TextKeep · v1.3.6 · macOS
Save & backup your text messages on Mac
Download and export your iMessage and text message conversations to readable Markdown files. Free, safe, and 100% private.
macOS only · Apple notarized and safe to install
What TextKeep does
💬 iMessage export
Converts your iMessage conversations into clean Markdown files with proper formatting and structure.
👥 Groups & contacts
Handles one-on-one and group chats. Shows real contact names, not phone numbers.
📎 Media & attachments
Copies images, videos, and audio to an attachments folder with proper Markdown linking.
😂 Reactions & emoji
Preserves iMessage reactions (likes, hearts, laughs) with corresponding emoji display.
📅 Date filtering
Export messages from specific date ranges. Preview conversations before exporting.
🔒 100% local
Runs entirely on your Mac. No network access, no telemetry, no cloud.
Privacy first
TextKeep operates completely offline. It never modifies your Messages database, never sends data anywhere, and includes no tracking or telemetry. Your conversations stay yours.