imessage-exporter

Command-line tool that exports and archives iMessage conversation history to txt or html.

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imessage-exporter is a free, open-source command-line tool that exports iMessage conversation history, including attachments, into portable txt or html files, and can run diagnostics on the underlying iMessage database. It supports nearly every iMessage feature, including replies, tapbacks, and group chats, and runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows. It's aimed at people who want to archive, migrate, or retain full ownership of their message history outside Apple's ecosystem.

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