Are you turning your back on WhatsApp and are you on Telegram? It is now possible to transfer your conversations so that you can continue chatting immediately. In this tip, we will show you how to export WhatsApp conversations to Telegram.
Exporting WhatsApp to Telegram: this is how it works
Before we start, it is important that you latest version of the Telegram app on your phone, otherwise the step-by-step plan below will not work. You must be running at least version 7.4. Check? Then follow these steps to export WhatsApp chats to Telegram:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the conversation you want to transfer;
- Tap on the person’s name, scroll down and choose ‘Export chat’;
- Indicate whether you want to export with or without media (photos and videos);
- Now a submenu will appear where you can press Telegram;
- Then choose the Telegram contact whose conversation history you want to import and confirm your choice.
After the import is complete, you should see your entire conversation history with that person appear, with or without media files. Certain messages may be missing, for example when you have sent / received a sticker that is only available on WhatsApp.
Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to export all your WhatsApp conversations at once. So you have to transfer calls individually to Telegram. It is also useful to know that the app transfers your WhatsApp conversation in one block. The chats will therefore not be included in your conversation that has already been sent via Telegram.
More tips for Telegram
Alternative chat apps such as Signal and Telegram are becoming increasingly popular. Broadly speaking, these apps do the same as WhatsApp, but there are differences. Are you a new Telegram user? Then read our beginner’s guide. Here we help you on your way with practical tips, for example about how to adjust your profile, video calling and extra security for Telegram.
Read more: Telegram beginner’s guide: 7 tips to get the most out of the chat app