How to import WhatsApp chats to Telegram easily

If you are thinking about changing WhatsApp a Telegram but you don't want to lose your conversations, you're in luck. Telegram has incorporated a feature that allows to import your chats from WhatsApp easily, so you won't have to start from scratch. In this article we explain step by step how to do it both on Android as in iOS, as well as giving you some useful tips to ease the transition.

Find out how to move all your messages, including photos and videos, to the cloud from Telegram so you can access them from any device without worrying about backups. Below, we tell you everything you need to know.

Why import your WhatsApp chats to Telegram?

With the changes in the Privacy Policy WhatsApp, many people have decided to look for alternatives like Telegram. However, losing their conversations could be a problem. With the option to import chats, this problem disappears.

By moving your messages to Telegram, you not only keep your conversation history, but you also enjoy all the advantages of this platform, such as its storage in the cloud and the possibility of to access to chats from any device without relying on local backups.

How to import WhatsApp conversations to Telegram on Android

The process to move chats from WhatsApp a Telegram en Android It's pretty simple. Follow these steps:

• Opens WhatsApp and select the conversation you want to export.
• Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner and choose “More.”
• Select the “Export chat” option.
• The system will ask you if you want to include multimedia files (photos, videos, audios). Choose the option you prefer.
• Select “Telegram” from the share menu.
• Choose the destination chat within Telegram.
• Confirm the import and wait for the process to complete.

Once the chat is finished importing, the messages will appear chronologically, with a small notice indicating that they have been imported.

How to import WhatsApp conversations to Telegram on iOS

If you use a iPhone, the procedure is very similar to that of Android:

• Opens WhatsApp and enter the conversation you want to export.
• Tap the contact or group name at the top.
• Scroll down and select “Export Chat.”
• Decide whether you want to include media files.
• When the share menu appears, choose Telegram.
• Select the target contact or group in Telegram.
• Confirm the import and wait for the process to finish.

Advantages of moving WhatsApp chats to Telegram

One of the main advantages of importing your conversations is that Telegram stores messages in the cloud. This means that:

• You can access them from any device without worrying about backups.
• They don't take up space in your internal storage.
• If you change phones, your chats will be available immediately.
• Telegram allow to export and view chats in a more accessible way than WhatsApp.

Considerations before importing your chats

Before moving your conversations, there are a few things to consider:

• Imported messages appear with the label “Imported” and retain the original date.
• You can't import all conversations at once, you'll have to do it one by one.
• Content multimedia can increase There import, especially if you have a lot of images and videos.

How to export a chat from Telegram

If you want to keep an external copy of your conversations, Telegram allows you to export chats from your desktop version. To do it:

• Opens Telegram Desktop and access the conversation you want to export.
• Click on the three dots in the menu and select “Export chat”.
• Choose the items you want to include in the export (messages, photos, videos, audios, etc.).
• Confirm the exporting and wait for the file to be generated.

The result will be a file HTML that you can open in any browser, with a much more readable format than the TXT what generates WhatsApp.

With these simple steps, you can seamlessly transfer all your conversations from WhatsApp a Telegram without missing a single message. Take advantage of this feature to make the transition as comfortable and orderly as possible.