Does iBackup Extractor read Encrypted backups?

Summary

Yes. iBackup Extractor can read encrypted iPhone and iPad backups, provided you know the password that was used to encrypt the backup.

To open an encrypted backup using iBackup Extractor, follow these steps...

1. Download, install and open iBackup Extractor.
2. Select the backup you want to access.
3. Enter the password used to encrypt the backup when prompted.
4. Once the password is accepted, you can browse and extract data from the backup.

Which password do I need?

Enter the password that was set when the backup was encrypted using Apple Devices or iTunes on Windows, or Finder on Mac.

This is the backup encryption password and may be different from your Apple Account password, iPhone passcode or computer login password.

If you've forgotten your iPhone backup password, see our guide: How to Reset Your iPhone Backup Password.

Your backup password is used locally on your computer to unlock the backup. iBackup Extractor does not save or share this password.

After you have correctly entered your password, the content of your backup will be displayed on your computer and you can use iBackup Extractor to view and extract data from your backup as shown in the iBackup Extractor User guide.