Guides

Questions about saving your text messages

Short, plain answers, including the free ways that don't need our app.

• How do I print text messages from my iPhone for court?
  Screenshots, printing from a Mac, or a dated PDF, and a checklist before you hand them over.
• How do I save text messages as a PDF?
  On a Mac, on an iPhone alone, or the whole conversation at once.
• How do I export text messages from my iPhone?
  There's no export button. Here are the three ways around it.
• How do I save text messages to my computer?
  Messages in iCloud, a local backup, or files you can open.
• Does iCloud save my text messages?
  Yes, in one of two ways. How to tell which, and what deleting does.
• Is there a way to save text messages for good?
  Three settings and habits that keep them safe.
• How do I export a WhatsApp chat for court?
  WhatsApp's own export, screenshots, or a dated PDF.
• How do I print call history from my iPhone?
  Screenshots, carrier records, or a dated PDF with your messages.
• How do I export iMessages to PDF on a Mac?
  Print from Messages, or export the whole conversation.
• What are the best apps to export iPhone texts for court?
  Eight options compared, including the free ones.
• What is an alternative to Decipher TextMessage on Mac?
  Where the two apps differ, and when Decipher is the better choice.