Export iMessage by date
Only need a specific period? Pick date-to-date and export exactly what you need.
When date filtering is best
When you only need a specific year, a particular trip, a period of contact with someone, or documentation for a bounded time window.
Step by step
- Load the message file into iExport.
- Pick the conversation from the list.
- Set start and end date.
- Preview — verify the first and last message are as expected.
- Download PDF or HTML.
Limits and upgrades
The Basic plan ($9.99) covers one contiguous period up to 12 months. For longer ranges, pick Complete ($24.99) or Pro ($59.99).
Frequently asked questions
- How long can the range be?
- On Basic ($9.99) up to 12 contiguous months. For longer, pick Complete ($24.99) or Pro ($59.99).
- Can I pick multiple non-contiguous ranges?
- One export covers one contiguous range. Run multiple exports if you need separate ranges.
- How do I pick the right start and end date?
- Use the preview to scroll to the first and last relevant message and set dates accordingly.