How to delete iPhone backup from your computer

If you’ve been backing up your iPhone to your computer, you may eventually find yourself running out of storage space or wanting to remove old backups for privacy reasons. iBackup Viewer is a handy tool that not only allows you to view and extract data from your iPhone backups but also helps you manage and delete them.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to delete an iPhone backup from your computer using iBackup Viewer.

Download and Install iBackup Viewer

1. Download iBackup Viewer for macOS or Windows
2. Install the program on your computer by following the on-screen instructions.
3. Launch iBackup Viewer once the installation is complete.

Locate Your iPhone Backup

iOS backups created by iTunes generally are in the default locations, 

macOS:

/Users/yourusername/Library/Application Support/MobleSync/Backup

Windows:

C:\Users\yourusername\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup

Reveal the location of the backup in Finder or Explorer

iBackup Viewer will list all available backups under the default backup folder, you can reveal the location of a backup by click the "folder" icon 

Delete the iPhone backup

After revealing the location in Finder or Explorer, you'll see folder and files hold the backup data. Go to upper folder and delete it. Then the iPhone backup will be deleted. Remember that the data will be delete completely and not recoverable in general way.

Free Up Space (Optional)

If you’re deleting backups to free up storage space, consider emptying your computer’s Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (macOS) to permanently remove the files and reclaim the storage.

Tips and Warnings

• Backup Important Data: Before deleting any backup, ensure you’ve extracted or saved any important data you might need in the future.
• Use iCloud as an Alternative: If you’re running out of space on your computer, consider using iCloud to store your iPhone backups instead.
• Regular Maintenance: Periodically review and delete old backups to keep your computer organized and free up storage.

By following these steps, you can easily manage and delete iPhone backups from your computer. This process helps you maintain your storage space and keep your data organized.