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Transfer WhatsApp Messages From Android to PC: 2023 Tools

By Nathan E. Malpass, Last updated: August 25, 2023

WhatsApp messages on Android can be backed up through Google Drive and the local drive. On the other hand, the same data can be backed up on iPhone through iCloud and the local drive too. But how do you transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to PC?

There are multiple ways of doing it. One is exporting your WhatsApp chat from your Android device to your email address and downloading it from there. Another method is by backing up your messages through third-party tools.

Here, we will discuss ways to transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to PC. We will talk about the steps of the Export Chat feature. In addition, we will teach you the top tools you can use to transfer messages or back them up to your Windows PC.

Transfer WhatsApp Messages From Android to PC

Part #1: How to Transfer WhatsApp Messages From Android to PC Using Export Chat FeaturePart #2: Transfer WhatsApp Messages From Android to PC Using WhatsApp WebPart #3: How to Transfer WhatsApp Data From iOS to iOSPart #4: To Sum It All Up

Part #1: How to Transfer WhatsApp Messages From Android to PC Using Export Chat Feature

The Export Chat feature enables users to export their chat history from the computer towards different platforms. You can copy chats from individual threads and also group threads. To do that, follow the steps below:

  1. Launch WhatsApp on your Android device.
  2. Tap the group thread or individual thread you wish to export.
  3. Press More Options that look like three dots aligned one on top of the other.
  4. Click More. After that, press Export Chat.
  5. You can select whether you want to export without media or with media content.
  6. An email message will be created containing your chat history in a TXT document. Send this email to yourself.
  7. After that, use your computer and open your email address.
  8. Open the email message containing the WhatsApp chat history and download the TXT document attachment.

How to Transfer WhatsApp Messages From Android to PC Using Export Chat Feature

It is important to take note of the following before you starting to transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to PC:

  • If you are located within Germany, it is necessary to update the application of WhatsApp first before you can utilize the feature for Export Chat.
  • If you want to attach the media content to the email message, only the most recent media will be included within the attachments.
  • If you are exporting chat history with media content in it, only the last 10,000 messages will be included.
  • If you are exporting chat history without media content in it, only the last 40,000 messages will be included.

Part #2: Transfer WhatsApp Messages From Android to PC Using WhatsApp Web

WhatsApp has its own web application enabling you to copy or download your messages from a browser to your PC. It’s a great method to transfer your chat history from your WhatsApp account. However, it cannot be used for text messages. It can be used for GIF, image, and video messages though.

Here are the steps on how transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to PC using WhatsApp web:

  1. Go to your computer and visit WhatsApp when on your browser.
  2. Launch WhatsApp on your Android phone and press the Menu that looks like three dots.
  3. After that, press WhatsApp Web. Scan the QR code within the computer so that your WhatsApp account will be logged into the PC or Mac.
  4. Press the WhatsApp conversation that you want to get messages from.
  5. Click on the middle of a particular message until options appear.
  6. Click the Download icon that’s located within the top right part of the interface.
  7. Save the message on your computer.
  8. Repeat for all messages you wish to save to your computer.

As you can see, this is a very time-consuming process. You have to repeat the steps over and over again for all the messages you wish to save to your PC. If you have a lot of messages you wish to transfer, the Export Chat feature will be your best bet.

Transfer WhatsApp Messages From Android to PC Using WhatsApp Web

Part #3: How to Transfer WhatsApp Data From iOS to iOS

Now that you've learned how to transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to PC, you can also transfer WhatsApp data from one iOS device to another iOS device by using FoneDog WhatsApp Transfer. This tool is used to back up, restore, and transfer WhatsApp data. You can use it to manage your WhatsApp data easily.

Direct WhatsApp message transmission from iOS to iOS is possible with FoneDog WhatsApp Transfer. You may recover your iPhone or iPad's WhatsApp data from a computer backup. supports every iPhone model and every iOS version.

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Some of the things the tool can do include the following:

  • WhatsApp Data Backup. You can use it to back up your data from WhatsApp including chat history, videos, images, and audio files, among others. Data can be backed up to your computer for safekeeping.
  • WhatsApp Data Restoration. You can use the tool to restore backup files from the computer to your mobile device. It ensures that no data will be lost during the restoration process.
  • WhatsApp Data Transfer. The tool can be used to transfer WhatsApp data from one iPhone to another, it can also be transferred between iOS devices. The process is simple and you only need a computer as an intermediary tool.

Here’s how to use the tool to transfer your data from one IOS device to another:

  1. Download And Install Tool. You should go to FoneDog.com to download the installer of the WhatsApp Transfer tool. Use the downloaded package to install the tool on your computer.
  2. Launch Tool And Select Transfer. After installation, you can launch the tool. On the home interface, select Device-To-Device Transfer.
  3. Connect iOS Devices. Connect your iOS device to the computer; the one containing the WhatsApp data and the other device which you want to transfer the data to. Use the USB or lightning cable for this.
  4. Trust Computer. Trust the computer the iOS devices are connected to.
  5. Click Transfer. Click the button for Start Transfer in order to start the process of transferring data from one iOS device to another.

How to Transfer WhatsApp Data From iOS to iOS Using FoneDog WhatsApp Transfer

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Part #4: To Sum It All Up

This guide has taught you how to transfer WhatsApp messages from android to PC. We gave you the steps on how to implement it with the Export Chat feature of WhatsApp. We also taught you how to do it with WhatsApp Web’s download feature.

Finally, we talked about FoneDog WhatsApp Transfer and how you can use it to transfer data between iOS devices. You can also use the tool to back up and restore WhatsApp data. Grab the tool today to help you achieve your goal of managing WhatsApp data properly!

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Nathan E. Malpass

iPhone/Android Devices’ Maintenance Expert

Staying home, listening to music, writing tech articles

Many people asked me to repair their mobile phones so I have a lot of experience in mobile phone repair, and I know a lot about Android or Apple phones.

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