Backup WhatsApp chats files

Backup WhatsApp chats in json format

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.

Backup Your WhatsApp Chat Files

1. Install the WhatsApp Backup App

Download and install the WhatsApp Backup tool using the link below.

• WhatsApp Backup-darwin-arm64-1.4.0.zip (macOS Apple Silicon)

• WhatsApp Backup-darwin-x64-1.4.0.zip (macOS Intel)

• WhatsApp Backup-darwin-win32-1.4.0.zip (Windows)

Please choose the correct download link based on your device version.

2. Download the app and double-click this cell to unzip the file.

Locate your laptop downloads file, and double-click this cell to unzip it.

3. Add a command to the app terminal.

Windows users do not need to perform this step.

Please go to Step 4 directly.

• 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.

4. Double-click to open the WhatsApp Backup Tool

Double-click on the "WhatsApp Backup" to launch the app.

5. Insert the passcode to go into 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

6. Use your device to open the WhatsApp app and scan the QR code.

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 version

Android Version

7. Select backup options and download.

There are two backup options for you to back up your chat history

1. All messages

2. 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:

1. Stable internet connectivity on the desktop

2. Stable internet connectivity on the WhatsApp Business App host phone

3. Auto sleep is disabled on the desktop. Otherwise, the WhatsApp Web session will expire, resulting failure in extraction.

8. Save to file.

Once done, click Save to Files to download the .zip file.

8. Check the downloaded files.

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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