How Can I Print My Text Messages? A Complete Guide

Want to print out your text messages but not sure where to start? Whether making an anniversary gift, remembering loved ones, preserving family memories, or just to have a physical copy, this guide will walk you through all your options - from a quick DIY solution to a professionally printed book.

Table of Contents

1. Quick Methods to Print Text Messages
2. Professional Text Message Books
3. Supported Messaging Services
4. Common Use Cases
5. Tips for Best Results

Made the book for my wife from the very first platonic texts we exchanged through the next 6 months until we said I Love You. The process was very easy; the instructions were great. My wife loves the book (290 pages!) with all our back and forths and images showing how our relationship evolved over time - so glad Josh had set this site up to do exactly what I wanted to create - thanks! — Tim 🇺🇸

Quick Methods to Print Text Messages

Need your messages printed right away? Here are some quick solutions:

Screenshots

• Take screenshots of your conversations
• Email the screenshots to yourself
• Open on your computer, format, and print

While simple, this method can be time-consuming for longer conversations and won't look very professional.

Begin creating your professional text message book now and avoid the hassle of manual screenshots.

Other Backup Tools on the Market

Most existing solutions have major drawbacks:

• iMessage backup tools are expensive ($40/year) and barely work, especially with iOS updates
• Android backup apps have inconsistent results and limited formatting options
• WhatsApp's built-in export creates messy, hard to read text files

The reality is, there aren't many reliable ways to print your messages and make them look good. That's exactly why we built My Forever Books - to give you an easy, affordable way to preserve your texts in a format you'll actually want to keep.

After losing a loved one, I knew that I wanted to put together all of our texts into a book(s) and was slaving away and taking screenshots on my phone for days at a time -- only to realize I barely got through a week worth of texts. I found My Forever Books and it made everything extremely easy. — Tiffany Nguyen 🇺🇸

Professional Text Message Books

Transform your digital conversations into beautiful, professionally-bound books with My Forever Books. We offer:

• Professional formatting that perfectly matches how texts look on your phone
• Premium hardcover and paperback binding options
• High-quality printing on premium paper
• Full support for photos, emojis, and group chats
• Affordable pricing starting at just $38
• Support for iMessage, WhatsApp, Android, and GroupMe

Don't settle for basic printouts or unreliable backup tools. Create your own text message book with My Forever Books for a hassle-free experience that preserves your memories in a format you'll cherish forever. We've helped hundreds of people turn their conversations into beautiful keepsakes that last a lifetime.

I recently purchased a sentimental book for my girlfriend, and the experience was nothing short of incredible. His exceptional customer service and willingness to help throughout the process truly stood out. I'm so impressed with the service and couldn't be happier with my purchase. Highly recommend! — Liban Mohamed 🇨🇦

Supported Messaging Services

iMessage

Quick steps using our own "iMessage Exporter" tool:

1. Download our iMessage Exporter
2. Select your conversations
3. Export the backup file
4. Upload and customize

Android

Easy steps with the "SMS Backup & Restore" app:

1. Install SMS Backup & Restore from Play Store
2. Select conversations to export
3. Export the backup file
4. Upload and customize

WhatsApp

Simple "Export chat" process:

1. Open chat you want to export
2. Tap contact name or group name
3. Select "Export chat" to get a backup file
4. Upload and customize

GroupMe

Just login with your GroupMe account and we pull all your conversations.

1. Login with your GroupMe account
2. Select the conversation and messages you want to include
3. Customize your book

This was a pleasant surprise gift from my husband! It wasn't for any special occasion, just a wonderful 'thinking of you' gesture that brightened my day! It's a special way to relive some of our favorite moments and I'm already thinking about making one for my parents - it's just such a unique and personal gift idea! — Tori C. 🇺🇸

I bought a book for my brother and his wife that documents the group chat of their first baby. It was a great present and they loved the personalized names. It's a great gift and was easy to make. Josh is a great help if you need it. Thanks — Laura 🇨🇦

Common Use Cases

People print their text messages for many reasons:

• Anniversary gifts
• Remembering loved ones
• Family keepsakes and records
• Legal documentation

Gave this book to my girlfriend—it was a compilation of the first year of our texts to each other. She said it was literally the best gift she ever received. Would highly recommend this service! — Jacob 🇺🇸

Tips for Best Results

Create a perfect book with our online editor:

1. Customize your messages

   • Select which messages to include
   • Edit any typos or formatting
   • Insert custom photos and texts outside of your chat
   • Reorder messages any way you want

2. Style your book

   • Customize your chat bubble colors
   • Select from multiple font styles
   • Adjust font size to fit more texts on a page

3. Design your cover

   • Pick from premade cover designs
   • Customize cover colors
   • Upload your own design for a personal touch

4. Premium options

   • Hardcover binding (+$20)
   • Glossy cover finish (+$5)
   • 80# premium coated paper (+$10)

The Forever Book process was made so easy by simple step by step instructions. I really appreciated that it had separate sets of instructions for phone brands. I really loved the way you can personalize all aspects of the book. I got to use my favorite colors for the messages. This book was made for myself but I would totally make another for a gift to someone I love. The finished project looked exactly like it showed during the making of it. The best part is the quality! It feels and looks like a book. — Brittany LaValley 🇺🇸

Summary

While there are several ways to print your text messages, the method you choose should depend on your specific needs:

• Need a quick snippet? Screenshot and print
• Want it to look professional? Consider creating a forever book

Turn your text messages into something special.

Start creating your book with My Forever Books and get a professionally printed keepsake that will last forever.

Interested in learning more about our services? Check out our blog for more gift ideas and tips on preserving your digital memories.