Choose the product that matches your phone: TextExhibit for Android exports directly on the phone, while TextExhibit for iPhone backups runs on Windows or Mac.

TextExhibit Android App

Generate PDFs of text message conversations directly on your personal device. No need to create a backup, install the desktop app, or transfer files to a computer.

For legal professionals: You can direct your Android clients to download the app and complete the in-app purchase themselves. After exporting, they can use the app's share feature to send you a .zip file containing the full conversion: court-ready PDFs, extracted media, and hash verification reports. Clients may securely share this with you via options like Google Drive or an upload directly from their phone to a private SharePoint folder you send them.

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TextExhibit Desktop for iPhone Backups

Import text message backups and convert them into court-ready PDFs. Reads Finder backups on macOS and Apple Devices backups on Windows.

Download for Windows Code Signed · SSL.com Certificate
Download for Mac Apple Notarized · Code Signed

Version 2.3.3 • Windows 10/11 or macOS 10.15+ • Release Notes

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Need TextExhibit Desktop for iPhone Backups?

Reads Finder backups on macOS and Apple Devices backups on Windows. Email the download links to yourself or a colleague to install on a computer.

Version 2.3.3 • Release Notes

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What About iOS?

Unfortunately, Apple does not allow any app on the App Store to access text messages (SMS/iMessage) stored on an iPhone. This is a system-level restriction that applies to all developers, not just us, which means an iOS version of TextExhibit is not possible.

iPhone users can still generate PDFs using TextExhibit Desktop for iPhone Backups. Reads Finder backups on macOS and Apple Devices backups on Windows. See our iPhone Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Free Trial & Full Version

TextExhibit Desktop for iPhone Backups and TextExhibit Android App both start in free trial mode.

  • When you first install TextExhibit, it runs in free trial mode
  • Trial mode includes watermarks on PDFs, redacts some text messages, and is limited to 3 exports
  • To unlock the full version on desktop, purchase a license through our website; on Android, unlock via in-app purchase
  • An in-app purchase on Android permanently unlocks full capabilities: no watermarks, no redacted texts, unlimited exports
  • Your trial exports and settings are preserved when you activate

Operating System Notices

Windows: Our installer is code-signed by Castel Nuovo Systems LLC using an SSL.com certificate. You can verify the publisher name in the installer’s properties or in any SmartScreen prompt.

Mac: Our installer is code-signed and notarized by Apple through the Apple Developer Program. macOS Gatekeeper will verify the notarization automatically when you open the DMG — no security warnings or overrides needed.

IT-managed devices: If your organization’s security policy blocks installation, contact your IT department with the code-signing details (publisher: Castel Nuovo Systems LLC) so they can approve it. Feel free to contact us if your IT team needs additional information.

Installation Instructions

Windows

  1. Download the .exe installer above
  2. Run the installer (if SmartScreen appears, click “More info” then “Run anyway”)
  3. Follow the installation wizard
  4. Launch TextExhibit from the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut

Mac

  1. Download the .dmg installer above
  2. Open the DMG file
  3. Drag TextExhibit to your Applications folder
  4. Launch TextExhibit from Applications

System Requirements

  • Windows: Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Mac: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
  • RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended for large conversations)
  • Disk Space: 200MB for installation, plus space for exported PDFs

Next Steps

After installing TextExhibit: