Conversation → CSV

Put each message into a row you can filter.

Import the conversation, review the reconstructed record, then export CSV for sorting by people, visible dates, text, and other available fields.

Updated 2026-09-054 minTextTrace

Available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

01Bring in the source
02Review the record
03Choose the useful output

When CSV is the useful output

SortGroup or order rows using the fields available in the record.
FilterNarrow a long conversation to terms, people, or visible dates for review.
AnalyseUse a spreadsheet or data tool without manually copying every message.
Keep contextRetain the original source and a readable PDF when a row alone is not enough.

CSV is structured, not self-explanatory

A spreadsheet makes rows easier to work with, but it can hide the visual sequence and surrounding exchange. Keep an unchanged export, note any filters or edits, and return to the retained source when wording or context matters.

Choose PDF when the reader needs a document

Use searchable PDF for a stable reading and printing experience. Use CSV when the next task is sorting, filtering, coding, or analysis. TextTrace can create both from the same reviewed record.

Questions, answered precisely

Frequently asked questions

Can I open the CSV in Excel or Numbers?

CSV is a standard tabular format and can be opened by compatible spreadsheet tools such as Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets.

Does CSV preserve the original chat design?

No. CSV organizes available message data into rows. Keep the retained source or a PDF when visual context matters.

TextTrace

Turn the conversation into something you can use.

Import it. Check it. Search it. Export the format your next step needs.