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Quick documentation. Everything is designed for offline use and local processing.

Usage Guide
  • GPT Exporter is an offline desktop viewer for your official ChatGPT data export ZIP.
  • Workflow:
  • 1) Request your export in ChatGPT (Settings → Data Controls → Export Data).
  • 2) Download the ZIP from your email.
  • 3) Run GPT Exporter (Windows EXE).
  • 4) Choose ZIP → Export.
  • 5) Open project to browse chats locally in your browser.
  • All output is stored locally inside: chats/first/.
FAQ
  • What is GPT Exporter? — A fully offline desktop tool for viewing your official ChatGPT data export.
  • Does it send anything to the internet? — No. No telemetry, analytics, or external communication.
  • Why does it open in a browser? — The viewer is HTML/CSS/JS for maximum compatibility and speed.
  • Why is there a local server? — It serves the viewer and local JSON files on 127.0.0.1.
  • Can I use it without internet? — Yes, fully offline after you have the EXE.
Security Notes
  • GPT Exporter is offline-only: it never uploads or transmits your data.
  • All processing happens on your device.
  • The local viewer server binds to 127.0.0.1 (loopback). External devices cannot access it.
  • No analytics, no trackers, no remote assets.
  • Risk model: if your system is compromised, local files can be accessed by malware — that is outside the app’s control.
Troubleshooting
  • EXE does not start: Windows SmartScreen or antivirus may block unsigned binaries. Use “More info” → “Run anyway”.
  • Viewer does not open: open the local URL shown by the app (http://127.0.0.1:<port>/).
  • ZIP not recognized: use the official ChatGPT export ZIP (must include conversations.json).
  • Chats list empty: export is incomplete or not official, or no chats in export.
  • Port conflict: app starts at 8756 and increments upward until a free port is found.

Security contact

Report vulnerabilities privately: security@gpt-exporter.com