Simple Chat

Export a conversation

Download one or more conversations as JSON, Markdown, or PDF.

What this does

The export wizard downloads selected conversations in a structured or readable format. This guide chooses conversations, format, packaging, optional AI-generated intro summary, and download.

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  3. Add the watch URL to this slot in docs/_data/media.yml.

Why you would use this

Export conversations when you need an audit copy, handoff, or transcript for documentation. JSON is best for structured analysis, Markdown is easiest to edit, and PDF is best for print-ready sharing. Do not export content your organization does not allow you to remove from the app.

Before you start

  • You must be signed in and able to see the conversations you want to export.
  • A chat model must be available if you want an AI-generated intro summary.
  • If retention or archiving matters, review enable_conversation_archiving on Safety settings.

Steps

  1. Open Chat.
  2. Select one or more conversations in the conversation list.
  3. Select Export selected conversations.

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Export a conversation step 3

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  1. In Export Conversations, review the selected conversations and remove any unwanted item.
  2. Choose JSON, Markdown, or PDF.
  3. Choose Single File or ZIP Archive.
  4. Optionally enable Include AI-generated intro summary and choose a Summary model.

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Export a conversation step 7

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  1. On Ready to Export, select Download.

Verify it worked

A .json, .md, .pdf, or .zip file downloads. Open it and confirm it contains the expected titles and messages.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Likely cause Fix
The wizard says no conversations are selected No conversation is selected Select at least one conversation first.
The downloaded format is unexpected Format and packaging were chosen separately Run the wizard again and verify both choices.