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How to Export OpenWebUI Chats as JSON and Import into AILibrary

Export chat history as JSON from OpenWebUI’s Data Controls and import it into AILibrary.

Important: Provider interfaces and export contents can change. Confirm the provider’s current procedure before exporting private data.

Step 1 — Export your OpenWebUI conversations

  1. Open your OpenWebUI instance and click your profile name or avatar.
  2. Choose Settings, then Data Controls.
  3. Select Export Chats to download the JSON file containing your conversation history.
  4. Keep a copy of that JSON file as a backup and use it for the AILibrary import.

Export guidance: Official OpenWebUI import and export guide.

Export Chats downloads your chat history as JSON. Your administrator may control access to data-management features.

Step 2 — Import the export into AILibrary

  1. Open AILibrary and choose File → Import Source.
  2. Select OpenWebUI from the available providers.
  3. Choose the provider export file in the format supported by your version of AILibrary. If the file is not recognised, do not convert it by changing its filename extension.
  4. Check the imported conversation count and sample messages, then organise or export them.
AILibrary Import Source menu showing AI providers
Use the import option matching the source of your export.

Step 3 — Search, organise and export

Once a compatible export is imported, use AILibrary’s full-text search, tags, notes, favourites and document exports. Keep the original source archive securely in case you need to repeat the import.

AILibrary conversation search interface
Search imported conversations in your local library.

Troubleshooting

  • No conversations imported? Check that your export contains conversation history and that you selected the matching import source.
  • Export unavailable? Check your account or organisation's permissions and the provider's help page.
  • Unexpected formatting? Export formats evolve. Try the latest AILibrary release and consult support.
  • Privacy: Keep original archives secure and avoid sharing private conversation exports in support requests.

Organise your OpenWebUI history

AILibrary provides a searchable local collection for supported OpenWebUI exports alongside conversations from other AI services.

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Reviewed 23 October 2026. Export tools and supported formats can change; verify provider instructions before use.