How to Find iPhone and iPad Backup Files on Windows and macOS

Locating iOS Backups on Windows

• 💡 Open Microsoft Explorer and navigate to the local disk C.
• 🔍 Select your username folder to access user-specific data.
• 📁 Within your username folder, locate and open the Apple folder, then the MobileSync folder, and finally the Backup folder.
• ⚠️ The backup data within these folders is encrypted and cannot be read directly without special programs.

Finding Backups Using Apple Devices Application

• 🚀 Open the Apple Devices application on your computer.
• 🔌 Connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer.
• 📊 The application will automatically detect compatible backups, showing the last local backup date.
• 🖱️ Click the 'Manage Backups' button to view a list of all available backups.
• 📂 You can right-click on a backup and select 'Show in Explorer' to open the same backup folder as described in the first method.