Local-first AI archive tool

Export your ChatGPT conversations with zero cloud dependency.

ChatGPT Exporter adds an export menu to the ChatGPT interface and lets you save any conversation as Markdown, HTML, JSON, PNG, or plain text. Install free; upgrade only if you need batch workflows.

Install from GreasyFork Install local userscript View source

No account required No chat upload Version 2.29.1 Built 2026-07-08

Feature list

Built for one-off saves and serious archives.

The free tier keeps everyday exports simple. Pro unlocks API-powered bulk workflows for users exporting large conversation sets.

Single chat exports
Export the active thread in 5 formats.

The userscript injects a small menu into the ChatGPT sidebar and exports the currently open conversation without leaving the browser.
- Markdown with optional front matter and metadata
- Self-contained HTML with dark/light-aware styling
- JSON, PNG screenshot, and plain-text output
Local by design
No cloud, no account lock-in.

Exports are generated in-browser with your existing session credentials and downloaded to your device.
- Works with Tampermonkey / Violentmonkey
- No uploads of chat content by default
- Filename templates for better filing and retrieval
Pro workflows
Batch and conversion tooling when you need scale.

Verified Pro users can process multiple conversations from ChatGPT API-backed sources and convert conversation JSON for downstream tools.
- Bulk export from full conversation history
- Project-scoped filtering and multi-select
- TavernAI and Ooba conversion options

Export formats

Portable files, not another silo.

Every export is produced in your browser from your existing session. Files download locally and stay under your control.

.mdReadable Markdown with front matter and LaTeX preservation.
.htmlSelf-contained pages with light and dark styling support.
.jsonRaw conversation data for analysis, pipelines, and backups.
.pngFull-thread screenshots for sharing visual records.
.txtClean plain text copied directly to the clipboard.

Pricing

Free for everyday exports. Pro for batch work.

Single chat export stays free. Pro unlocks bulk, API history import, and provider-export conversions when your archive grows.

Free

$0 forever

Designed for people saving notes, reference threads, and occasional context hand-offs.

Single-conversation export
Markdown, HTML, JSON, PNG, and text
Optional timestamp rendering + YAML metadata
Filename template variables for stable organization
Local-only files with no account required

Install Free

For high-volume users

Pro

$19 one-time

For users who process many threads, project collections, or downstream toolchains.

Everything in Free
Bulk export selected or all conversations
ZIP archives for Markdown, HTML, and JSON
Import OpenAI conversations.json and re-export
Bulk conversation management (project filter, archive, delete)

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Support

Keep the free tier healthy.

The core workflow is free. If you want to help sustain maintenance, you can sponsor or tip the maintainer directly.

Sponsor on GitHub

Local by design

Your conversations stay on your machine.

ChatGPT Exporter is a userscript. It runs inside the browser, uses your existing chat session, and downloads files directly.

No cloud processing

Exports are generated locally. The landing page does not add a backend, upload conversations, or ask visitors to create an account.

Open source

The code is MIT licensed and available in the repository for review, self-hosting, and contribution.