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
A complete toolkit for extracting and exporting data from any iPhone backup — encrypted or not — without sending a single byte to the cloud.
Extract complete SMS and iMessage threads with timestamps, attachments, and contact information. Export to PDF, CSV, or HTML for court submission.
Recover the full camera roll including deleted media. Preserves original EXIF metadata — GPS coordinates, timestamps, and device information intact.
Complete incoming and outgoing call logs with durations, timestamps, and contact details. Ideal for establishing communication patterns in legal matters.
Access third-party app databases including WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and more. Structured export preserves conversation context and metadata.
Full support for password-protected backups from day one. Encrypted backups contain significantly more data including health records and saved passwords.
Export data as PDF reports, CSV spreadsheets, HTML archives, or raw files. Formatted for direct use in legal proceedings and investigations.
Whether you're building a legal case or recovering personal data, OpenExtract gives you direct access to what's in your backup.
Quickly extract and format communication records for custody disputes, divorce proceedings, and child support cases. Export to court-ready PDF reports with timestamps preserved.
Recover deleted messages, location data, and communication patterns from iPhone backups. Access encrypted backups that contain the full picture — health data, passwords, and more.
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.
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.
View on GitHubNo account required. No trial period. No upsell. OpenExtract is free software — download it, use it, share it.