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
Founder
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.
❤️“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
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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.
💔“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
📚“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:
- Tap the contact or group name at the top
- Scroll down and tap “Export chat”
- Choose “Include media” to save photos
- 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
😍“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
🎁“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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