Step-by-step guides for getting the most out of AI Chat Importer.
Already using the free web app? This guide walks you through upgrading to the desktop app — what you get, how to export your existing conversations, and how to get started.
Read guide →Every message you send to ChatGPT or Claude is stored on their servers. This guide explains what AI platforms do with your data and the practical steps to keep your conversations private.
Read guide →Downloaded your ChatGPT export but not sure what's in it? This guide explains every file in the ZIP, what the JSON structure means, and how to turn it into something useful.
Read guide →Only have 8GB RAM or no GPU? This guide covers the best local AI models for low-end hardware, realistic performance expectations, and how to get started for free.
Read guide →A complete beginner guide to installing Ollama, choosing the right LLM, and using AI-powered Auto-Sort to automatically organise your imported conversations.
Read guide →A step-by-step guide to exporting your Grok conversation history and importing it into AI Chat Importer for private local backup.
Read guide →A complete guide to full-text search, keyword highlighting, platform filters, date filters, folder scope, and search history.
Read guide →A complete guide to the Folder Manager — create folders, drag to reorder, use the inbox drawer, bulk select, and right-click context menu.
Read guide →Get API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, or OpenRouter and use them with AI Chat Importer's Auto-Sort feature — step by step.
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