Make sense of your AI data request export

A subject access request gives you your data, but in a machine format. Converting it is the step between having your data and actually being able to read it.

Who this is for

people exercising data access rights. Recommended format: PDF.

What makes this hard

The export is JSON, which is technically compliant and practically unreadable
Opening it in a text editor freezes on large histories
Sharing it with a lawyer or regulator requires a human readable version

The workflow

Submit the data request and download the archive the platform sends
Drop the archive into ChatExports without unpacking it
Convert to PDF for a fixed, shareable record
Keep the original archive as well, so the raw data is still available

Frequently asked questions

Which platforms are supported?

ChatGPT exports from OpenAI, Claude exports from Anthropic, and Gemini activity from Google Takeout.

Is this safe for a legal data request?

The conversion runs locally in your browser, so the export is never transmitted to ChatExports or any third party.