Show HN: In-browser iMessage exporter for Mac chat.db and iPhone backups

Category: devtools

Tags: imessage, export, privacy, browser-based, forensics

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

A browser-based tool for exporting iMessage conversations from Mac chat.db files or iPhone backups into PDF, HTML, TXT, CSV, or JSON. It runs entirely client-side, ensuring privacy, and handles attachments, contact names, and various message types. The project is notable for making forensic-style export accessible without installing software.

Target audience: end users, legal professionals, forensic analysts

Repository: https://vajba.com/imessage-export/

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