Anthropic has taken a step many users were waiting for: its chatbot Claude can now “move in” with someone else’s memories. The company has launched a tool that allows users to transfer accumulated context and conversation history from other AI services directly into Claude — including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot, its main competitors.

How It Works

The process is manual but straightforward. A user goes to the desired chatbot (ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot) and asks it to generate a special text prompt containing conversation history and personal settings. That text is then copied and pasted into Claude.

Anthropic’s model takes up to 24 hours to process and “absorb” the data. After that, Claude begins remembering what the previous AI knew — including user preferences, communication style, work projects, and personal details (if they were included in the transferred text).

Users can check what Claude has stored by clicking “View what Claude has learned about you.” In the “Memory Management” section, saved information can be edited or deleted.

Anthropic emphasizes that Claude is primarily optimized for professional use cases. Personal data not related to work may be ignored or treated as lower priority.

Why This Matters — and Why Now

The feature arrives amid a surge in Claude’s popularity. The app recently reached first place among free applications in the App Store, surpassing even ChatGPT. Users have been switching to Claude due to more precise answers, better handling of large texts, and what some perceive as lighter content restrictions compared to competitors.

The ability to transfer memory makes switching seamless. Users no longer need to re-explain their projects, working style, or the context of months-long conversations. This is particularly valuable for developers, analysts, writers, and anyone who relies on AI as a daily assistant.

Limitations and Nuances

  • Memory transfer works only through a generated text prompt — there is no automatic “Import from ChatGPT” button yet.
  • Processing can take up to 24 hours.
  • Personal data in the history may be partially ignored, in line with Anthropic’s policy.
  • The feature is not yet available in all regions and languages.

Despite these limitations, the tool represents a significant competitive move. Claude is positioning itself not just as another chatbot, but as a platform that users can easily migrate to.

In Brief

Anthropic has added a memory import feature to Claude, allowing users to transfer conversation history and settings from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot via a generated text prompt. Within 24 hours, Claude can retain most of that context. The feature simplifies switching between AI platforms and coincides with Claude’s rise to the top of the App Store’s free app rankings. Anthropic prioritizes professional use cases, so personal data may be partially ignored.