Backup WhatsApp chats files
Backup WhatsApp chats in json format
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Backup WhatsApp chats in json format
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Use SleekFow Back Up Tool to back up your existing WhatsApp chats before deleting the associated WhatsApp account.
Please note:
The chats will be backed up based on the messages that are loaded on Whatsapp Web. Only 1-1 text messages can be backed up; all media, group messages, and voice messages will not be backed up.
Messages that are not loaded in WhatsApp Web will NOT be backed up.
Download and install the WhatsApp Backup tool using the link below.
(macOS Apple Silicon)
(macOS Intel)
(Windows)
Locate your laptop downloads file, and double-click this cell to unzip it.
Windows users do not need to perform this step.
Once it's unzipped, right-click the app and click the New Terminal at Folder.
Copy the following command and paste it into the terminal, then press Enter.
xattr -c '../WhatsApp Backup.app'
Once you see this screen, you may close the terminal.
Double-click on the "WhatsApp Backup" to launch the app.
The passcode check logic is the current date and takes the first 4 digits. E.g.
2025/4/25 >> 5425
2025/12/31 >> 1231
2025/1/1 >> 2511
The QR code will show up after passing the passcode check.
Next, please proceed to the WhatsApp Business App/WhatsApp App to scan the QR code.
IOS versionAndroid VersionThere are two backup options for you to back up your chat history
All messages
A specific date range
Select an option to backup and click on Start Download.
Please note that the chat history before July 2022 may not be loaded due to WhatsApp's updated privacy policy.
When downloading, please ensure:
Stable internet connectivity on the desktop
Stable internet connectivity on the WhatsApp Business App host phone
Auto sleep is disabled on the desktop. Otherwise, the WhatsApp Web session will expire, resulting failure in extraction.
Once done, click Save to Files to download the .zip file.
Locate your laptop downloads file, and double-click this cell to unzip the file.
An unzipped folder will be created. Double-click a conversion folder and open the .json file to check if the messages match that shown on your WhatsApp Business App.
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