Skype Chat Viewer
Read your exported Skype conversations: open the export .tar, browse chats, search and save them as text.
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Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded
How to use the Skype Chat Viewer
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Open your Skype export file
Click the box or drag the file onto it. It’s read by your browser — nothing is uploaded.
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Read it instantly
The content appears on the page in a second or two, even for large files.
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Convert if you need to
Use the related converters below to turn the file into PDF, CSV or another format.
Skype’s “Export chats” gives you a .tar file you can’t read directly. Open it here to browse each conversation with names and dates, search across all chats and save any conversation as a text file. Your chats stay on your device.
Read the full guide with screenshotsFrequently asked questions
Is the Skype Chat Viewer free?
Yes — completely free with no daily limit and no account. ZapMorph’s viewers and developer tools are unmetered.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. The file is opened by your browser and displayed on this page. It is never uploaded, stored or logged — close the tab and it’s gone.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux, with nothing to install.
How large can the file be?
There is no fixed limit — it depends on your device’s memory. Files of a few hundred megabytes open fine on most computers.
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