Does ChatShell upload my conversations?
No. The product is positioned as local-first. Export runs in the browser and conversation content is not sent to developer servers.
FAQ
ChatShell FAQ
This page answers the questions that usually matter before someone installs a ChatGPT export tool: privacy, permissions, licensing, PDF behavior, supported formats, and whether the product fits team workflows as well as personal use.
Questions
Answers that remove the main adoption friction
Which formats are supported?
ChatShell supports PDF, Markdown, DOCX, and JSON, with batch export oriented toward archive-friendly formats.
Why does PDF export use the print flow?
Because local PDF generation through the browser or Windows print path helps preserve readable text, code blocks, and formulas without remote rendering.
What browser permissions are used?
Storage is used for preferences, license state, and local usage information. Export runs on the relevant ChatGPT pages and license validation hits the required license endpoint.
Can I export team workspace conversations?
Yes. ChatShell also targets shared workspace retention and handoff, not just personal conversation export.
Where should I read the formal policy text?
Use the dedicated Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages for the canonical policy language.