💾 Import & Export

Open WebUI provides tools to backup your chat history and restore it later, or migrate conversations from other platforms.

Accessing Import & Export

1. Click on your profile name or avatar in the bottom-left corner of the sidebar.
2. Select Settings from the menu.
3. Navigate to the Data Controls tab.
4. Use the Import Chats or Export Chats buttons.

Exporting Chats

Click the Export Chats button to download all your conversations as a JSON file. This backup includes:

• All chat messages and their metadata
• Model information used in each conversation
• Timestamps and conversation structure

Regular Backups

It's a good practice to periodically export your chats, especially before major updates or migrations.

Importing Chats

Click the Import Chats button and select a JSON file to restore conversations. Open WebUI supports importing from:

• Open WebUI exports: Native JSON format from previous exports
• ChatGPT exports: Conversations exported from OpenAI's ChatGPT
• Other compatible formats: JSON files following the expected structure

Import Behavior

• Imported chats are added to your existing conversations (they don't replace them)
• Duplicate detection may vary based on chat IDs
• If using ChatGPT exports, the format is automatically converted

FAQ

Q: Will importing chats overwrite my existing conversations?
A: No. Imported chats are added alongside your existing conversations.

Q: Can I import chats from Claude, Gemini, or other platforms?
A: Currently, native import support is available for Open WebUI and ChatGPT formats. Other platforms may require manual conversion to the expected JSON structure.

Q: Is there a size limit for imports?
A: There's no hard-coded limit, but very large files may take longer to process. The practical limit depends on your server configuration and available memory.