Archived Project
This project is no longer actively maintained but remains available for reference and use. The code is stable and functional as of the last update.
This Instagram offline chat saving script is designed for users who want to preserve their Instagram conversations in a readable text format. The script operates completely offline, ensuring privacy and security while processing your chat data.
Currently, the tool supports personal chats and is actively being developed to include group chat functionality. The script processes Instagram's official data export files and converts them into organized, searchable text files.
Features & Capabilities
- Offline Processing - No internet connection required after downloading data
- Privacy Focused - All processing happens locally on your machine
- Text Format Output - Easy-to-read .txt files for each conversation
- Organized Structure - Chronologically ordered messages with timestamps
- Open Source - Fully customizable and transparent code
How to Use
Follow these step-by-step instructions to backup your Instagram chats:
- Download Instagram Data - Go to your Instagram app settings and navigate to Privacy and Security
- Request Data Export - Find the "Data Download" option and request your data
- Receive & Extract - Check your email for the download link and extract the ZIP file
- Download Script - Get the Python script from the GitHub repository
- Setup Files - Copy the Messages.py file to the same folder as your messages.json file
- Run Script - Execute Messages.py and enter the username when prompted
- Access Results - Find your organized chat files in the output folder
Technical Requirements
The script requires Python 3.x and processes Instagram's JSON export format. It's designed to handle large chat histories efficiently while maintaining data integrity.
Note: This tool respects Instagram's terms of service by only processing data that users have legitimately exported through Instagram's official data download feature.
Development & Contributions
This project is archived and no longer actively maintained. However, the existing codebase remains available for reference and use.
While contributions are no longer being accepted, you are welcome to fork the repository and adapt the code for your own use. The archived state ensures the tool remains accessible for those who find it useful.