Technical Tutorial

How to Recover and Download Your Facebook Messenger Chat History?

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In the following sections, we will explain step-by-step how to download a Messenger chat and get your Facebook archive quickly and securely.

Messenger now offers two types of chats: "Standard Messages" and "Secure Messages" (end-to-end encrypted). Follow the guide that matches your situation.

Choose your chat type:

Guide to download standard Messenger messages

If you haven't enabled encryption, these are standard messages. Here is how to do it directly from the Messenger app on your phone.

1
Open the Messenger app on your phone.
Open Messenger
2
Tap the menu icon (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then tap the gear icon (Settings).
Messenger Settings
3
Scroll down and tap on Accounts Center.
Accounts Center
4
Click on Your information and permissions.
Information and permissions
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Click on Download your information.
Download information
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Click on Download or transfer information.
Transfer information
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Select the relevant Facebook profile. (This step may not appear on some accounts).
Profile selection
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Choose the option Specific types of information.
Specific information
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Select only Messages down the list, then click Next.
Check messages
10
Click on Download to device.
Download to device
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Choose the Date range.
⚠️ Important: Select the JSON format and Low media quality for a faster download. Finally, click "Create file".
Messenger JSON Format
Patience: You will receive your Facebook archive file within 10 minutes to 24 hours. An email will be sent to you as soon as it's available. If you don't receive anything, check the Accounts Center, a Download button will appear.

Guide to export Encrypted Messenger messages

If you use end-to-end encryption (secure messages), this process should ideally be done from a computer.

1
On a computer, open Messenger.com and click on your profile picture in the bottom left corner.
Messenger.com profile
2
Click on Privacy & safety.
Privacy and safety
3
Click on End-to-end encrypted chats.
Encrypted chats
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Click on Secure storage.
Secure storage
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Click on Download data from secure storage.
Download secure data
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Click on Download file.
Download file
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Enter your Facebook password for security reasons, and click Confirm.
Facebook password
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Preparation may take a few minutes. Then click Download. Your ZIP file will be saved to your computer.
Messenger zip file

Final Step: Print your chat history in a book

Now that your Facebook archive is downloaded to your phone or computer (in .zip format), you can import it into our creator to generate a beautiful book.

Note: The archive contains all your Messenger messages, but rest assured, our tool will allow you to select only the chat (with the person of your choice) you want to print.

1
Go to our creation platform. Create an account, and click on the Messenger icon.
MonLivreSMS Platform
2
Click the Select a File button.
Select messenger file
3
Select the ZIP file you just downloaded from Facebook. Do not unzip the file beforehand.
Upload messenger ZIP
4
Select the desired chat from the list. It will be added to the "My conversations" section, ready to be printed!
Import finished

Don't leave your memories on Messenger

Once your ZIP file is downloaded, don't let it sit on your computer. Import it into our secure tool!

We sort your messages, your photos, and instantly generate a preview of your future book. Turn your virtual chats into a tangible and unforgettable piece of art.

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Create your book in 3 easy steps

Turn your conversations into a premium souvenir book in just a few minutes. No technical skills required.

1

Export your conversations

Select your mailbox and export your messages in just a few clicks. Your data remains 100% private.

2

Personalize your book

Choose your dates, add a dedication, select the cover. Preview the result in real time.

3

Receive it at home

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