Free Download ZeeZide Past for iChat full version standalone offline installer for macOS. It is a very simple viewer for iChat chat log files.

Overview of Past for iChat for macOS

It is a little application to open and view old chat log files created by Apple's iChat application (.ichat and .chat files) on macOS, Big Sur, Monterey, and later. iChat was the predecessor of the new and improved Messages app.

Starting with macOS Big Sur, the refreshed Messages application doesn't allow opening old iChat log files anymore. It keeps your history alive by allowing you to access it.

The application also features a simple Markdown export of the chat logs and a Quick Look plugin for previewing chat logs in the Finder, Spotlight, or other applications.

Note:

This application is only helpful for people with older iChat chat log files (usually older than five years). I.e., this app does not open files created by Big Sur/Monterey itself, nor does it open iPhone chat logs.

Features of Past for iChat for macOS

• Open old iChat logs.
• Easy-to-use
• A simple Markdown export of the chat logs
• A quick-look plugin for previewing chat logs in the Finder, Spotlight, or other applications.

Technical Details and System Requirements

• macOS 11.0 or later
• Apple Silicone or Intel Core processor