How to Export Text Messages/iMessages from iPhone to PDF? (3 Ways)

Exporting text messages/iMessages into a PDF is a great option to save important information. Surely you can use other ways like starring important messages or taking screenshots. But eventually, it becomes cluttered and hard to find the info you want. This is why we are going to learn some really effective solutions to export text messages from iPhone 16 to PDF in the following guide. So, stick till the end to know it all!

Way 1. Convert Text Messages to PDF on iPhone Via Screenshots and UPDF

One of the easiest ways to export your messages into a PDF is through UPDF. It's a free and quick PDF reader with a plethora of features to convert pictures into PDF format on your iPhone 16.

Once the PDF file is made, you can further edit it, like adding text or images to the file. You can also annotate your PDFs and upload them to UPDF Cloud to access your files on multiple devices.

So, how to convert text messages to PDF on iPhone 16 via screenshots and UPDF? Let's dive into the step-by-step guide to do that:

First, make sure of the following:

• Take screenshots of your important messages and keep them in your iPhone's gallery.
• Visit UPDF for iOS and download the UPDF app in your iPhone 16. Or download directly via the below link

Done? Now you can follow these steps to export your text messages from screenshots to PDF using UPDF:

1. Open the UPDF app. By default, you will be in the "Files" section.
2. Find the image/screenshot containing your messages. Click the three dots at the bottom of the image.

3. In the pop-up menu, click the "Convert to PDF" button located at the end of the menu.

That's it, your PDF copy is generated. You can find the PDF file available in the same document name as the image/screenshot name.

The above method was to export your messages to pdf for only one image. It's an easy method, but can be frustrating too if there are multiple images that you want to convert to PDF.

So, instead of exporting each image individually, you can save your time and energy with the multiple-selection feature available on UPDF.

Let's see how you can export multiple images to PDF at once in the UPDF app; follow these steps:

1. Open the UPDF app. By default, you will be in the "Files" section.
2. Find and click the checkbox at the top-right corner of the screen.

4. Tap to select all the images/screenshots you want to convert to a PDF.
5. Find and select "More" at the bottom-right of the screen.
6. Select the "Convert to PDF" button in the pop-up menu (you can find it at the end of the menu).

That's it, your PDF copy is created. You can find the PDF file in the same document name as the image/screenshot name.

Way 2. Export Text Messages from iPhone to PDF Free With Mac

If you are an iPhone 16 user, you must be familiar with iMessages. It's a messaging service designed by Apple and works just like a texting app. But, the best thing about iMessages is that you can send and receive texts and media between multiple Apple devices.

Hence, you can use this to your advantage as the Messages app on your Mac has a free feature to convert your texts into PDF. You don't even need to do the hassle of taking screenshots or downloading third-party apps on your iPhone or Mac. In fact, all you need to make sure is:

• Your Mac is logged in with the same Apple ID as your iPhone 16. If not, go to "System Preferences" > "Apple ID" and log in with your Apple ID.
• Your Mac has access to your messages on iMessages. If not, open the "Messages" app on your Mac > navigate to "Messages" > "Preferences" > "Accounts" > make sure your Apple ID is listed and selected.

Once you are done with these two requirements, your messages should sync both on your iPhone 16 and Mac using the same Apple ID.

Now, let's see how you can save iMessages to pdf using Mac in the following step-by-step guide:

1. Open the Messages app on your Mac.
2. Select the conversation you want to convert to PDF from the list.
3. In the top menu bar, click "File."

4. From the dropdown menu, select "Print."

5. At the bottom center of the print dialog, find the dropdown menu and choose "Save as PDF."

6. In the new pop-up window, select the destination where you want to save the PDF file and give it a name.
7. Click "Save" to save the conversation as a PDF on your Mac.

That's it. Now you have a PDF file with the selected conversation from the Messages app on your Mac.

Way 3. Export iMessages to PDF With TouchCopy

TouchCopy is an app to help you transfer your files from your iPhone, iPod, or iPad to your Mac. You can transfer a wide range of files, including music, messages, photos, and other media.

When you are using TouchCopy to export iphone messages to pdf, you can choose from a variety of options. This includes SMS, MMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, and even LINE conversations that you can export. TouchCopy comes with features to save your texts in HTML, PDF or Plain Text. So, let's dive into how you can export iMessages to PDF using TouchCopy.

First, make sure to download TouchCopy on your Mac. Once you are done with the installation process, you can follow these steps to set up TouchCopy and export your iMessages to PDF.

1. Open TouchCopy on your Mac.
2. Connect your iPhone 16 to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Once TouchCopy recognizes your iPhone 16, you'll see the main interface. Look for the "Messages" tab on the left-hand side of the TouchCopy window and click it.

4. The "Messages" tab organizes all your conversations by type. This can include SMS, MMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, and LINE. You need to browse through the conversations to find the particular message you want to copy or print.
5. Click on the name of the contact (with whom the conversation took place) to select it. If you want to select multiple contacts, hold down the Command key and click the names of all the desired contacts.
6. Once you have selected the contact(s) and message(s), find the "Save as PDF" button at the top of the window and click it.

7. A new window will appear asking where to save the PDF file on your Mac. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the PDF file and click "OK."

That's it. TouchCopy will then convert the selected text messages to a PDF file and save it in the specified location on your computer.

Bonus Tip: How to Edit PDF After Saving Text Messages to PDF on iPhone?

As mentioned earlier, UPDF comes with many features to edit your PDF. After saving your messages into a PDF file, you can do a lot, like adding and editing text. The following is a step-by-step guide on how you can add and edit text on the PDF file using UPDF.

The first thing is to download the UPDF app on your iPhone 16 and on your computer. If you do not have the app, you can download it from the below link. Once the app is set up, follow these steps to add and edit text on the PDF file:

1. Find the PDF file you created in UPDF on your iPhone 16. Then, click the "Three Dots" to select "Copy to UPDF Cloud", then, your PDF file is uploaded to UPDF Cloud and you can access it on any device.

2. Open UPDF on your computer. Then, log in with the same account. Click on "UPDF Cloud", then, you can Open or Download it directly on UPDF.

3. Click on the "OCR" icon at the right side panel, then, select "Seachable PDF", choose the correct language and do other settings. Then, click on "Perform OCR" to make it editable.

4. Once the process is finished, you can click "Edit PDF" to edit it texts, images, and links.

Final Words

Hopefully, now you know how to export text messages from iphone 16 to pdf quickly. You can use third-party apps like TouchCopy to convert texts into PDF files. Or, you can export your iMessages in PDF directly from your Mac. Alternatively, the UPDF app is also amazing for exporting texts into PDF files. Not just that, it is a great tool with plenty of features to add, remove, or edit your text. You can download the UPDF app on your iPhone 16 for free from the below button. It’s super-easy to set up and use and saves your time with multiple image selection!