iTunes stores backups in the following default locations depending on your operating system:
On Windows, the location depends on whether you downloaded iTunes from the Microsoft Store or directly from Apple’s website.
iTunes (and its successors like the Apple Devices app or Finder) stores iPhone and iPad backups in specific local folders on your computer, though the exact path depends on your operating system and how you installed the software. where does itunes store backup
If your internal hard drive is full, you can move these massive backup folders to an external drive. However, you cannot simply move them and expect iTunes to find them. You must move the folder to the external drive and then create a "symbolic link" pointing iTunes to the new location.
Windows stores backups in a hidden folder. The specific path changes based on whether you downloaded iTunes from the or directly from Apple's website . 1. Microsoft Store Version (Standard) iTunes stores backups in the following default locations
Open the folder, then MobileSync , and finally Backup . Where iTunes (or Finder) Stores Backups on Mac
If you downloaded iTunes from the Windows Store, your backups are located at: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Apple\MobileSync\Backup\ Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog. Type %USERPROFILE% and press Enter. Navigate to Apple > MobileSync > Backup . 2. Apple Website Version (Traditional) However, you cannot simply move them and expect
If you downloaded the installer directly from Apple, the path is: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\ Press the Windows Key + R . Type %appdata% and press Enter.
Finding backups on a Mac is slightly easier, but the location changed with the release of macOS Catalina (10.15), which replaced iTunes with the Finder app.