

• Open the chat menu

  Tap the three dots → More → Export chat.

• Pick media option

  Choose “Without Media” for the file you’ll send to Lucen (media isn’t processed). Create another export with media if you want to keep a complete archive.

• Save the file

  WhatsApp creates a .zip containing a .txt file. Save it to Google Drive, Files, or email it to yourself for upload.

Quick alternatives

• Record a quick screen capture scrolling through the conversation.
• Upload stitched screenshots—Lucen’s OCR keeps timestamps aligned.
• Paste a manual recap if the chat was deleted (include date hints).

Pre-upload checklist

• Keep your phone charged and on Wi-Fi for large exports.
• Rename the export with initials so you can find it later.
• Delete the export from email/cloud once you upload to Lucen for extra privacy.

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