New tool bypasses OpenAI's chat export restrictions
ChatGPT Business users struggle to save their conversation history.
1ChatGPT Business data limitation
OpenAI prevents Business and Enterprise users from using standard data export options. This makes accessing chat history difficult for these users. Free and Pro versions don't have this restriction.
2Scrapemychats solution
Developed by freelance journalist Conrad Quilty-Harper, Scrapemychats allows Business users to locally save their chats. The tool was released for free on GitHub and quickly gained attention.
3How it works
Scrapemychats works through browser sessions to save ChatGPT conversations in HTML format. The email-like interface lets users view chats offline. All content including file attachments can be stored.
4Slow but effective
The tool works slowly due to OpenAI's rate limits. Downloading a 600-chat archive may take several hours. However, the process can be resumed if interrupted.
5OpenAI's likely response
Quilty-Harper predicts OpenAI will block this tool soon. It may violate the company's terms of service. But users defend their right to access content they created.
6Data ownership debate
This situation reignites debates about data ownership on AI platforms. Users argue it's unfair to lack full access to their data even in paid services.