WA Reader
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Welcome to WA Reader

WA Reader is a web-tool aimed to help users view their WhatsApp back-up chats in a familiar user-interface.
You can upload the text file of your chat to the tool and you will be able to view instantly.
The tool processes files entirely in your browser - no data is sent to any server.
You can upload your WhatsApp Text file which is of format .txt that you get from the Email Conversation button in your WhatsApp app.

We support uploading .zip files of your chat if you wish to view the attachments as well. All processing happens in your browser - no files are uploaded to any server.

  • Free to use
  • 100% Private - processes files in your browser
  • Code is open source
Understanding your WhatsApp chats: Your WhatsApp messages are automatically backed up and saved daily to your phone's memory depending on your settings and preferences. If you uninstall WhatsApp from your phone, but don't want to lose any of your messages, be sure to manually back up or export your chats before uninstalling. Read more about how to back up your chat on each operating system on WhatsApp FAQ:
For other queries, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below
I keep getting "It wasn't a valid text file or we were not able to convert it", even though I am uploading a file?
It happens since each mobile device and WhatsApp version has it's own way of storing the chats. You can open a new issue on the GitHub repository and share a small piece of chat (if possible) so that the viewer can be updated according to the formatting of your device and WhatsApp version.
Do mention your WhatsApp version, mobile OS and device name for better tracking.
Is my chat getting saved?
No.
Your chat is processed entirely in your browser and never leaves your device. Complete privacy guaranteed.
Can I preview my chat if I have uploaded it once?
No.
Since your chat is only processed in memory and not stored anywhere, you cannot preserve your chat history for you to visit later. You'll need to upload the file again.
Are there any limitations to what can be backed up from the app?
Some of the limitations mentioned on the WhatsApp FAQs are:
  • If you choose to attach media, the most recent media sent will be added as attachments.
  • When exporting with media, you can send up to 10,000 latest messages. Without media, you can send 40,000 messages. These constraints are due to maximum email sizes.

Note from developers: WA Reader was initially developed to read a personal chat and it has evolved since then. There can be some issues with the chats since the format with which WhatsApp exports chats can change anytime without any notice. Please feel free to open a new issue on GitHub if you are not able to use the app properly. You can find the source code on GitHub here which has instructions for you to even set up the code locally. Shout out to all the contributors who helped shape the project to its current form.