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Exporting Conversations

Export your conversation history to HTML files for analysis, archival, compliance, or sharing.

Export conversations dialog The Export dialog lets you select an assistant and time range, then download HTML archives of conversations.

Overview

The export feature creates downloadable HTML files containing your conversation history. Exports include:

  • Complete message threads
  • User and assistant messages
  • Timestamps and metadata
  • Conversation summaries (when available)

When to Export

Regular Backups
Monthly exports ensure you have records regardless of retention policies
Compliance Requirements
Maintain conversation records for regulatory or legal requirements
Performance Analysis
Review conversation quality and patterns over time
Training Materials
Create example conversations for team training
Stakeholder Reports
Share conversation performance with management

How to Export

Step 1: Open Export Dialog

  1. Go to Conversations in the sidebar
  2. Click the Export button (download icon) in the toolbar
  3. The export dialog opens

Step 2: Configure Export

Select Assistant
Choose which assistant's conversations to export. Each export covers one assistant.
Time Range
Enter number of days to include (1-365). Examples: - 7 - Last week - 30 - Last month - 90 - Last quarter

Step 3: Start Export

  1. Click Start Export
  2. The export job begins processing in the background
  3. A confirmation message appears
  4. The export will appear in "Available Exports" when ready

Processing Time

  • Small exports (few conversations): Seconds
  • Medium exports (dozens): 30-60 seconds
  • Large exports (hundreds): 1-2 minutes

Step 4: Download

  1. Wait for the export to appear in the list (refreshes automatically)
  2. Click Download to save the HTML file
  3. Or click Open to view in browser first

Managing Exports

Available Exports List

Your recent exports show:

  • Filename: conversations_{assistant_id}_{timestamp}.html
  • Date created: When the export was generated
  • Assistant: Which assistant's conversations (shown as badge)
  • Actions: Download, Open, Delete

Export Limits

Limit Value
Maximum exports 20 per user
Retention period 30 days
Time range 1-365 days

When you reach 20 exports, older ones are automatically deleted.

Deleting Exports

Click the Delete button (trash icon) to permanently remove an export. This cannot be undone.

Using Exported Files

Opening the HTML File

  1. Locate the downloaded file (usually in Downloads folder)
  2. Double-click to open in your default browser
  3. Or right-click > Open With > choose browser

What's Included

The HTML export contains:

  • Header: Assistant name, export date, time range
  • Conversations: All conversations from the period
  • Messages: Complete message history for each
  • Metadata: Timestamps, channel info, basic statistics

Exported conversations HTML document Exported HTML files include summary statistics, searchable threads, and formatted message history.

Converting to PDF

If you need PDF format:

  1. Open the HTML file in Chrome or Firefox
  2. Press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac)
  3. Select "Save as PDF" as the destination
  4. Click Save

Printing

The HTML is styled for both screen viewing and printing:

  1. Open in browser
  2. Print (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P)
  3. Select your printer
  4. Print

Use Cases

Monthly Performance Review

Workflow: 1. At month end, export last 30 days 2. Review conversation quality 3. Identify common questions 4. Note areas for improvement 5. Store for records

Team Training

Workflow: 1. Export conversations with good examples 2. Annotate successful interactions 3. Share with team members 4. Discuss best practices

Compliance Records

Workflow: 1. Export on a regular schedule (monthly/quarterly) 2. Store in secure location per policy 3. Maintain audit trail 4. Document retention procedures

Customer Support Analysis

Workflow: 1. Export recent conversations 2. Identify trending issues 3. Update knowledge base with missing info 4. Improve assistant instructions

Best Practices

Regular Export Schedule

Set a reminder to export regularly: - High volume: Weekly exports - Medium volume: Monthly exports - Low volume: Quarterly exports

Secure Storage

Treat exported conversations as customer data: - Store in secure, access-controlled location - Follow your organization's data policies - Delete when no longer needed

Naming Organization

Keep downloaded files organized: - Create dated folders (e.g., 2024-01-exports/) - Add context to filenames after download - Document what each export contains

Troubleshooting

Export not appearing in list

Wait and refresh: - Exports process asynchronously - Click Refresh button to check status - Large exports take 1-2 minutes

If still missing after 5 minutes: - Try a shorter time range - Verify assistant has conversations in that period - Check for error messages

Can't download export

Check: - Internet connection active - Popup blocker disabled for the site - Sufficient disk space

Try: - Use "Open" button instead - Right-click > Save link as - Different browser

Export file won't open

Solutions: 1. Verify file has .html extension 2. Right-click > Open With > Chrome/Firefox 3. Drag file into browser window 4. Re-download if file may be corrupted

Missing conversations in export

Check: - Correct date range selected - Correct assistant selected - Conversations exist for that period

Note: - Exports only include completed conversations - Very recent conversations may not be included

Export deleted too soon

Prevention: - Download immediately after generation - Store locally in organized folders - Set reminder before 30-day expiration

Data Privacy

What's Exported

  • Conversation content (user and assistant messages)
  • Timestamps
  • User identifiers (name, email if provided)
  • Channel information
  • Basic metadata

What's Not Exported

  • Internal system data
  • Token/cost details
  • Admin configurations
  • Other users' conversations

Handling Exports

  • Treat as confidential customer data
  • Follow your privacy policy
  • Secure storage and transmission
  • Delete when retention period expires

Next Steps