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Exporting WhatsApp chats to PDF format can be useful for various purposes such as keeping a historical conversation archive, using the chats as evidence, or even referencing information from previous discussions. In this article, we will go through two methods of exporting WhatsApp messages to an electronic document - using alternative cloud storage and using the official WhatsApp web interface.

Method 1: Exporting WhatsApp Chats to PDF using Google Drive

To export WhatsApp chats to PDF using Google Drive, you will need to have the messages stored in your Google Drive profile. You'll need to follow these steps:

1. Connect your Android phone to your using a USB cable and enable data transmission.
   
2. Install WhatsApp on your computer and scan the QR code displayed on your mobile device.
   
3. Open Google Backup profile on your Android to begin backing up your WhatsApp chats to your Google Drive account.
   

Once your WhatsApp chats are backed up in Google Drive, follow these steps to export them to PDF:

1. Open Google Drive on your phone or computer and locate the WhatsApp backup on your Google Drive profile.
   
2. Open the WhatsApp backup and navigate to the message sequence you're exporting.
   
3. Long press on the message sequence to choose it, then tap on the three vertical dots at the top of the screen.
   
4. Tap on 'Take a screenshot' to capture the chat thread. Continue taking captures until you have captured all the segments of the chat.
   
5. Open a photo editing app like Adobe DC or Photos app to combine the captures into a single PDF file.
   
   

Method 2: Exporting WhatsApp Chats to PDF using WhatsApp Web

To export WhatsApp chats to PDF using WhatsApp Web, you will need to connect your phone to a computer using a QR code. Once connected, follow these steps to export your WhatsApp chats to PDF:

1. Launch WhatsApp Web on your computer and connect it to your phone by authenticating via QR code.
   
2. Select the message sequence you're exporting by clicking on the chat thread.
   
3. Click on the three icons at the top of the WhatsApp Web interface.
   
4. Select 'Export conversation' from the dropdown menu.
   
5. Choose PDF format as the export option and proceed.
   
6. Choose a destination for the saved file and click on the 'Save' button.
   
   

In conclusion, exporting WhatsApp chats to PDF can be easily done using either Google Drive or the official WhatsApp web interface. The method you choose will depend on your individual requirements and available technical skills.