Export iMessage conversation

Hello- I am trying to export all my text messages between one person to either email, pdf, or some kind of word document? I have researched and only found to go within the message tap until the circles show up on the side to select and then copy paste to email. I’m trying to get all messages selected within the app. Also, I do not have a Mac anymore so I can’t transfer to there. Thanks

iPhone XS

Posted on Jan 15, 2024 6:45 PM

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Jan 15, 2024 6:58 PM in response to stacia260

stacia260 wrote:

Hello- I am trying to export all my text messages between one person to either email, pdf, or some kind of word document? I have researched and only found to go within the message tap until the circles show up on the side to select and then copy paste to email. I’m trying to get all messages selected within the app. Thanks.

You will need to purchase a 3rd party software like touch copy or imazing.

Jan 15, 2024 7:41 PM in response to stacia260

stacia260 wrote:

Thank you. I did see this option. It’s a years worth of text messages so not sure how long it will go. But, I can try. Thanks


How long does it take to scroll through the conversation? That’s how long this will take. The video can be paused or reversed during playback too, so long as you don’t speed-scroll through the messages so fast that some of the messages can’t be captured.

Jan 18, 2024 6:14 PM in response to rjolivera

rjolivera wrote:

This seems like a very Basic thing that almost ALL iPhone users would want and/or need to be able to do. Why is this no easier and built in? Does apple make more money from developers paying license fees?


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