Is imessage-exporter free?

Yes. imessage-exporter is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.

Which platforms does imessage-exporter support?

imessage-exporter provides downloads for Windows, macOS.

What is the latest version of imessage-exporter?

The latest version is 4.2.0, released on Jun 18, 2026.

What platforms does imessage-exporter support?

imessage-exporter runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Is imessage-exporter free to use?

Yes, it is free and open-source software.

What iMessage features are supported?

It supports all iMessage features as of macOS Tahoe 26.5.1 and iOS 26.5.1, including various message types, attachments, and special message formats.

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About imessage-exporter

imessage-exporter is a tool for interacting with iMessage data, offering both a library and a binary for read-only operations. It aims to provide a comprehensive and accurate representation of iMessage data for export and diagnostics.

The software supports exporting iMessage data to portable formats like txt and html, including multimedia content from conversations. It also allows running diagnostics on the iMessage database to identify potential issues.

Key features

Export iMessage data to txt or html formats
Preserve multimedia content like images, videos, and audio
Run diagnostics on the iMessage database
Support for iMessage, RCS, SMS, and MMS
Handle multi-part messages, replies, and threads
Process attachments, stickers, and Apple Pay messages
Manage group chats and URL previews
Support for edited and business messages

Download 4.2.0

Jun 18, 2026

Windows
Windows

x64 · imessage-exporter-x86_64-pc-windows-gnu.exe4.4 MB x64 · imessage-exporter-x86_64-pc-windows-gnu.tar.gz2.0 MB

macOS
macOS

arm64 · imessage-exporter-aarch64-apple-darwin.tar.gz1.7 MB x64 · imessage-exporter-x86_64-apple-darwin.tar.gz1.8 MB

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Frequently asked questions

Is imessage-exporter free?: Yes. imessage-exporter is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
Which platforms does imessage-exporter support?: imessage-exporter provides downloads for Windows, macOS.
What is the latest version of imessage-exporter?: The latest version is 4.2.0, released on Jun 18, 2026.
What platforms does imessage-exporter support?: imessage-exporter runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Is imessage-exporter free to use?: Yes, it is free and open-source software.
What iMessage features are supported?: It supports all iMessage features as of macOS Tahoe 26.5.1 and iOS 26.5.1, including various message types, attachments, and special message formats.

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