# TextPort: Text Message Export — Backup, Download & Print SMS

> Download and export text messages and chat conversations from iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textport-text-message-export/id6745645676 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,153 App Store ratings · 285 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany), Hindi, Italian and 13 more
- Released: 2025-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textport-text-message-export/id6745645676/reviews.md

## What is TextPort?

TextPort turns any text conversation on your iPhone into a print-ready, timestamped PDF, a searchable CSV spreadsheet, or a plain text transcript. It works with iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram DMs, Telegram, Signal, Viber, Snapchat, WeChat, LINE, and more.

No cable, no Mac, and no Apple backup needed. When you want your complete iMessage history, the companion TextPort desktop app for Mac and Windows exports full conversations from your computer.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Open TextPort and tap record, or import screenshots
2. Switch to your chat app and scroll through the conversation
3. Return to TextPort. It rebuilds the thread with each message's sender, wording, and any visible dates and times
4. Export to PDF, CSV, or text, then print, save, or share

FOR COURT AND LEGAL EVIDENCE
TextPort produces clean, paginated PDFs with per-message timestamps and sender names. This is the format people file in family law, housing court, and civil disputes. People use it to prepare text messages for court, custody cases, divorce, small claims, HR complaints, and protective orders. No app makes a court-certified export; courts authenticate text messages through testimony that the export came from your own device and was not altered. Keep your original screenshots or recording untouched as source files, export without editing, and you have that record ready for lawyers, mediators, or insurance claims.

THE STATE OF TEXTING AS EVIDENCE 2026
TextPort surveyed 1,081 U.S. adults about how people save, lose, and use text messages in disputes. 81% have screenshotted a text because they might need it as proof. 38% have had texts or DMs used in a legal, workplace, or other formal proceeding they were part of. 78% have deleted or lost messages they later wished they had kept. 32% of those who tried to save a full conversation found it hard or could not do it at all. The full report is free to read and cite on the TextPort website.

WORKS WITH YOUR MESSAGING APPS
iMessage and SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, Telegram, Signal, Viber, Snapchat, WeChat, and LINE. If you can scroll a conversation on your screen, TextPort can turn it into a document.

WhatsApp chats export to PDF with sender names and any visible dates and times. You never touch WhatsApp's chat-export file, dig through a backup, or email a chat to yourself.

EXPORT FORMATS
• PDF: save an entire text thread as a multi-page, timestamped, print-ready document
• CSV: searchable spreadsheets for Excel, Numbers, or Sheets
• Plain text: transcripts you can paste anywhere

MORE WAYS PEOPLE USE TEXTPORT
• Save text messages on iPhone permanently and archive years of conversations
• Download text messages from iPhone before switching phones or a factory reset
• Save a loved one's messages as a keepsake
• Print WhatsApp chats as relationship evidence for USCIS applications
• Document harassment for HR or the police
• Keep business conversations for compliance and record-keeping

WHY TEXTPORT
• Works directly on your iPhone: most exporters are desktop software, but with TextPort you capture, convert, and print text messages from iPhone, no computer needed
• One app to export text messages from iPhone: an iMessage exporter that also handles the other chat apps on your phone
• Desktop app included: extract text messages from iPhone backups and export your full iMessage and SMS history as a text message backup on Mac and Windows
• A person answers your support questions, not a bot

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
TextPort is free to download; a subscription is required to export. A subscription unlocks unlimited message exporting, all file formats including PDF export, and premium customer support.

Terms of Use: https://textport.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://textport.com/privacy

## Key features

- Export SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, and more
- Export to PDF, CSV, or plain text
- Desktop app for bulk export
- Transcribe chat screenshots to data
- No export limits
- Step-by-step guidance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Chart rankings

- #63 in Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of TextPort?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick text message export
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- ✏️ Ability to edit messages

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable text capture
- ⏱️ Time-consuming process
- 💰 Expensive for limited functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect message formatting
- Inability to edit or delete messages

**Most requested features**

- Improved accuracy in text capture
- Batch processing of messages
- Free trial or better pricing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 285)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textport-text-message-export/id6745645676/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Custody Dispute

*2026-08-27*

I have an abusive ex husband who has been in and out of my daughter’s life, and was needing to export my iPhone texts to get ready for a possible court date with him. This app was great in that it was easy to capture things with screen recording however, it did not write the texts in correct order nor include all the texts in my short video. Would be a nice cheap option for someone wanting to use it for personal reasons, but absolutely not up to par for any court case

### 4/5 — Timestamp fix?

*2026-08-21*

This app is very easy to use and the results are visually appealing. So much better than tons of screenshots.
In reviewing one of the pdfs, I noticed that the time attached to each text is the same throughout the conversation. If the conversation started at 10:03, all texts are tagged as happening at 10:03 even if the back and forth was over a larger timespan.

### 2/5 — Great Idea; Terrible Quality

*2026-08-18*

While getting ready for child support court I figured I would give this app a try. Yes, I will say that I did have a long export but even when I broke it town into sections I still had problems. After fact checking, I noticed things I know I texted located under the opposite party and vice versa multiple times. I went back and tried again repeatedly on my tablet and on my phone via screen recording but the same issues prevail. Maybe this works better by plugging the device in. When I’m able to purchase another laptop I guess I’ll try. Until then, the app is useless to me.

### 1/5 — Still have to screenshot texts

*2026-08-18, version 3.69*

If you’re trying to work on your phone you still have to screenshot all the texts and import them to the app. What’s the point of the app? I can screenshot texts myself.

### 1/5 — DOUBLE BILLS YOU

*2026-08-15, version 3.68*

They bill you double without telling you and scam you out of money. I’m trying to find a way to resolve this

### 5/5 — Easy to use and very efficient

*2026-08-14, version 3.67*

Just wanted to save a text thread that was extremely long.  It did the job quick and easy.

### 5/5 — Life saver

*2026-08-11*

I had 200+ messages I needed to get copies of I have no idea of the time it would have taken. I am guessing total of 20 minutes scrolling was the hardest and it was nothing then TextPort took over put into PDF. I will say this may be one of the best tools for us to have.

### 1/5 — Just Screen Record

*2026-08-10, version 3.65*

You can just screen record and save opposed to this app charging you to do the same exact thing

### 5/5 — Text message to say able file in just minutes.

*2026-08-10*

It did just what I needed to keep a Text thread with my husband who passed.  (I needed to free memory in my I-phone but did not want to loose our conversations)
Simple and easy to use.

### 5/5 — Worked great

*2026-08-10*

Has worked very well and super helpful

## Frequently asked questions about TextPort

### What does TextPort do?

TextPort allows you to download and export text messages from your iPhone and various other messaging applications. It helps you preserve important conversations, memories, or information for personal archiving, legal documentation, or business records.

### What messaging apps can I export from?

The app supports exporting messages from a wide range of applications including SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram Direct Messages, and Telegram, among others.

### What formats can I export my messages in?

You can export your text messages and conversations into several accessible formats, including PDF, CSV, and plain text. This makes it easy to read, search, and print your chat history.

### Is there a limit to how many messages I can export?

No, there are no limits on the number of conversations or messages you can export. The app is designed to allow you to download and preserve as much of your chat history as you need without restrictions.

### How do I get started with TextPort?

Getting started is simple with clear, step-by-step guidance provided within the app. You can begin downloading and exporting your messages within minutes, even without requiring any technical knowledge.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.71 — 2026-08-26

Improvements and bug fixes

### 3.70 — 2026-08-21

Improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.69 — 2026-08-17

Improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.68 — 2026-08-13

Critical bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.67 — 2026-08-11

Improvements and bug fixes.

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