How to Save WhatsApp Messages and Turn Them into a Book

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.

Table of Contents

1. Why Save Your WhatsApp Messages?
2. Common Methods for Saving WhatsApp Chats
3. Turn Your WhatsApp Messages into a Book
4. Step-by-Step Guide
5. Tips for Creating Your WhatsApp Book
6. FAQs

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 computer! — James 🇺🇸

Why Save Your WhatsApp Messages?

Your WhatsApp chats contain countless precious moments:

• Family group chat memories
• Relationship texts and milestones
• Long-distance conversations
• Travel planning with friends
• Important work discussions
• Photos and videos from special events

But these messages aren't permanent. Phone upgrades, accidental deletions, or app issues can wipe out years of memories in an instant.

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 Romano 🇺🇸

Common Methods for Saving WhatsApp Chats

WhatsApp's Built-in Export

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

• No formatting or visual appeal
• Photos saved separately
• Hard to read and navigate
• 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

Turn Your WhatsApp Messages into a Book

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

• Perfectly preserves the WhatsApp chat interface
• Includes all your photos and emojis
• Is easy to read and share
• Creates a permanent, physical keepsake
• Makes an incredible gift

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 Bolton 🇺🇸

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Export Your WhatsApp Chat

1. Open your WhatsApp chat
2. Tap the contact/group name
3. Scroll down and tap "Export chat"
4. Choose "Include media" to save photos
5. Upload the export file to My Forever Books

2. Customize Your Book

Make your WhatsApp book uniquely yours:

• Select which messages to include
• Edit any typos
• Choose chat bubble colors
• Add custom text or photos
• Select your preferred cover design

3. Choose Your Book Style

Pick the perfect format:

• A5 size (5.8 x 8.3 inches)
• Paperback or hardcover
• Glossy or matte finish
• Premium paper options

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 Geare 🇺🇸

Tips for Creating Your WhatsApp Book

1. Choose the Right Conversation

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

2. Organize Your Messages

   • Remove unimportant messages
   • Highlight special moments
   • Fix typos

3. Add Custom Content

   • Include custom texts from outside your chats
   • Add photos anywhere in your book as well

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 🇺🇸

FAQs

1. Q: How do I export my WhatsApp chat history?

   A: Open WhatsApp, tap the chat you want to save, tap the contact/group name, scroll down and select "Export chat". Choose "Include media" to save photos.

2. Q: Will my WhatsApp voice messages and videos be included?

   A: Currently we support text messages and photos only. Voice messages and videos are not included in the printed book.

3. Q: Can I include messages from a WhatsApp group chat?

   A: Yes! Group chats work exactly the same as individual chats. All messages and photos from every group member will be preserved.

4. Q: Can I match the white/green message bubbles that WhatsApp uses?

   A: Yes! You can customize the colors of sent and received messages to match WhatsApp's style or choose your own colors.

5. Q: Does my conversation have to be in English?

   A: No, we support pretty much any language. If there are any issues with your language or WhatsApp export, let us know and we will fix it immediately.

Summary

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

Ready to preserve your WhatsApp messages forever? Start creating your book today.

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