Message Archive Utility

Exports

Export readable copies of your iPhone messages

Create PDF, Excel, or CSV files from the local archive on your Mac.

PDF

A readable conversation copy for saving or printing.

Excel

A workbook for reviewing, sorting, and filtering message rows.

CSV

A simple spreadsheet-friendly file for filtering or record keeping.

Export control

Exports are files you create on your Mac.

Once exported, you decide where to save or share them. Attachment files are not included in exports yet.

Archive views

Export from the part of the archive you need.

One conversation

Save a single thread as a readable PDF, Excel workbook, or CSV file.

Search results

Search for a word or phrase, review the matches, and export just those results.

Selected person

Choose a person and export messages connected to that view.

Date range

Limit exports to messages between dates when you only need a slice of the archive.

Full archive

Create a broader export when you need more than one conversation or search result.

Summary reports

Use summaries when you want counts and context around a search term.