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How to export your Winamax hand history (step-by-step guide)
Before you can analyze your game, fix your leaks, or track your progress, you need access to your raw data. Winamax stores all your sessions as text files on your disk. This guide explains how to access them in under 5 minutes.
Why export your hand history
Winamax's built-in HUD shows a few basic stats in real time, but it doesn't do in-depth analysis. To identify your real mistakes — a VPIP that's too high, systematic c-betting, or a tendency to fold to raises — you need to process your entire hand history across multiple sessions.
That's exactly what trackers and tools like FlopIQ do: they read your exported files and extract patterns you'd never spot hand by hand.
The 5 steps to export your history
Open the Winamax client
Launch the Winamax application on your PC. Make sure you're logged into your account.
Go to the Account menu
In the top right of the interface, click your username or the profile icon to access your account menu.
Click on "History"
In the dropdown menu, select "History" or "My Hands". This section groups together all your cash game and tournament sessions.
Select the date range
Choose the date range you want. For a complete analysis, export several months. An export of 1,000 to 30,000+ hands is ideal.
Start the export
Click "Export" or "Download". Winamax generates a compressed folder containing your history files in .txt format.
Where the exported files are located
By default, Winamax places exported files in your browser's downloads folder or in a directory set during the export. The files are named with the date and game type, for example:
HandHistory_CashGame_2025-01-15.txt
HandHistory_Tournament_2025-01.txt
If you play regularly, get into the habit of exporting every month and storing your files in a dedicated folder. This will let you track your progress over the long term.
Winamax file format
Each file contains a list of hands played, each described with: the blind level, the players present, preflop and postflop actions, the showdown if applicable, and the final result in cents.
The format is human-readable but dense — several thousand lines for a normal session. That's why analysis tools exist: they parse this format and turn it into understandable statistics.
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What to do with your exported files
Once you have the files, you have three main options:
A classic tracker (HM3, PokerTracker 4)
Powerful but complex to set up, with a steep learning curve and a paid full version. Ideal for players who want full control over their data.
The built-in Winamax HUD
Handy for real-time play but limited for post-session analysis. No coaching, no identification of structural leaks.
FlopIQ
Upload the compressed folder → parsing happens in your browser → Claude (Anthropic) analyzes the patterns and identifies your top 2-3 leaks with an action plan. In just a couple of minutes.
FAQ
How many hands does Winamax keep?
Winamax stores the last 6 months of history by default in its interface. For longer-term analysis, it's recommended to export regularly and keep the files locally.
Are the exported files compatible with every tracker?
The .txt files generated by Winamax follow a proprietary format. Most trackers (HM3, PokerTracker 4) support them via manual import. FlopIQ reads them directly with no configuration needed.
Can you export tournament and cash game history together?
Yes. Winamax exports both formats into the same folder. FlopIQ automatically detects the game type and adapts the analysis accordingly.
How big are the exported files?
A history of 10,000 hands weighs about 5-10 MB. Over several months of regular play, it's not unusual to have several dozen MB of files. That's perfectly manageable.
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