How to download Gemini conversations
Download a Gemini conversation as a PDF: open the chat, use the conversation actions menu, choose Download PDF, then save the file from the print window.
Quick answer
Open the conversation you want to keep, select the conversation actions menu at the top right, and choose Download PDF. Your browser then opens a print window with Save as PDF as the destination. Select Save to write the conversation to a PDF file on your computer.
Steps at a glance
- Open the conversation you want to download.
- Select the conversation actions menu at the top right.
- Choose Download PDF from the menu.
- Check that the destination is Save as PDF.
- Select Save to store the PDF.
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Summary
Gemini can export any conversation as a PDF straight from the conversation actions menu. The file keeps your prompts and Gemini's replies together, so you can archive a chat or share it outside Gemini.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the conversation menu
Open the conversation you want to download. At the top right of the chat, select the button named Open menu for conversation actions. A short menu of actions for that conversation appears.
Step 2
Choose Download PDF
In the menu, you will see Pin, Rename, Download PDF, Export to Docs and Delete. Select Download PDF to turn the open conversation, including your prompt and Gemini's reply, into a printable PDF.
Step 3
Save the PDF
Your browser opens a Print window with a preview of the conversation. Leave Destination set to Save as PDF, adjust Pages or Layout if you need to, then select Save to store the file on your computer.
Why this matters
You asked Gemini to draft a meeting agenda and now need to send it to your team or keep it for your records. Downloading the conversation as a PDF gives you a file you can attach, print or store.
Frequently asked questions
What other options are in the conversation menu?
The menu also lists Pin, Rename, Export to Docs and Delete, alongside Download PDF.
Can I change how the PDF looks?
Yes. The Print window offers Pages, Layout and More settings, so you can choose Portrait or Landscape before you select Save.
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