Where does iTunes save backup files?

If you know where iTunes stores your backup files, you can copy individual backups. We'll show you where to find the backup files.

iTunes: Here you will find the backup files

Depending on the operating system, you will find the backups in a different location:

1. All Mac users can find the backup folder within the home directory: "~ / Library / Application Support / MobileSync / Backup /" (see screenshot).
2. Windows 7, 8 and 10 users will find it in the path "C: \ Users \ [USER] \ AppData \ Roaming \ Apple Computer \ MobileSync \ Backup \". Replace the [USER] section with your current Windows user name and copy the path into the address bar of the Windows Explorer.
3. There are some changes in the path in Windows XP; the correct link here is: "C: \ Documents and Settings \ [USER] \ Application Data \ Apple Computer \ MobileSync \ Backup \". Otherwise, proceed as with the other versions of Windows.
4. Note: Don't be surprised at the names of the folders. Most backups are named using very long strings. A folder stands for the backup of a device at a certain time.

Also read how to change the path for iTunes backups.