Backup WhatsApp Web chats by capturing screenshots and generating PDFs with text extraction.

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Version
1.0
Update
February 26, 2025
Size
384KiB
Developer
bullfighterstudio.com
Category
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0
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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WhatsApp Chat Backup Extension

Create a PDF of your WhatsApp Chats, we capture screenshots at a fast and automatic way and then we generate a structure file generating PDFs. Its very convenient for those who look to backup or privately archive their conversations or if you look to create a file based of your Whatsapp chat.

WhatsApp Chat Backup is a extension that allows you to capture and save your WhatsApp Web conversations as high-quality PDF files and text files. Ideal for backup, legal documentation, or simply preserving important memories.

Main Features:

✅ Capture entire WhatsApp Web conversations
✅ Generate PDFs with adjustable image quality
✅ Extract text from conversations
✅ Precise control over the capture process
✅ Works with both individual and group chats
✅ 100% private and secure – no data is sent to external servers

How to Use:
\t1.\tOpen WhatsApp Web and select the conversation you want to save
\t2.\tOpen the extension and click “Backup Current Chat”
\t3.\tAdjust the capture interval as needed
\t4.\tWait for the process to complete
\t5.\tDownload the PDF and text files

Privacy & Security:

Your privacy is our priority. The extension processes all data locally on your device and does not transmit or store any information on external servers.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "WhatsApp Chat Backup", "description": "Backup WhatsApp Web chats by capturing screenshots and generating PDFs with text extraction.", "version": "1.0", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "downloads", "storage", "webNavigation" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://web.whatsapp.com/*", "https://*.paypal.com/*" ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'", "sandbox": "sandbox allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-modals" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "libraries/html2canvas.min.js", "libraries/jspdf.min.js", "libraries/pdfobject.min.js", "images/*", "thanks.html" ], "matches": [""] } ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon.png", "48": "icons/icon.png", "128": "icons/icon.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://web.whatsapp.com/*"], "js": [ "libraries/pdfobject.min.js", "libraries/html2canvas.min.js", "libraries/jspdf.min.js", "content.js" ], "run_at": "document_idle" } ] } "
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How to download and manually install WhatsApp Chat Backup extension

Looking for a way to install WhatsApp Chat Backup extensions, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install WhatsApp Chat Backup extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install WhatsApp Chat Backup extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download WhatsApp Chat Backup extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a WhatsApp Chat Backup extension, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the WhatsApp Chat Backup Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the WhatsApp Chat Backup extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the WhatsApp Chat Backup extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for WhatsApp Chat Backup extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the WhatsApp Chat Backup extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download WhatsApp Chat Backup extension and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install WhatsApp Chat Backup extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the WhatsApp Chat Backup extension file

Select and download the WhatsApp Chat Backup extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the WhatsApp Chat Backup extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your WhatsApp Chat Backup extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the WhatsApp Chat Backup extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install WhatsApp Chat Backup extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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