How to Save WhatsApp Messages and Turn Them Into a Book

Learn how to preserve your WhatsApp chats forever by converting them into a beautiful printed book with My Forever Books.

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Joshua Z

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WhatsApp has become our go-to platform for staying connected with friends and family. But what happens to all those precious memories, photos, and conversations stored in your chats? This guide will show you how to save your WhatsApp messages permanently by turning them into a beautiful printed book.

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“I made a book out of the WhatsApp chat I had with my two college besties. It shows how we grew from just classmates to dearest of friends ❤️ The site was easy to use, and the book is amazing! It looks just like the chat in my phone!”

- James 🇺🇸

Verified customer

Free to start • No credit card required

Why Save Your WhatsApp Messages?

Your WhatsApp chats contain countless precious moments that deserve to be preserved:

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Family group chat memories

Daily updates, holiday planning, grandparent wisdom, and the beautiful chaos of family life.

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Relationship texts and milestones

First messages, date planning, “I love you” texts, and years of shared moments.

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Long-distance conversations

Staying connected across miles, sharing daily life, countdown messages until reunion.

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Travel planning with friends

Trip planning excitement, shared itineraries, photos from adventures, inside jokes.

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Important work discussions

Project collaborations, team victories, professional milestones worth remembering.

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Photos and videos from special events

Wedding photos, baby announcements, graduation pics, celebration moments.

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But these messages aren't permanent

Phone upgrades, accidental deletions, or app issues can wipe out years of memories in an instant. That's why creating a physical backup is so important.

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“I decided to make this book for my girlfriend who had recently had all her iMessages deleted and was really upset about it as I would have been too. The book was very well made and made for extremely special gift. Her reaction was priceless and worth every penny.”

- Vincent R. 🇺🇸

Verified customer

Common Methods for Saving WhatsApp Chats

Let's compare the different ways you can save your WhatsApp messages:

WhatsApp's Built-in Export

WhatsApp's export feature creates a basic .txt file, but has major drawbacks:

  • No formatting or visual appeal - just plain text
  • Photos saved separately in a folder
  • Hard to read and navigate through conversations
  • No way to preserve the look and feel of your chats

Cloud Backups

While cloud backups protect your messages, they:

  • Only work when restoring to a phone
  • Can't be easily shared or viewed
  • Strictly digital, no physical counterpart
  • Risk of losing access to cloud account

Turn Your WhatsApp Messages into a Book

Transform your digital conversations into a beautiful, professionally-bound book that:

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Perfect WhatsApp formatting

Preserves the exact look of WhatsApp with green and white bubbles

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Photos and emojis included

All your shared photos, stickers, gifs, and emojis are beautifully preserved in print

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Group chat support

Perfect for family groups, friend circles, or work teams - everyone's messages included

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All languages supported

Works with any language - Arabic, Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, and more

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Edit before printing

Remove unwanted messages, fix typos, or add custom text to perfect your book

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Customizable design

Choose your cover, colors, fonts, and layout to make it uniquely yours

WhatsApp book customization in online editor
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“Forever books made uploading thousands upon thousands of messages and pictures so simple. The website walks you through every step of the process. The books turned out perfect and are such high quality: they will be some of my most cherished possessions for the rest of my life.”

- Kelley B. 🇺🇸

Verified customer

Step-by-Step Guide

Creating your WhatsApp book is easy. Follow these simple steps:

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Export Your WhatsApp Chat

On your phone, open the WhatsApp chat you want to save:

  1. Tap the contact or group name at the top
  2. Scroll down and tap “Export chat”
  3. Choose “Include media” to save photos
  4. Save to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

Pro tip: Save to cloud storage like Google Drive so you can easily access it from your computer

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Upload to My Forever Books

Visit our website and upload your exported WhatsApp file:

  • Instant processing of your messages
  • All photos automatically included
  • Preserves WhatsApp formatting perfectly
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Customize Your Book

Make your WhatsApp book uniquely yours:

Content editing

  • • Select which messages to include
  • • Edit any typos
  • • Add custom text or photos

Design options

  • • Choose chat bubble colors
  • • Select your cover design
  • • Pick fonts and layout
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Choose Your Book Style

Pick the perfect format for your WhatsApp memories:

A5 size (5.8 x 8.3 inches) - perfect for reading
Paperback or hardcover options
Glossy or matte finish
Premium paper quality
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“I tried a couple other sites and this was the most user friendly! I am thrilled with my books - my husband accidentally deleted our text thread from when we first met so I knew I wanted to get it back for him somehow. The book is perfect. Very happy!”

- Christina G. 🇺🇸

Verified customer

See your WhatsApp messages transform into a beautiful book

Tips for Creating Your WhatsApp Book

Get the most out of your WhatsApp book with these expert tips:

1. Choose the Right Conversation

  • Select meaningful chats with photos and memories
  • Consider group chats from special events or trips
  • Include milestone moments and celebrations

2. Organize Your Messages

  • Remove unimportant messages like “ok” or “thanks”
  • Highlight special moments by keeping surrounding context
  • Fix typos to make your book more polished

3. Add Custom Content

  • Include custom texts from outside your WhatsApp chats
  • Add photos anywhere in your book for context
  • Create chapter breaks for different time periods
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“When I received it, I was so pleased with how well it was printed. Everything felt high quality, and nothing was blurry, even the photos. It was a Christmas present for my boyfriend and he LOVED it. He was so touched, and really surprised by how unique and personal the gift was.”

- Anna 🇺🇸

Verified customer

Frequently asked questions

Ready to Preserve Your WhatsApp Memories?

Don't risk losing your precious WhatsApp conversations. Transform them into a beautiful, lasting keepsake that you can hold in your hands and share with loved ones.

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