Export by app
Export and print chats from any app
Every messaging app allows something different. Some have an official export, some only give you your own side, and some give you nothing but screenshots. These guides say exactly what each app allows, with sources and the date we last checked.
- 01iPhoneHow to Print Text Messages From an iPhoneCompare every current way to print iPhone texts, from screenshots and a Mac to iOS 26 Shortcuts and paid desktop export tools.
- 02iMessage & SMSHow to Export iPhone Messages and iMessage ConversationsExport iPhone texts through iOS 26 Shortcuts, a synced Mac, or a computer backup, with clear limits for metadata and attachments.
- 03WhatsAppHow to Export a WhatsApp Chat and Turn It Into a PDFExport a WhatsApp chat on iPhone or Android, understand missing content and limits, and make a private timestamped PDF in your browser.
- 04InstagramHow to Download Instagram MessagesRequest Instagram messages through Accounts Center, choose JSON or HTML, understand missing messages, and make a private printable PDF.
- 05MessengerHow to Download and Print Facebook Messenger ConversationsDownload standard and encrypted Messenger histories, understand the two Meta export routes, and turn message JSON into a private printable PDF.
- 06TelegramHow to Export Telegram Chat HistoryExport Telegram chats from Telegram Desktop as JSON or HTML, understand missing Secret Chats, and make a private timestamped PDF locally.
- 07DiscordHow to Export Discord Messages SafelyRequest Discord's official data package, understand why it includes only your messages, and preserve both sides of a dispute without self-bots.
- 08AndroidHow to Print Text Messages From AndroidPrint Android SMS, MMS, and RCS with screenshots, Google Messages for web, or SMS Backup & Restore, with current limits explained.
- 09Other appsExport Chats From Signal, Snapchat, Slack and Other AppsA verified guide to official chat exports for Signal, Snapchat, WeChat, LINE, Viber, Teams, Slack, Google Chat, and dating apps.