Hint: PDF and HTML format let's you save your text messages to your PC in bubble/balloon format exactly they appear in an iPhone. Show
1. Save iPhone SMS Messages to Your Computer in HTML Format: You can double click on the HTML file containing your iPhone test messages to open it with your default browser. 2. Export Text Messages from Your iPhone to Your PC in PDF Format: You can use this utility to export iPhone text messages to PDF and open that PDF file in any PDF viewer. 3. Export SMS Text Messages to Your Computer in Text Format: 4. Save iPhone Texts in JPG Format (New): This program also allows you to save your iPhone texts in a JPG (photo) format. This is something similar to taking a screenshot of your text messages using your iPhone. This tool is designed only to transfer messages from iPhone to PC. If you need a tool to transfer iPhone data, such as video, photos, voice memo, eBooks, contacts, and more, to your computer, then check out this iPhone to PC Transfer Tool. Watch Video on How to Transfer/Backup iPhone SMS to PC? This video tutorial explains how to backup SMS from iPhone to Computer using iPhone SMS to Computer Transfer Tool. Your iOS device can hold thousands of messages, from fond memories and photos to critical information which your attorney may need to use in a legal case. With iMazing, you can export your messages on both Mac and PC and in several different formats:
iMazing can also export just the attachments to your messages, so you can save all the great photos your friends have sent you, and even print your messages. Here's how to transfer your iPhone messages to your computer
Before you beginIf you've used iMazing for a while already, make sure you are running at least iMazing 2.9 (macOS) or 2.8 (Windows). Quite a few features described here were added in that version. Download and install iMazing on your Mac or PC computer In-Depth Tutorial1. Launch iMazing on your computer and connect your deviceDownload and install iMazing. Launch the app, and connect your device to your Mac or PC. 2. Select your device in the iMazing's sidebar, then select MessagesSelect your device in the sidebar, then select Messages. iMazing loads your device's latest backup. If you have some messages that are more recent, click the Refresh button in the toolbar to tell iMazing to make a newer backup. 3. Select a conversation(s) or message(s) your wish to exportWhen you select a conversation in the left column, you'll see it's corresponding messages and attachments in the right displayed in the right column. If you only want to save certain messages, select them now. If you need to export multiple conversations in bulk, you can select them now too.
4. Click one of the Export buttonClick one of the Export buttons in the toolbar at the bottom of the iMazing window. 5. Review export optionsiMazing will display a configuration sheet from which you can customize your export. Here is the PDF Export sheet: Each export format presents different options, see below for more detail on what they do. Click Next when you are done. 6. Choose folder and file nameiMazing then displays a dialog asking you where you want to save the exported messages: Select a location, change the file name if needed, then click Choose. iMazing generates and saves the file, and you can then read these messages in the format you've chosen, or import them into other apps.
Export Formats and OptionsExport to PDF (and Print)From version 2.9 (macOS) or 2.8 (Windows) and above, iMazing offers great options for both generating PDFs and printing messages. Printouts are both customizable and very close to what is displayed on your iPhone. The following options are available:
Export to Excel or CSVOne of iMazing's greatest features is the ability to export data from iPhone and iPad into something you can actually use for further analysis. The most common use case is for lawyers or other independent professionals to document and bill interactions with clients. If that is what you're after, Excel or CSV are the formats of choice, and can be leveraged to great effect in conjunction with iMazing's WhatsApp and Call History Excel and CSV export features.
Export to TextUse this format to output a .txt file compatible with any text editor. Perhaps you're writing an article and need to cite texts sent by a source? Or your autobiography heavily quotes your chats? iMazing lets you choose exactly what type of content is included in the resulting text file:
Export AttachmentsWhen all you need are the photos, videos, contacts and files from your conversations, just select one or more threads and click Export Attachments. Pick a destination on your Mac or PC and The following attachment types will be exported:
You can also easily browse attachments only: simply check the Only show attachments option above the messages view. Going furtherSearching and FilteringiMazing's Messages view offers a date range filter as well as text search fields intended to quickly help you find and retrieve content.
If you need to place a specific message in it's original context, just select it and clear the search bar; iMazing will keep the message selected and display it back in its original context. Export Messages from an existing BackupiMazing can also export messages from existing backups you've made with iTunes or with iMazing. You may need to do this if you've lost your iPhone, or if you accidentally delete some of your messages and want to recover them. Exporting messages from a backup works in exactly the same way as from a live device. Simply select the backup in iMazing's sidebar and follow the steps above. You can even view and export messages from a previous snapshot of your iMazing backups - read this guide for more information on iMazing's Time Machine like capabilities. iCloud MessagesIntroduced in iOS 11.4, iCloud sync of messages is an optional setting which you can find in your iPhone's Settings app, under iCloud and Apple ID > iCloud > Messages. If you have this enabled, some of your older attachments (including shared photos and videos) may be offloaded to iCloud and become unavailable to iMazing. You will be able to view and export the messages you wish, but for missing attachments, iMazing will display an Attachment stored in iCloud message. CSV options in iMazing PreferencesIf you're exporting messages or other content in CSV format, check iMazing's preferences. you can choose whether you want to use a comma, tab, or semicolon as a delimiter in your CSV files. Access this from iMazing's preferences:
Transfer Messages to a new iPhoneIf you want to transfer your messages - and other data - to another iOS device, this guide will help: how to transfer data from an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to another device. How do I download iMessages from my iPhone to my computer?Launch iMazing and connect your device to your Mac or PC.. Select your device in iMazing's sidebar, then select Messages.. Select a conversation(s) or message(s) your wish to export.. Click on the Export button of your choice.. Review export options.. Select a location on your computer.. How do I transfer all my text messages to my computer?Save Android text messages to computer. Launch Droid Transfer on your PC.. Open the Transfer Companion app on your phone and connect via Wi-Fi or USB.. Click on Messages in Droid Transfer and select the conversations you wish to save.. Click on Save PDF to backup your messages to a PDF file.. |