MIT Licensed · Free Forever · v1.0

Extract iPhone
backup data freely.

OpenExtract recovers messages, contacts, photos, and more from iPhone backups — including encrypted ones. Built for legal professionals, investigators, and anyone who needs their data.

Windows · macOS · Linux  ·  Supports encrypted backups

100% Free · No trial, no paywall
MIT Licensed · Fully open source
Encrypted Backups · Full support
No Cloud · 100% local processing
Court-Ready · Export for legal use
Capabilities

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

A complete toolkit for extracting and exporting data from any iPhone backup — encrypted or not — without sending a single byte to the cloud.

Messages & iMessage

Extract complete SMS and iMessage threads with timestamps, attachments, and contact information. Export to PDF, CSV, or HTML for court submission.

Photos & Videos

Recover the full camera roll including deleted media. Preserves original EXIF metadata — GPS coordinates, timestamps, and device information intact.

Call History

Complete incoming and outgoing call logs with durations, timestamps, and contact details. Ideal for establishing communication patterns in legal matters.

App Data

Access third-party app databases including WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and more. Structured export preserves conversation context and metadata.

Encrypted Backups

Full support for password-protected backups from day one. Encrypted backups contain significantly more data including health records and saved passwords.

Legal Export Formats

Export data as PDF reports, CSV spreadsheets, HTML archives, or raw files. Formatted for direct use in legal proceedings and investigations.

SMS / iMessage WhatsApp Contacts Photos Videos Call Logs Notes Voice Memos Calendar Health Data Safari History App Data

Built for those who
need answers.

Whether you're building a legal case or recovering personal data, OpenExtract gives you direct access to what's in your backup.

01 / LEGAL

Family Law Attorneys

Quickly extract and format communication records for custody disputes, divorce proceedings, and child support cases. Export to court-ready PDF reports with timestamps preserved.

02 / INVESTIGATIVE

Private Investigators

Recover deleted messages, location data, and communication patterns from iPhone backups. Access encrypted backups that contain the full picture — health data, passwords, and more.

03 / PERSONAL

Individuals & Families

Recover lost photos, messages, or contacts without paying for expensive software. Take full ownership of your own data — no subscriptions, no cloud uploads, no middleman.

Transparent by design.

OpenExtract is MIT licensed and fully open source. Every line of code is auditable. Your data never leaves your machine — we couldn't collect it even if we wanted to.

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openextract · MIT License
# Extract messages from encrypted backup
from openextract import Backup
 
backup = Backup(
  path="/path/to/backup",
  password="your-password"
)
 
# Export SMS threads to PDF
backup.messages.export(
  format="pdf",
  output="./export"
)
 
# ✓ 100% local · no cloud · MIT licensed

Free. Always.

No account required. No trial period. No upsell. OpenExtract is free software — download it, use it, share it.