{"id":1895,"date":"2026-10-21T10:59:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/?p=1895"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:59:47","slug":"export-character-ai-chats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats","title":{"rendered":"How to Export Your Character.AI Chats and Characters: A 2026 Backup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Last checked: October 21, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Character.AI says you can export your data through the app or the Character.ai website. Do it now, while the platform is in its Chapter 11 sale process. Also copy each character&#8217;s name, greeting, personality, and backstory into a document you control, so you can rebuild them in any app.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#Export_your_data_from_CharacterAI_the_official_route\" >Export your data from Character.AI (the official route)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#General_steps_website_or_app\" >General steps (website or app)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#What_the_export_includes\" >What the export includes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#Save_the_details_that_matter_for_your_character\" >Save the details that matter for your character<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#What_exporting_wont_give_you\" >What exporting won&#8217;t give you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#Keep_your_backup_safe_and_useful\" >Keep your backup safe and useful<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#Recreate_your_OC_in_a_new_home\" >Recreate your OC in a new home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#Can_you_export_CharacterAI_chats\" >Can you export Character.AI chats?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#How_do_I_save_chats_on_mobile\" >How do I save chats on mobile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#Can_I_export_a_CharacterAI_bot\" >Can I export a Character.AI bot?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#Can_I_import_my_CharacterAI_character_into_another_app\" >Can I import my Character.AI character into another app?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#Will_my_data_be_deleted_if_CharacterAI_shuts_down\" >Will my data be deleted if Character.AI shuts down?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/export-character-ai-chats\/#Make_your_own_original_character\" >Make your own original character<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_back_up_now\"><\/span>Why back up now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On October 12, 2026, Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to run a court-supervised sale. The platform is still running. But the company has said that if no buyer continues it, &#8220;the platform will be wound down&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.character.ai\/an-update-on-character-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Character.AI<\/a>). The sale is expected to finish in late November or early December 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Nobody outside the process knows how it will end. A backup costs you twenty minutes, while losing a character you&#8217;ve built for two years costs a lot more. For the full background, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/is-character-ai-shutting-down\">Is Character.AI Shutting Down?<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Export_your_data_from_CharacterAI_the_official_route\"><\/span>Export your data from Character.AI (the official route)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Character.AI&#8217;s FAQ confirms: &#8220;you can delete your account or export your data through the app or the Character.ai website&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.character.ai\/an-update-on-character-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>). Be careful to choose <strong>export<\/strong>, not delete.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_steps_website_or_app\"><\/span>General steps (website or app)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Menus change between versions, so treat these as general guidance rather than an exact click-path. Steps may vary by version and device.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sign in to Character.AI on the website or in the mobile app.<\/li>\n<li>Open your profile or account <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Look for the <strong>export<\/strong> or <strong>download<\/strong> option, usually in a data or privacy section.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the prompts, and note whether the file downloads directly or arrives by email.<\/li>\n<li>Save the file somewhere safe: your device <em>and<\/em> a cloud drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t find the option, check Character.AI&#8217;s Help Center for the current instructions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_export_includes\"><\/span>What the export includes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Contents and format can vary, so open your file and check it yourself rather than assuming everything is there.<\/p>\n<p>When your file arrives, open it and check it. Make sure the chats and characters you care most about are actually there. If something&#8217;s missing, save it manually using the checklist below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_the_details_that_matter_for_your_character\"><\/span>Save the details that matter for your character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An export file is a record. A character sheet is what lets you bring a character back to life. For every original character you want to keep, copy these into a document:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name<\/strong> and any nicknames<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short description<\/strong> (one or two lines: who they are at a glance)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greeting \/ first message<\/strong>, word for word<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personality<\/strong>: three to five core traits, plus at least one flaw<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speech style<\/strong>: formal or casual, favorite phrases, how they react when surprised<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backstory<\/strong>: where they came from and what they want<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relationships<\/strong>: other characters they know, and how they feel about them<\/li>\n<li><strong>Favorite lines<\/strong>: five to ten messages that sound <em>exactly<\/em> like them<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look<\/strong>: appearance notes, plus any avatar image you made yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do the same for any <strong>persona<\/strong> you played as. Your persona is a character too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Copying favorite lines matters more than it looks. When you rebuild a character, real sample dialogue is the fastest way to get their voice back.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exporting_wont_give_you\"><\/span>What exporting won&#8217;t give you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth being honest about this. Exporting gives you a copy of your data, not a portable character. There&#8217;s no universal &#8220;character file&#8221; that every AI app can import. Each app builds characters differently, and conversations don&#8217;t carry the same &#8220;memory&#8221; into a new system.<\/p>\n<p>So the realistic path is to <strong>recreate<\/strong> your character in a new app using your character sheet, not to &#8220;transfer&#8221; them. The good news is that a rebuild with clear notes often turns out more consistent than the original.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_your_backup_safe_and_useful\"><\/span>Keep your backup safe and useful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A backup only helps if you can find it and read it later. A few habits make a big difference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Store two copies.<\/strong> Keep one on your device and one in a cloud drive you already use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name files clearly.<\/strong> For example: &#8220;Mira \u2013 character sheet \u2013 Oct 2026&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make one folder per character.<\/strong> Put the export file, character sheet, favorite lines, and any art you made yourself in it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep it private.<\/strong> Chats can include personal details. Don&#8217;t upload your export to public sites or share it in group chats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-export later if you keep chatting.<\/strong> An export is a snapshot. If you keep using Character.AI during the sale, export again before the expected late-November\/December decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a parent helping a teen back up their characters, sit down and do it together. It&#8217;s a nice chance to see what they&#8217;ve been creating.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recreate_your_OC_in_a_new_home\"><\/span>Recreate your OC in a new home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once your backup is safe, you can take your time choosing where your characters go next.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start with our template: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/how-to-write-an-ai-character\">How to Write an AI Character<\/a>. It turns your notes into a clean, reusable character sheet.<\/li>\n<li>If you liked playing as a persona with several characters around you, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/character-ai-alternative-with-personas\">Character AI Alternative With Personas<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To see the bigger picture, head back to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/ai-roleplay-alternative\">AI roleplay alternative hub<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Redbean, you rebuild your original character from your notes. They then come alive in a calm pixel world, where they talk in their own voice and spend time with the other characters you make.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_export_CharacterAI_chats\"><\/span>Can you export Character.AI chats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Character.AI says you can export your data through the app or the website (<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.character.ai\/an-update-on-character-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>). Steps may vary by version, so look for the export or download option in Settings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_save_chats_on_mobile\"><\/span>How do I save chats on mobile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Look for the export or download option in Settings. Steps may vary by version. For chats that matter most, also copy key messages into a notes app as a backup.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_export_a_CharacterAI_bot\"><\/span>Can I export a Character.AI bot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Export covers your account data, but contents can vary, so check your file. Either way, save each character&#8217;s definition, greeting, and sample lines manually.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_import_my_CharacterAI_character_into_another_app\"><\/span>Can I import my Character.AI character into another app?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s no universal import format. The reliable method is to recreate your character in the new app using the details you saved.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_data_be_deleted_if_CharacterAI_shuts_down\"><\/span>Will my data be deleted if Character.AI shuts down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Character.AI hasn&#8217;t said what would happen to user data in a wind-down. It says data is currently protected under its Privacy Policy. Export now so you don&#8217;t have to find out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_your_own_original_character\"><\/span>Make your own original character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your character came from your imagination, and it can keep growing. Redbean is a calm pixel world where your original characters talk in their own voice, live their own days, and get to know each other. Nobody needs a franchise and you don&#8217;t need a script. You just need the character you made. Redbean is designed to be teen-safe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/redbean-ai-town-ai-gamemaker\/id6651835919?ppid=700709f3-5d5b-42cf-85c3-b82f3f6cb352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download on the App Store<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.dreamerly.redbean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get it on Google Play<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/FWAWqFden8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join our Discord<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.character.ai\/an-update-on-character-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Character.AI: An Update on Character.ai<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261012656385\/en\/Character.ai-Initiates-Voluntary-Chapter-11-Proceeding-to-Facilitate-Value-Maximizing-Sale-Process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BusinessWire press release<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Character.AI&#8217;s future is uncertain. 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