iTunes Backup Extractor

A tool to analyze and extract data from iTunes backups for developers, digital forensics, and data recovery professionals.

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About This Tool

The tool reads a local iTunes backup directory and enumerates its inventory using manifest files and index databases. It can decrypt backups when a password is supplied, deriving decryption keys from the user-provided credentials.
The extraction pipeline maps backup items to their data structures, reads SQLite databases, plist files, and media, and exports results in JSON, CSV, or JSONL; it preserves relative paths to support auditing.
Usage scenarios include data recovery after device loss, eDiscovery and forensics, developer testing of backup formats, and migration of app data between devices. Unique differentiators are robust error handling, multi-backup support, and explicit handling of incomplete backups. Core features include support for encrypted and unencrypted backups, metadata extraction, app data extraction, messages, contacts, call history, timestamps, and export options.

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How to Use

Provide inputs: specify backup_path and optional password.
Configure scope: select include_app_data and include_media as needed.
Run extraction: initiate processing; the tool reads the manifest, decrypts if password provided, and gathers data.
Review outputs: inspect the summary and per-item data preview.
Export results: save as JSON, CSV, or JSONL for downstream workflows.

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What backups are supported?

The tool supports local iTunes (or Finder) backups created on macOS or Windows. It handles encrypted backups when a password is provided and unencrypted backups without a key. Compatibility depends on the backup version and manifest integrity.

Do I need a password?

For encrypted backups, you must provide the correct password to derive the decryption key and access protected data. If the backup is unencrypted, no password is required and extraction proceeds automatically.

What data can be extracted?

Extractable data includes backup metadata, app data files, messages, contacts, call history, timestamps, and file sizes. Media content can be included if requested, with metadata and references preserved for auditing.

How are results exported?

Exports support JSON, CSV, or JSONL formats. The tool preserves item metadata, relative paths, and timestamps to enable downstream processing, reporting, and migration tasks.

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