How to Print Text Messages or iMessages from iPhone

In this digital age, text messages and iMessages have become an integral part of our daily communication. However, there may be instances where you need to print out these messages for various reasons. Whether it's for legal purposes, keeping a record of important conversations, or simply having a physical backup, this guide will walk you through three simple methods to print text messages or iMessages from your iPhone. So let's dive in and learn how to do it!

Method 1: Taking Screenshots

Taking screenshots is one of the easiest ways to capture and print out text messages or iMessages from your iPhone. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Open the Text Message App on your iPhone.

Launch the text message app on your iPhone by tapping on the green speech bubble icon.

2. Locate the specific message or conversation you want to print out.

Scroll through your conversations and find the one containing the messages you wish to print. Tap on it to open the conversation.

3. Press and hold the Home button and the Wake button simultaneously.

To take a screenshot on an iPhone with a Home button, press and hold the Home button located at the bottom of the screen, and simultaneously press the Wake button (also known as the Power button) on the side or top of your iPhone. On iPhones without a Home button, simultaneously press the Volume Up button and the Side button.

4. You'll see a flash on your screen, indicating that a screenshot has been taken.

When you successfully take a screenshot, your iPhone screen will briefly flash, and you'll hear a camera shutter sound (if your device is not on silent mode).

5. The screenshot will be saved in your Photos app under "Screenshots."

Open the Photos app on your iPhone and navigate to the "Albums" tab. Scroll down and select the "Screenshots" album. Your newly captured screenshot will be located here.

6. To print it, open the Photos app, select the screenshot, and tap on the Share button (usually indicated by an arrow pointing up).

Locate the screenshot you want to print in the "Screenshots" album. Tap on it to open it in full screen. Look for the Share button, which is typically represented by an arrow pointing up. Tap on it to proceed.

7. Choose the option to email it to yourself or someone else.

From the sharing options, select the option to email the screenshot. This will open a new email message with the screenshot already attached.

8. Access your email and download the screenshot on your computer.

Open the email on your computer and download the attached screenshot. Save it to a location on your computer where you can easily find it later.

9. Finally, print it using any compatible printer.

Open the saved screenshot on your computer using an image viewer or editing application. From the application's toolbar, locate the Print option and click on it. Follow the prompts to select your printer and adjust any necessary print settings. Once done, click on the Print button to start printing your text messages or iMessages.

Method 2: Emailing Text Messages or iMessages

Another convenient method to print text messages or iMessages from your iPhone is by emailing them to yourself. Follow these steps to accomplish this:

1. Open the Text Message App on your iPhone.

Launch the text message app on your iPhone by tapping on the green speech bubble icon.

2. Go to the conversation containing the messages you wish to print out.

Scroll through your conversations and find the one that includes the messages you want to print. Tap on it to open the conversation.

3. Tap and hold on a message bubble until you see options appear.

Within the conversation, locate the specific message bubble you want to include in your printout. Tap and hold on the message bubble until a menu of options appears.

4. Select all the messages you want to include by tapping each one individually or selecting "More" and choosing multiple messages at once.

To select multiple messages at once, tap on the "More" option. This will enable you to tap on multiple message bubbles to select them.

5. Once selected, tap on "Copy" in order to copy these messages.

After selecting the desired messages, tap on the "Copy" option from the menu that appears.

6. Open your preferred email application (such as Apple Mail) and create a new message.

Exit the text message app and open your preferred email application on your iPhone. Begin composing a new email message.

7. In the recipient field, enter your email address (or recipient's address if needed).

Enter the email address where you want to send the messages. If you are sending the messages to yourself, enter your own email address.

8. Paste the copied messages into this new email message by tapping and holding in the body of the email until the "Paste" option appears.

Tap and hold on the body of the email until the paste option appears. Tap on it to paste the copied messages into the email.

9. Send the email to yourself or the desired recipient.

Review the email to ensure that the messages are included correctly. Once satisfied, tap on the send button to email the message thread to yourself or the desired recipient.

10. Access your email on your computer and print out the message thread.

Open your email application on your computer and locate the email containing the text messages or iMessages. Open the email and click on the Print option to initiate the printing process. Adjust any necessary print settings and click on the Print button to print your messages.

Method 3: Printing via iTunes or Third-Party Application

If you prefer a more comprehensive method, you can use iTunes or third-party applications to print out text messages or iMessages from your iPhone. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Ensure that you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer.

Before starting, make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer. If not, visit the official Apple website and download the latest version.

2. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.

Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer. Ensure that both devices are powered on.

3. Open iTunes and check for any available updates.

Launch iTunes on your computer and check for any available updates. If updates are available, follow the on-screen prompts to install them.

4. Install any necessary software prompted by iTunes to establish a connection with your iPhone.

If prompted by iTunes, install any necessary software or drivers to establish a connection between your iPhone and your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Once connected, navigate to your iPhone's screen within iTunes.

After establishing a connection, navigate to your iPhone's screen within iTunes. This can usually be done by clicking on the iPhone icon located in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window.

6. Look for screenshots from the messages you want to print out.

Within the iPhone screen in iTunes, look for the "Screenshots" section. This will contain all the screenshots saved on your iPhone.

7. Select and transfer these screenshots to your computer by following the on-screen instructions in iTunes.

Select the screenshots you want to print out by clicking on them. To select multiple screenshots, hold down the Ctrl key (Windows) or the Command key (Mac) while clicking on the desired screenshots. Once selected, follow the on-screen instructions in iTunes to transfer the screenshots to your computer.

8. Once transferred, locate the saved screenshots on your computer and open them using any image viewer or editing application (such as Preview on macOS or Photos on Windows).

After the screenshots have been successfully transferred, locate them on your computer by navigating to the folder where iTunes saved them. This folder is typically in the "Pictures" or "Documents" directory, depending on your operating system. Open the screenshots using any image viewer or editing application installed on your computer.

9. Print out these screenshots through the printing options provided by your operating system.

With the screenshots open in the image viewer or editing application, access the printing options provided by your operating system. This can usually be done by clicking on the File menu and selecting the Print option. Adjust any necessary print settings, such as paper size or orientation, and click on the Print button to start printing your text messages or iMessages.

Printing text messages or iMessages from your iPhone can be a valuable way to preserve important conversations, create physical backups, or provide evidence for legal purposes. In this guide, we explored three simple methods to achieve this: taking screenshots, emailing the messages, and printing via iTunes or third-party applications. Each method offers its own benefits, so choose the one that suits your needs best. With these methods at your disposal, you can easily create hard copies of your text messages or iMessages and have them at your fingertips whenever you need them.