Can't figure out a way for exporting text messages from iphone to pdf

Email Conversation is a built-in iPhone method to export text messages from iphone to pdf without extra apps.

It lets you save selected messages via email and then convert them to PDF, but it only works with one batch of messages at a time, not entire long conversations.

First, open the Messages conversation you want to export. Press and hold a message, then tap "More...". Select all the messages you want to save. Tap the Share icon, then choose Mail. Send the selected messages to your own email address.

On your PC, open the email containing the messages. Use the print function and select "Save as PDF" to complete the process.

Once saved, you’ll have a PDF file with the selected messages stored permanently.

Cons

• You cannot export an entire long conversation history in a single batch. You must manually select and send messages in batches, which is very tedious for large chat histories.
• The exported content will lose key details such as precise timestamps, sender names, and conversation thread formatting, reducing the usefulness of the generated PDF file for official or legal records.
• Attachments such as photos, videos, or voice messages are not included in the email export, so the final PDF file contains only plain text.

This method is a simple way to export text messages from iphone to pdf using only native iPhone and email features, but it requires manual selection and is not practical for very long conversations, so you should plan carefully before using it.

If you don’t want to use third-party tools, this is a reliable built-in option.