Python 3 Script to parse out iTunes backups
Publisher’s description
What is iTunes Backup Reader?
iTunes Backup Reader by jfarley218 is open-source Windows software. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jfarley248/iTunes_Backup_Reader) has 191 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Python 3 Script to parse out iTunes backups”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: iTunes Backup Reader is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is iTunes Backup Reader 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:
8CF12BB8F0A99065DEAEE5233D736B76DD3D96CA9C70ABC045CEDE416BE122B6· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.1Latest | April 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jfarley218.itunesbackup -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- jfarley218
- Licence
- mit
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jfarley248/iTunes_Backup_Reader
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.0.1
- Released
- April 18, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- April 18, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 191
- GitHub forks
- 40
- winget ID
- jfarley218.itunesbackup
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Frequently asked questions
Is iTunes Backup Reader free?
Yes. iTunes Backup Reader is open-source software under the mit licence.
Is iTunes Backup Reader 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 Reader 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.
Does iTunes Backup Reader run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use iTunes Backup Reader without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.