PermatextA record of the original.
Preserve text captured before a later edit or unsend. Later observations never replace the original you saved.
A local record. On your terms.
Messages change.
Your records
don’t have to.
Keep the original, even when the conversation moves on. Permatext locally captures incoming messages from conversations you explicitly authorize.
One message. A lasting record.
Illustrative · synthetic text- Saved before the conversation changed
- A new version. The captured original stays intact.
Original preserved locallyEncrypted on your Mac. Kept separate from later evidence.
An illustrative example, not an app screenshot. The original must be captured first; edit and unsend detection is not guaranteed.
Local encrypted storage Explicit conversation consent No message uploads
Made for what was saidThe conversation moves.
The conversation moves.
The original remains.
A focused Mac app, built around your records and your control.
Your Mac is the archive.
Encrypted local storage. No cloud archive, telemetry or message uploads. Licensing never needs your conversations.
Permission is specific.
Authorize each conversation explicitly. Pause monitoring, switch your selection or revoke consent while keeping saved evidence.
Context, kept together.
Browse captured messages, edits and qualifying unsend evidence. Technical details stay available in the inspector.
You choose what stays
Set it up. Keep it local.
Four deliberate steps. You decide what Permatext can preserve, and when it can monitor.
- 01
Download for Mac
Install the native app in Applications.
- 02
Grant read access
Follow the guided macOS permission setup.
- 03
Choose with consent
Select and explicitly authorize a conversation.
- 04
Browse your archive
View preserved originals and later evidence locally.
Private by locationYour messages stay
Your messages stay
off our servers.
The website handles product information and, once configured, payment and license verification. Your archive stays encrypted on your Mac.
Read the privacy draftA few things to know.
Full Disk Access is required. Monitoring needs explicit consent. Permatext cannot recover text it never captured. Edit and unsend detection relies on undocumented Messages structures and has limits.
Understand the limitations →Simple, on purposeFree to start.
Free to start.
One payment for more.
No recurring billing. No change to where your messages live.
$0 forever
A place to start. A conversation to keep.
- One selected authorized conversation
- Unlimited capture in that conversation
- Local encrypted archive
- Access to previously archived messages
- No payment required
Permatext ProOne payment
$8.99 USD one-time
More conversations. The same local privacy.
- Unlimited authorized conversations
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited capture in authorized conversations
- Activation and recovery planned
- No recurring charges
Pro is $8.99 USD one-time for the purchased product. Applicable taxes and final total appear at checkout. No promise of all future major versions or unlimited support.
Before you begin
A little clarity.
Straight answers about capture,
consent and keeping things local.
What is Permatext?
A native Mac app that preserves new incoming text from explicitly authorized one-to-one iMessage conversations.
How does it work?
With your permission, Permatext reads the local Messages database and stores captured originals in an encrypted archive on your Mac.
Can it preserve unsent messages?
If the original was captured before an unsend, Permatext can retain it and inspect later retraction evidence. Detection depends on macOS database behavior and is not guaranteed.
Does it work retroactively?
No. It cannot recover a message it never captured, including an original removed before monitoring could read it.
Is it free?
Yes. Free monitors one selected authorized conversation with unlimited capture in that conversation and access to previous archives. Normal retention settings still apply.
What does $8.99 Pro unlock?
Unlimited explicitly authorized conversations and all Free features. Pro changes the conversation limit, not privacy or ownership of your archive.
Is Pro a subscription?
No. Pro is $8.99 USD one-time, with no monthly, annual or recurring billing. Taxes and the final amount will appear in hosted checkout when payments are enabled.
Where are messages stored?
In your encrypted local archive on your Mac. Message contents and local archives are never sent to this website or the licensing backend.
Why is Full Disk Access required?
macOS protects the local Messages database. Permatext needs you to grant the appropriate read access; folder selection alone may not be enough.
What Macs are supported?
Release compatibility metadata is unavailable. Check Download before choosing a build.
How do I install it?
Open the intended DMG, drag Permatext into Applications, eject the image and open the installed copy. There is no approved public download yet; see Download for availability and installation guidance.
How do I activate Pro?
Pro purchases and activation are unavailable in this public preview. This website cannot issue a license.
Can I transfer Pro to a new Mac?
The proposed personal license permits your own Macs, reinstalls and replacements. Confirmed purchase ownership is required for recovery; final terms still need review.
What happens if I lose my license?
Purchase recovery is unavailable in this public preview. A real provider and verified delivery service must be configured and reviewed before recovery is offered.
What happens if I request a refund?
A valid refund or chargeback can revoke Pro. Existing archives remain readable; future Free monitoring requires one explicitly selected authorized conversation. The refund policy is still a draft.
Keep what matters
Download availability Start with one conversation.
A public website preview. Capture and public distribution validation are still in progress.