How to Transfer Messages from iPhone 7 to MacBook/iMac

Want to transfer the entire message threads from iPhone 7 to your home Mac in plain text or pdf? As well know, iTunes is capable of backing up messages on your iPhone 7 to Mac, but the messages are included in the backup package that is unreadable on your Mac directly.

If you want to transfer SMS, MMS, and iMessages from iPhone 7 to Mac selectively and in viewable format, AnyTrans for Mac is recommended.

AnyTrans Main Features

To manage personal data and media files on your iPhone 7 in an easy way, you can try AnyTrans – an inclusive iOS File Manager. It cares about all kinds of iOS data like messages (text messages and iMessages), contacts, notes, photos, music, videos, etc. With AnyTrans, you can transfer messages from iPhone 7/7 Plus to Mac in viewable format (PDF, TEXT, HTML). AnyTrans also enables you to copy messages from one iPhone to another without restore.

How to Transfer Messages from iPhone 7 to MacBook/iMac

Step 1. Download AnyTrans for Mac and open it on your MacBook/iMac. Connect with your iPhone 7, click the button at the right hand when you see the below window.

Step 2. Click on Messages.

Step 3. Choose Messages and click the Send to Mac button at the top right corner.

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