The Messages window with several conversations listed in the sidebar at the left, and an active conversation at the right. The conversation includes balloon message effects, a photo, and a Tapback on the last message.

Send unlimited messages

If someone has an Apple device, you can send them unlimited messages using iMessage. Add photos, polls, Tapbacks, message effects, and more.

How to send messages

The Messages window with several conversations listed in the sidebar at the left, and the active conversation at the right. The message bubbles are green, indicating they were sent as SMS, MMS, or RCS text messages.

Text anyone, on any device

If you have an iPhone, you can send SMS, MMS, or RCS texts to anyone with any device, right from Messages on your Mac. When you get a new text, you don’t have to jump up to get your iPhone—just reply on your Mac. (Availability may depend on your carrier, country, or region.)

How to set up iPhone to get SMS, MMS, and RCS messages

Info view, which appears after you click the contact or group icon at the top of a conversation, showing the call, video, and screen sharing buttons below a person’s name.

Go from texting to talking

When you’re in the mood to talk with someone face-to-face or share your screen, you can do it directly from a Messages conversation.

How to make calls from Messages

To explore the Messages User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.

If you need more help, visit the Messages Support website.

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