Is there an easy way to print text messages from iPhone?
What is an easy way to print iPhone text messages?
Solution: If you have only a few messages to print then taking screenshots is a quick way to save and print the messages. This can be done directly on the iPhone. If you have longer text message conversations to print then the easy way to do this is using a third-party software app on your computer to organize and export the messages so you can print them in PDF format.
Getting Started
When your goal is to print text messages, it's important to consider a few key factors up front in order to ensure that you choose the best method for your needs. Things you want to consider include the following:
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How many iPhone text messages do you need to print?
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Are the text messages conversations long or short?
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How do you want the text messages to be formatted and displayed?
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Do you want to print the messages for free or are you ok purchasing an app that helps you download, save, and print out the texts?
Print iPhone text messages - Screenshots
Taking screenshots of iPhone text messages is one easy way to print messages.
A screenshot is a photo that captures the contents of whatever is currently on your iPhone screen.
Screenshots are best used if you only have a very small amount of short conversations to print.
After taking the screenshots on your iPhone you can then print out each screenshot from your iPhone or on your computer.
The screenshot method is free and can be done by any iPhone user on their device.
Here are directions on how to print iPhone text messages using screenshots:
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Open the Messages app on your iPhone and choose a contact.
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Press and release the "side button" and the "volume up" button at the same time to save the screenshot in your iPhone camera roll.
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Choose the screenshot in your camera roll tap "Print" to print out the text message screenshots from your iPhone.
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You can also email the text messages screenshot from the camera roll to yourself and open the email on your computer to print out the screenshots.
Source: Apple also has instructions on how to take a screenshot on their official website.
Print iPhone text messages - Third-party software
When iPhone users have longer conversations to print, they usually rely on a third-party app to help them export and print the texts on their computer.
When choosing a third-party app for printing text messages, you want a reliable program that exports the text message conversations in a legible and accurate format.
Decipher TextMessage is one of the go-to trusted third-party apps that gives iPhone users the ability to easily save and print text messages. iPhone users can organize, export, and print text messages including photo attachments with ease in just minutes. Customer reviews can be read here.
Here's a screenshot of the Decipher TextMessage program window with iPhone text messages imported and displayed in the program:
The easy way to print iPhone text messages with a third-party app
Follow these specific steps for the easiest way to print iPhone text messages
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Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable.
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Open Decipher TextMessage and select "Back Up."
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Once the iPhone backup completes, select your iPhone.
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Next, pick a contact with text messages you want to print and select "Export."
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Double-click on the exported file and choose the print option to easily print out the iPhone text messages.
Download Decipher Text Message
After exporting text messages as a PDF with Decipher TextMessage, any user can print the PDF of their iPhone text messages on their computer. Here is an example of what text message conversations look like exported in PDF format:
Key Details - Printing iPhone text messages
Photo Attachments - Notice above that the example PDF exported with Decipher TextMessage also includes photo attachments in-line as part of the text message conversation. When printing text conversations, it's important to make sure all the photos included in your message threads are part of the exported document.
Metadata - The time-stamp and contact information is also displayed on every single text message in the document that is exported with Decipher TextMessage. This is a very important feature for evidence, accuracy, and narrative.
Message Order - Decipher TextMessage ensures that messages are in the precise chronological order just as the message conversations appear on the iPhone itself.
Varied Export Formats - When using the third-party program Decipher TextMessage, the software gives users the ability to choose the export format that best suits their needs. Most users pick the PDF export option, however other export options include HTML, CSV, and TXT formats. Some lawyers and legal counsel appreciate the plain text export option for evidence purposes, discovery, and raw text formatting.
Privacy - When generating print outs of your text messages, you want to make sure your message conversations and data are private. The third-party program Decipher TextMessage runs privately and securely on any user's Windows or Mac computer.
Conclusion
Whether you take screenshots of your text messages or use a third-party program to help you export and print the messages from your iPhone, we hope today's blog has been helpful.
If you need any assistance with getting your iPhone text messages printed, you can contact us via our Decipher Tools support page and one of team in San Francisco or Phoenix will reply and assist. Good luck with your text message printing!