iPhone backup location

Have you ever wondered where your iPhone backups actually go? I did, right after I discovered that my laptop’s memory had mysteriously filled up, and I couldn’t figure out why. It turned out that old iPhone backups were quietly taking up gigabytes of space on my computer. And finding them wasn’t as easy as I expected.

If you’ve ever tried to control your iPhone storage, switch to a new device, or just make sure your data is safe, it’s important to know where your iPhone backups are located. Apple offers us several options: iCloud, iTunes, Finder, but each has its own storage path and features.

In this article, we’ll find out where iPhone backups are stored on Windows and Mac, how to safely access, move, or delete them, and what to do if you want to change the default backup location to free up space or better organize your data storage.

• iPhone backup location Windows 10 and 11
• Find and view iPhone backup files automatically
• How to find backup on iPhone

How to find iTunes backups on Windows PC

Bet you didn’t know that iTunes backups are made automatically every time you connect your iPhone to iTunes and sync (unless you’ve turned iCloud Backup on). These backups can take up several gigabytes of space on your PC. If you want to free some space on your hard drive by deleting a couple of old backups, here is what to do:

Where are iTunes backups stored

The location of iTunes backup is not so easy to find. By default, iTunes backups are stored in MobileSync > Backup.

• On Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and Vista iTunes backups may be stored in

  C:\Users\Your username\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\

  or

  C:\Users\Your user name\Apple\MobileSync\Backup\

• In Windows XP, the path is
  C:\Users\Your user name\Application Data\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\

Also, you can find backups using the search box:

1. Open your search box:

   Windows 10 and 11: click the Search box next to the Start button.
   Windows 8: click the magnifying glass in the top-right corner.
   Windows 7: click Start.

2. Type in the search box: %appdata% (yes, with the percent sign) and press Enter.
3. Open Apple Computer > MobileSync > Backup.

or

1. Type in the search box: %userprofile% and press Enter.
2. Open these folders: Apple > MobileSync > Backup.

Note: If you have previously made backups with CopyTrans Shelbee, they will be displayed in the same folder (unless you’ve changed it).

Note 2: If you can’t find the backup folder that might be because the AppData folder is hidden. You need to enable Show hidden files and repeat the procedure.

Where is iPhone backup stored on PC

Automatically find and view iPhone backup files

How to find iPhone back up? The easiest and fastest way to find all your backups – let CopyTrans Backup Extractor search for them automatically. CopyTrans Backup Extractor searches for backups on your PC and iCloud for free!

✔️ find all the backups automatically;

✔️ save all the backup data on your PC

✔️ compatible with different backups: iCloud, iTunes, CopyTrans Shelbee, or other programs;

Download CopyTrans Backup Extractor

Here is all that you need to do:

1. Download and install CopyTrans Backup Extractor.
2. Run the program. If you also want to access iCloud backups, log in to iCloud as shown in the screenshot. Once ready, click Find Backups.
   
3. The program will then start searching for backups on your computer.
   

4. Here are all the backups available to you on a PC or in iCloud.

   Local backups: click on the folder icon next to the backup entry to open the folder with the backup.
   iCloud backups: how to access icloud backups? You cannot open them in a folder, but you can extract their contents to a PC using the very same tool.

   

CopyTrans Backup Extractor can extract:

… and has a chance of dealing with a backup even if part of it is corrupt.

How to find iPhone backup

On your iPhone

How can I view iPhone backup files? That is easy. You can find iCloud backups manually on your iPhone, PC, or Mac.

On your iPhone:

• iOS 11-16: go to Settings > Your name > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups.
• iOS 10.3:, go to Settings > Your name > iCloud. Tap the graph that shows your iCloud usage, then tap Manage Storage.
• iOS 10.2 and earlier: go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage.

On your PC: open iCloud for Windows > click Storage > select Backup.

On your Mac: go to Apple menu > System Preferences > click iCloud > click Manage > select Backups.

Here you go, you have found your backups!

Where does iTunes store backups on Mac?

Here’s iPhone backup location: /Users/*YOUR USERNAME*/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/.

To locate the folder manually, just follow these simple steps:

1. Click Go > Go to Folder … in the top menu bar.
2. Write or copy and paste this: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/.

Alternatively, if you want to find a specific backup, do this with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier:

1. Open iTunes > in the menu bar choose iTunes > Preferences > click Devices.
2. Click on the chosen backup while holding control and select Show in Folder.

With macOS Catalina 10.15 or later (which does not have iTunes anymore):

• In Finder, under the General tab, click Manage Backups.

Where are iPhone backups stored on PC

Whether you prefer to store everything in iCloud or keep local copies on your computer, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check where iPhone backup is located and how much space they take up. A little cleaning up now can free up gigabytes of space and save you the stress of searching for lost data in the future.

To sum up, finding where your iPhone backups are stored on your PC takes just a few quick steps:
Launch the app → Sign in to iCloud → Find backups on your PC and in iCloud → Wait for the search to complete.

Convenient, quick, and easy, right? CopyTrans Backup Extractor searches for backups in multiple sources and does so without any problems, so you can always find what you need without rummaging through hidden folders.

So the next time you back up your iPhone, you’ll know exactly where to find it, and how to securely store your memories, photos, and settings.