chat_export.py

A python script to export Facebook Messenger and iMessage data into a CSV with only names and timestamps.

Usage

python chat_export.py [-f <facebook root> -n <facebook name>] [-m] -o <outputfile>

Options

• -f: Optional. Specify the location of the root of the Facebook data folder.
• -n: Required if you want to include Facebook data in the export. Your name as it appears on Facebook.
• -m: Optional. Use if you want to include iMessage data in your export (Mac only).
• -o: The location of the output file. Preferably a csv file.