Hi OpenAI Team and fellow users,
I’ve been using ChatGPT extensively for deep discussions, research, and long-term interactions. However, one of the biggest limitations is the inability to export chat history, retain long-term memory, and integrate cloud backups for easy reference.
Many users, including myself, rely on ChatGPT not just as a casual chatbot, but as a digital companion and knowledge assistant. However, without proper ways to save and recall past conversations, the user experience remains fragmented.
Three Key Features That Would Greatly Improve ChatGPT
One-Click Chat Export (TXT / PDF / JSON)
• A built-in option to download past conversations for personal records, learning, and review.
• This would eliminate the need for users to manually copy-paste chats, making information retention effortless.
Long-Term Memory or Searchable Chat History
• If full memory retention is too complex, at least allow searching within past conversations to retrieve valuable insights.
• Users should be able to quickly find past discussions without scrolling through entire chat logs.
Cloud Backup Integration (Google Drive / Notion / Evernote)
• An automatic or manual backup feature that lets users save conversations to third-party services.
• Ensuring that valuable discussions are preserved, organized, and easily accessible.
Why This Matters?
For power users who rely on ChatGPT as a knowledge base, research tool, or personal AI companion, these features are essential for productivity, learning, and long-term engagement.
ChatGPT should be more than just a one-time interaction—it should support ongoing, evolving conversations.
The ability to export, search, and back up chats would greatly enhance usability and make ChatGPT a truly indispensable tool.
I’d love to hear thoughts from other users and the OpenAI team. If you agree with this proposal, please upvote and share your thoughts below!
Thank you for considering this request! 
@OpenAI @sama
Would love to hear your thoughts on this!