WhatsApp Backup Reader

WhatsApp Backup Reader is a desktop application that allows users to visualize and browse WhatsApp chat exports locally, ensuring data privacy by keeping all information on the user's device. This application supports offline use, which enhances the security and accessibility of personal chat data.

Key Features

• Voice Transcription: Transcribe voice messages using the Whisper AI model, which operates directly in the browser, requiring no internet connection or API keys. Supports over 12 languages.
• Full-text Search: Quickly find messages and transcriptions through comprehensive search capabilities.
• Bookmarks: Save important messages along with notes and easily export or import them as JSON files.
• Perspective Mode: Experience chats from the viewpoint of any participant in the conversation.
• Statistics: Gain insights with detailed analytics on message counts, activity trends, and timelines.
• Dark Mode: Enjoy a customized viewing experience that follows system preferences or can be manually toggled.
• Multi-language Support: The user interface is available in English and Portuguese, with plans for more languages in the future.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux through the Electron framework.

How It Works

The application is designed to process WhatsApp exports saved as .zip files. Users can drop their chat exports into the interface to view messages, photos, and voice notes. The tool has been optimized to handle large chat histories with over 10,000 messages without performance issues.

Installation and Usage Guide

After ensuring Node.js is installed on your computer, the application can be run directly from the terminal for development or built as a standalone desktop application.

npm install
npm run electron:dev  # Run in development mode for the desktop application

Once the application is running, simply drag and drop your WhatsApp export file to start browsing your chats.

Screenshots

Start Screen	Chat View

This project aims to provide a simple yet powerful tool for managing and analyzing WhatsApp chat data, all while keeping users' data secure and on their personal devices.

For developers interested in contributing, guidelines are provided, along with issues and ideas for improvements that can be tracked on the project's GitHub page.