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How to Print Text Message from iPhone

author Emily Watson
date Thursday, December 21, 2017

"I need to print and backup a series of abusive/threatening SMS (on iPhone X) for my solicitor. Is there a way to do this which will show the time, date & sender information? Thanks for any help in advance." If you want to print text messages for court or use text messages for a suit, or you need to preserve some important SMS for future usage, or even you just want to share some information from SMS with your colleagues, printting text messages is necessary.

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There are many ways you can print text messages from iPhone. For example, if you don't have a lot of messages to print out, taking screenshots and emailing then to yourself can be a good option. You can also copy and paste text messages into email if you don't need to retain all of the information and time and data stamps. However, what's the solution when you want to print out several messages conversation with full information which shows the time, date and sender? Now in this guide, you will learn how to print text messages from iPhone effortlessly. Just continue to read.

# How to Print Text Messages from iPhone XS/X/8/7SE

FonePaw DoTrans (opens new window) can easily export text messages from iPhone. Then, you can connect your computer to a printer to print them out with full information. This tool can transfer text messages from iPhone to computer (opens new window) and save it as printable format (HTML/CSV/TXT) on your computer. Not only text messages, other data like contacts, photos, voice memos, etc. can also be transferred from your iPhone to the desktop PC easily. It is compatible with all models of iPhone.

Download FonePaw DoTrans for iOS first. Windows version and Mac version are provided. Make sure you choose the right one. Then you are able to print text conversation from iPhone.

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Video Tutorial: How to Print Text Messages from Apple iPhone

Step 1. Connect iPhone to computer

To start to print iMessages from iPhone X/8 Plus, for example, you need to connect iPhone to the computer after running the program. When your device is detected, you will see the interface below:

The Homepage of FonePaw iOS Transfer

Step 2. Select and export text messages from iPhone

On the left pane of the interface, click "Messages". Then, you can preview all of text messages. Choose those you want to print and click "Export to Device" icon, then in the pull-down list, choose the wanted format (CSV, HTML and TXT file) to transfer text messages from iPhone to computer. Your iPhone SMS text messages will be soon saved to your PC in the format of your choice.

Transfer iPhone SMS to Computer

Step 3. Print text messages from iPhone

Now, open the messages file on your computer and then you can directly print it out if your PC is connected to a printer, or you can copy this messages files to a computer that connects to a printer. Here we recommend that you transfer and print your SMS as HTML or TXT file, then you open HTML or TXT file, click "Ctrl + P" to start printing messages.

Tip: To save time, you are able to export the SMS and the attachments in batch with ''Device to Folder" feature. Just tick SMS item to start transferring.

Transfer Messages to PC

By using FonePaw DoTrans (opens new window), you can transfer text messages, MMS & iMessages with attachments in form of HTML/CSV/TXT file to your PC. It can also transfer photos from iPhone to computer (opens new window), transfer contacts, music, playlist, videos and any other files to & from PC.

If you have any problem or doubts when following the above steps to print text from iPhone, just leave us a message on the comment box below to let us know!

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