Save and Print Text Messages from iPhone.

Copy and export text messages, iMessage, SMS from your iPhone to your Mac or Windows PC as PDF, CSV, TXT, or HTML. MsgKeep reads directly from your iPhone backup — no screenshots, no cloud, no missed messages. The result is a complete, timestamped record suitable for legal evidence, personal archive, or journalism.

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MsgKeep — Anna's iPhone

J. Reeves (opp.) 14:08

I never agreed to those ter…

Counsel — M. Park 13:47

Sending the filing draft

Witness — D. Ortiz 12:20

📎 scan_02.pdf

Client — A. Walsh Wed

Can we talk Thursday?

+1 628 555 0177 Apr 19

This is J. Reeves, call me

J. Reeves (opp. party)

412 messages · SMS · +1 415 555 0142

Mar 14, 2025 · 09:12

Confirming $4,200 by Friday per our agreement.

Mar 14, 2025 · 09:14

+1 415 555 0142

Yes that works. Will send Friday AM.

Apr 02, 2025 · 14:08

+1 415 555 0142

I never agreed to those terms.

Apr 02, 2025 · 14:09

See message dated Mar 14.

Delivered · Read 14:09

Features

Save iPhone text messages and iMessages from any backup on your Mac — no screenshots, no cloud.
Export messages to PDF for documentation, court, evidence, business, and personal needs.
Reads directly from the iPhone backup SQLite database — the same data Apple stores — so nothing is reconstructed or guessed.
Works with iMessage, SMS, MMS, and RCS messages. Group chats, reply threads, and edit history preserved.
Saves attachments — photos, videos, voice notes, stickers, and documents — in full resolution to a linked folder.
Preserves reactions (hearts, thumbs, laughs) and delivery / read timestamps across every export format.
Supports encrypted iPhone backups. MsgKeep prompts for the password and decrypts locally — the key is never stored unless you explicitly enable Keychain caching.
Search your message history and filter by contact, date range, or phrase before exporting.
Exports to PDF (with formatting similar to iPhone bubbles), CSV for spreadsheets, plain Text, and HTML with inline attachments.
Triggers a fresh iPhone backup on demand — plug in your phone and MsgKeep runs a new backup before reading, no need to open Finder or iTunes.
No jailbreaking required (works on jailbroken iPhones too).
100% on-device — no account, no server, no telemetry. Your backup stays on your Mac.
Notarized by Apple and distributed as a Universal 2 binary (Apple Silicon + Intel).
Supported on macOS 12 Monterey and later — including macOS 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia, and macOS 26 Tahoe.
Compatible with backups from iOS 13 and higher, including iOS 18 and iOS 26.
Compatible with the latest iPhone encrypted backup formats.
Need to export Telegram, WhatsApp, or Instagram DMs? Use the MsgKeep iPhone app.

WHO IT'S FOR

Built for people who need the record to be exact.

Legal professionals

Attorneys and paralegals producing discoverable message records. MsgKeep outputs chronological PDFs with full metadata — timestamps, phone numbers, attachment references — suitable for e-discovery and court filings.

Journalists & researchers

Preserve source conversations with cryptographic fidelity. CSV export lets you load threads into analysis tools; HTML export embeds original photos and voice notes alongside the text.

Personal archive

Save years of conversations with family before switching phones. Keep a readable copy of voice notes from loved ones. Print an album of messages as a gift.

We needed every message, exactly as sent, with timestamps that would hold up in deposition. Screenshots weren't enough. MsgKeep gave us a clean PDF in under five minutes — attachments linked, reactions included, nothing missing.

Jennifer M. Walsh, Esq.

Attorney · Family law practice

Frequently asked questions

Does MsgKeep require a jailbroken iPhone?

No. MsgKeep reads from a standard iPhone backup — the same kind Finder or iTunes creates. No jailbreak is needed. It also works with jailbroken iPhones.

Can I export an encrypted iPhone backup?

Yes. MsgKeep prompts for the backup password and decrypts locally on your Mac. The password is never stored unless you explicitly enable Keychain caching.

What formats can I export messages to?

PDF (formatted like iPhone bubbles), CSV for spreadsheets, plain Text, and HTML with inline attachments.

Does MsgKeep work with iOS 18 and iOS 26?

Yes. MsgKeep is compatible with backups from iOS 13 through iOS 26, including the latest encrypted backup formats.

Is my data sent to a server or the cloud?

No. MsgKeep is 100% on-device: no account, no server, no telemetry. Your iPhone backup never leaves your Mac.