A graphical tool that can extract and replace files from encrypted and non-encrypted iOS backups
Publisher’s description
What is iTunes Backup Explorer?
iTunes Backup Explorer by Maximilian Herczegh is open-source Windows software. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (MaxiHuHe04/iTunes-Backup-Explorer) has 1,072 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A graphical tool that can extract and replace files from encrypted and non-encrypted iOS backups”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: iTunes Backup Explorer is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is iTunes Backup Explorer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2220E9A64258201EBA64F19AE6AD8D1F6BB1C375FF3AD2284CFEFC36C2C02E20· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7Latest | February 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MaximilianHerczegh.iTunesBackupExplorer -emsiexec /i iTunes_Backup_Explorer-1.7_win_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {1775ACB1-6D62-3C64-BF6A-D59F8AFFF461} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Maximilian Herczegh
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/MaxiHuHe04/iTunes-Backup-Explorer
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.7
- Released
- February 17, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,072
- GitHub forks
- 81
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- MaximilianHerczegh.iTunesBackupExplorer
- MSI product code
- {1775ACB1-6D62-3C64-BF6A-D59F8AFFF461}
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Frequently asked questions
Is iTunes Backup Explorer free?
Yes. iTunes Backup Explorer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is iTunes Backup Explorer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install iTunes Backup Explorer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can iTunes Backup Explorer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does iTunes Backup Explorer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.