, i Message files stored: The Good News Your messages and photos, videos, or any other attachments automatically sync and store in ~/Library/Messages/Archives and ~/Library/Messages/Attachments. The Archive Folder holds all your past messages from saved or closed conversations.
Do iMessage servers Store iMessage messages?
, i Message servers do not store any messages. If someone you send an i. Message to is offline, the i. Message will temporally be stored until delivered.
One more inquiry we ran across in our research was “Where are my iMessages stored on my computer?”.
On Macs using mac. OS Sierra and earlier, your computer by default stores all your i. Messages on your hard drive. And for new versions like mac. OS High Sierra and above, unless you sync with i. Cloud using Messages in i. Cloud, your Mac likely saves your messages too. To check, open your Message App and choose Messages > Preferences from the top menu.
You may be asking “Where are my messages and photos stored?”
Your messages and photos, videos, or any other attachments automatically sync and store in ~/Library/Messages/Archives and ~/Library/Messages/Attachments. The Archive Folder holds all your past messages from saved or closed conversations.
What are iMessage iMessages?
These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. To turn i. Message on or off, go to Settings > Messages.
Learn how to use Messages on your i, phone, i Pad, or i, and pod touch. Personalize your messages with Digital Touch, i. Message apps, and message effects. Send photos, videos, or audio messages and group messages. Learn how to use Messages on your Mac.
Why can’t I Find My iMessages on my Mac?
If you aren’t finding your message archive or any message attachments, it’s possible that your Message App Preferences are set not to save your message history. Under Application, make sure the checkbox for Save history when conversations are closed is ticked.