How to Export ChatGPT Conversations

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open ChatGPT settings

   Navigate to chat.openai.com and log into your account. Click your profile icon in the bottom-left corner, then select Settings from the menu that appears.

   Note: You can also access settings by pressing Ctrl+, (Windows) or Cmd+, (Mac) from anywhere in ChatGPT.
2. 15 sec

   Navigate to data controls

   In the settings panel, click Data controls from the left sidebar. This section contains all options for managing your personal data and conversation history.

3. 30 sec

   Request data export

   Find the Export data section and click the Export button. ChatGPT will display a confirmation dialog explaining what data will be included in your export package.

   Note: The export includes all conversations, custom instructions, and model preferences, but excludes any uploaded files or images.
4. 15 sec

   Confirm the export request

   Click Confirm export in the dialog box. ChatGPT will begin processing your request and display a message indicating that preparation has started.

5. 5-15 min

   Wait for email notification

   Check your email inbox for a download link from OpenAI. Export processing typically takes 5-15 minutes, but can take up to 30 days for accounts with extensive conversation histories.

   Note: The email comes from [email protected], so check your spam folder if you don't see it within an hour.
6. 30 sec

   Download your data

   Click the download link in the email to download a ZIP file containing your ChatGPT data. The file includes JSON files with your conversations organized by date and conversation ID.

   Note: Download links expire after 24 hours, so save the ZIP file immediately to avoid having to request another export.