How do I get iChat?

Once you have set your iChat settings to automatically save your conversations, you can view them at any time in your Documents folder on your Mac.

1. Launch iChat.
2. Click “iChat” followed by “Preferences” in the drop-down menu.
3. Click the “Messages” tab.
4. Click the check box next to Automatically Save Chat Transcripts.

What is iChat?

The Michigan State Police provides the Internet Criminal History Access Tool, or ICHAT, which allows you to instantaneously access the criminal history records of individuals who have been convicted of a crime in Michigan, as well as for individuals who have pending criminal cases.

How do I see old iChat Messages on Mac?

Open a previous conversation by launching iChat or using the Spotlight search utility.

1. Launch iChat on your Mac.
2. Click “File” from the application’s menu bar.
3. Choose “Open” from the drop-down menu.
4. Navigate to the iChat conversation that has the content you want to view, then double-click it to open it.

How do I open a .iChat file on a Mac?

ICHAT files are created simply by choosing File → Save a Copy As; which is found in the iChat application menu. ICHAT files can only be opened and viewed with the Apple iChat application because they are saved in a binary format. This means, they cannot be viewed or edited by a text editor.

Where are iChat logs stored?

They are saved in Home > Documents > iChat.

How do I recover my iMessage chat history?

Here’s how to retrieve those deleted messages.

1. Open Settings, and tap on your name/picture at the top.
2. Select iCloud > Manage Storage, then tap Backups.
3. You’ll be presented with a list of available backups; tap one to see when it was saved.

What shows up on iChat?

Things to Remember About ICHAT: The search result means that a check of the Michigan State Police criminal history file has been completed and is ready to view. It does not mean that a criminal record was or was not found that matched your entry.

Where are Messages saved on Mac?

Your messages and photos, videos, or any other attachments automatically sync and store in ~/Library/Messages/Archives and ~/Library/Messages/Attachments.

How do I export iMessages from my Mac?

How to export Messages from the Mac

1. Open the Messages app on your Mac.
2. Find the conversation you wish to “export”.
3. Click inside the Message box, and not the text field.
4. Press CMD+A (select all)
5. Press CMD+C (copy).
6. Open the Notes app on your Mac.
7. Open a new Note.
8. Press CMD+V (paste).