How to Save and Export ChatGPT Chats: A Complete Guide

• 09 Aug, 2023
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Say goodbye to copy-paste mania

Published: 27 April 2023

By: Muskaan Saxena

ChatGPT is taking the internet by storm, becoming a popular tool for various online activities. Whether you're using it for creative writing, coding, or simply generating ideas, it's important to save and export your conversations for future reference. In this article, we'll explore how to effectively save and export your ChatGPT chats.

Save your conversations

The process of saving your chats in ChatGPT is seamless, as the platform automatically saves your conversations for later use. On the left sidebar, you'll find a neatly organized list of your conversations, each with an AI-generated name to help you keep track of them. Whenever you're ready, you can easily continue with any of your saved conversations.

Here's how to save your ChatGPT conversations:

1. Open your browser and go to chat.openai.com.


2. Log into your ChatGPT account.


3. Click the little pencil icon to edit the conversation name.


4. Enter the preferred name for the conversation.


5. That's it! Your conversations are now saved and organized.

Tools and Requirements

To save and export your ChatGPT conversations, you'll need:

• A ChatGPT account


• Google Chrome browser

Export your conversations

Exporting chats from ChatGPT can be a breeze, but it can also be frustrating if your chats are lengthy. While you can always use the copy-paste method (Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V), it becomes tedious for larger chats. In such cases, a Chrome Extension can be quite handy.

Here's a step-by-step guide to exporting your ChatGPT conversations:

1. Log into your ChatGPT account and ensure you're using Google Chrome.


2. Open another tab and visit the ShareGPT Chrome extension page.


3. Add the extension to your browser and confirm the installation.


4. Now, go back to ChatGPT and select the conversation you want to export.


5. Click on the extension icon in the top-right corner of the browser.


6. Sign into your Google or Twitter account when prompted.


7. Refresh the ChatGPT page, and you should see a share button.


8. Click the share button and select 'Copy'.


9. Voila! You now have a shareable link to your ChatGPT conversation.

You can share the link with friends or bookmark it for later use. The link even provides information on the number of views and bookmarks your conversation has received.

FAQ: Saving and Exporting your ChatGPT chats

How to delete your ChatGPT saved chats?

Deleting your saved conversations is simple. You can either delete all your conversations or just specific ones. Just click on the little bin icon next to each chat, and you're done!

Is ChatGPT free?

Yes! ChatGPT is completely free for everyone to use. While there is a premium version available with additional features and priority access during peak times, it is not necessary to enjoy the chatbot's functionalities.

Who can see your ChatGPT conversations?

Unless you share your account details, no one else can see your ChatGPT conversations. OpenAI, the team behind ChatGPT, may store and use your information to train the AI, but your conversations are private unless you share your account with someone else.

Now that you know how to save and export your ChatGPT conversations, you can easily keep track of your creative writing, coding sessions, or any other tasks you use the chatbot for. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility that ChatGPT offers!