How to View iTunes Backup Files for Free

Apple users almost know iTunes, and even many people are used to using iTunes to back up the iPhone's data. While enjoying the fun and good experience brought by the iPhone, it is necessary to ensure the security of important data. When the key data on your iPhone is lost, you can restore the iPhone from iTunes backup. But I have to say that iTunes does not allow you to check the file manually. iTunes's backup rules refer to data that supports backup and restore the entire iPhone, and cannot be used in certain specific data. For example, when you want to browse iTunes backup and visit them separately, you will find that iTunes does not support this feature. You don't even know where you can find iTunes backup files.

If you want to check the iPhone backup for free, there is a way. Reading this article allows you to understand the method of viewing iPhone backup for free, and the effective way to restore specific data from iTunes without being covered.

Part 1: How to View iTunes Backup Files on Computer for Free

iTunes backup files do not support manual access, and by default on iTunes, specific files cannot be backed up, browsed and restored. While users can download entire backups to their devices, they cannot view messages individually. The actual situation is that users often do not need to backup or restore all the data in the iPhone.

In the above case, it is recommended that you use a third-party software, such as iPhone Data Recovery. This software can make your iOS data management more flexible , not only can help you view iPhone backup when you need it, but also can selectively backup, restore and transfer iPhone data you need. The data it supports includes photos, videos, contacts, messages, App chat history, notes, call logs, etc. Now let's see the steps to view iTunes backup on computer for free.

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- Three recovery modes to recover data from dead/broken iPhone, selectively browse and recover lost data from iOS devices, iCloud backup and iTunes backup.

- Fix your iOS system in various scenarios: iPhone disabled, iPhone turn on, charge issue, activation, loop restart, verifying update, battery drain, no service.

- Support to recover iPhone data from dead/broken iPhone in 22+ formats, including pictures, messages, contact, videos, notes, voice memos, etc.

- Best iOS data recovering and backing up tool to recover and backup iOS data to PC or Mac.

- Transfer WhatsApp messages between two iOS devices, back up or restore WhatsApp messages in one-click.

- Support all iOS devices, including iPhone 14 Pro Max/Pro/Plus, iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max/Mini, iPhone 12/11, iPhone X, iPad, iPod, etc.

Step 1. Install and run iPhone Data Recovery on your computer. After entering the interface, choose to restore iOS data. iPhone Data Recovery provides three recovery modes for you to choose, choose "Recover from iTunes backup file" here. All iTunes backup will list in order on the interface, you can see backup size, name, date and more, choose one backup you need and click "Start Scan" button to extract it.

Step 2. The software will spend some time to finish the extraction process, after that, all file type will show on left sidebar, you can see photos, videos, contacts, notes, call logs, whatsapp, documents, voicemail, voice memos, kik, line, viber and more, tap one file type you want and view related iTunes data in detail on thscan result.

Part 2: How to Recover and Save iPhone Backup on Computer

If you browse the iTunes backup in part 1, you can save the data that needs to be restored or saved on the computer, whether it is the entire backup file or specific data. After you select all data you want and want to restore them, you can click "Recover" button to get data back.

If you want to restore the iCloud backup and save it on your computer, you only need to select the ''Recover from iCloud backup file" mode when running iPhone Data Recovery on the computer, and then follow the prompts on the interface to preview and restore the iCloud backup data. Just like restoring a backup from iTunes, restoring a backup from iCloud is also previewable and selectable, and will not overwrite or leak any other data, so you can use it with confidence.

Part 3: Where to Find iTunes Backup

1. Run iTunes and go to "Preferences" from the menu bar, then tap "Devices".

2. You can see all iTunes backup list in the interface, choose one backup based on the date of creation, right-click to get a drop-down menu, tap "Show in Finder" to be taken to the location of the folder.

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