Quick Start Guide
Get started with ChatGPT Exporter in just 3 minutes! This guide covers the essential features to export your first ChatGPT conversation.
Prerequisites
- ChatGPT Exporter extension installed (Installation Guide)
- Active ChatGPT conversation (any length)
Basic Export in 3 Steps
Step 1: Open ChatGPT with a Conversation
- Navigate to chatgpt.com
- Open any existing conversation or start a new one
- The export buttons will appear automatically in the interface
Step 2: Select Messages to Export (Optional)
Use the “Select” button to quickly choose what to include:
- All: Export the entire conversation (default)
- Prompts Only: Export only your questions/prompts
- Responses Only: Export only ChatGPT’s responses
- None: Deselect everything (useful for starting fresh)
After choosing a selection option, you can fine-tune by using the checkboxes next to individual messages.
Smart Defaults: The extension remembers your selection preference. Once you choose an option (like “Responses Only”), it becomes your default for future exports.
Step 3: Choose Format and Export
Click your preferred export format to instantly download:
- PDF - Professional documents with advanced formatting options
- Markdown - Perfect for technical documentation and notes
- TXT - Plain text format for simple editing
- JSON - Structured data for programmatic use
Smart Defaults: The extension remembers your preferred export format. Once you click a format (like PDF), it becomes your default choice for future exports.
The file will be automatically downloaded to your default downloads folder. That’s it! Your conversation is now saved.
Customization Settings
Extension Settings
Click the ChatGPT Exporter icon in your browser toolbar to access general settings:
- Show/hide export buttons and file name prefix
- User information (name and email for all formats)
- Date/time display preferences
- Copy to clipboard option
- And more
PDF Advanced Settings
When you click the PDF export button, a customization dialog automatically appears with options for:
- Page format, orientation, and margins
- Font size and family selection
- Dark/light theme, page numbers, and table of contents
- Page break per prompt (new feature)
- And more
Remember: All your settings are automatically saved for future use!
What’s Next?
Now that you know the basics, explore the export settings guide:
Need Help?
- Quick Questions: Check our FAQ
- Bug Reports & Feature Requests: Contact us
Congratulations! You’re now ready to efficiently export and manage your ChatGPT conversations. The extension works seamlessly with your ChatGPT workflow, requiring no additional setup or configuration for basic use.