Locate and manage backups of your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Find a list of your iOS or iPadOS backups on your Mac, PC, and iOS or iPadOS device. Learn how to delete backups, copy backups, and more.

Locate backups stored on your Mac

Locate backups stored on your PC

Manage backups in the Finder or the Apple Devices app

Locate backups stored on your Mac

1. From the Go menu in the Finder menu bar, choose Go to Folder.

2. Type or copy and paste ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/ in the pathname window.

Locate backups stored on your PC

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type %USERPROFILE% if you're using the Apple Devices app or iTunes from the Microsoft Store.

3. If iTunes shows "Help > Check for Updates" and you are not using the Apple Devices app, type %AppData%. When iTunes on your PC shows "Help > Check for Updates", this situation usually means that you have the older, traditional iTunes version (not from the Microsoft Store) and need to manually update it using the Help menu. However, if you have the Microsoft Store version, updates are automatic, and the %AppData% reference suggests potential file location issues or corrupted installation. To keep Apple software for Microsoft Windows up to date on your PC, use Microsoft Store and Apple Software Update.

Manage backups in the Finder or the Apple Devices app

1. Open the Finder or the Apple Devices app.

2. Connect your device using a USB cable.

3. If your device is not selected automatically, click your device. Learn what to do if your device does not appear.

4. If necessary, trust your device. This is typically necessary when using a new device with a backup of another device previously trusted.

5. Under the General tab, click Manage Backups to see a list of your backups. From here, right-click on the backup that you want, then choose Delete, Archive, Show in Finder, or Show in Explorer.

   

6. Once you finish, click OK to return to the Finder or the Apple Devices app.

Learn more

• Learn how to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

• Learn the difference between iCloud and iTunes backups.

• Learn how to delete or manage iCloud backups from your Mac or PC.

• Learn how to view and manage iCloud device backups.