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WhatsApp on Android lets you export any chat as a .txt or .zip file. Here is how:
1. Open WhatsApp on your Android phone.
2. Navigate to the chat you want to export — a 1:1 conversation or a group chat.
3. Tap the three-dot menu icon (⋮) in the top right corner of the chat.
4. Tap "More".
5. Tap "Export chat".
6. Choose "Without media" for a .txt file containing only the messages. This is the recommended option for the WhatsApp Chat Binder.
(If you want photos and videos included, choose "Include media" — this produces a .zip file.)
7. A share sheet will appear. Options include:
- Save to your phone's storage via a file manager app
- Send via email to yourself and download it on another device
- Share directly to Google Drive or Dropbox
8. Once you have the file, upload it to the WhatsApp Chat Binder tool.
Note: the menu wording may vary slightly depending on your Android version and WhatsApp version, but the path is always Settings → More → Export chat or similar.