Save call history from iPhone backup to PDF file

If you’ve ever wanted to save or export your iPhone call history—whether for record-keeping, legal purposes, or simply to reminisce, you are not alone. Many iPhone users find themselves in situations where they need to access and save their call logs. While Apple doesn’t provide a built-in way to export call history directly from your iPhone, you can achieve this by using a backup and a reliable third-party tool like iBackup Viewer. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step, making it easy to save your call history from an iPhone backup.

Why Save Call History?

Before diving into the technical steps, let’s talk about why you might want to save your call history. Perhaps you need to keep a record of important business calls, or maybe you’re switching to a new phone and want to preserve your call logs for reference. In some cases, call history can even serve as evidence in legal or personal disputes. Whatever your reason, having a way to save and export this data can be incredibly useful.

Step 1: Create a Backup of Your iPhone

The first step is to create a backup of your iPhone. You can do this using iTunes (on Windows or older macOS versions) or Finder (on macOS Catalina and later). Here’s how:

1. On Windows or Older macOS Versions (iTunes):

   • Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable or via WiFi if Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi enabled.
   • Open iTunes and select your device from the top-left corner.
   • Under the Summary tab, choose This Computer and check Encrypt Local Backup
   • lick Back Up Now.

2. On macOS Catalina and Later (Finder):

   • Connect your iPhone to your Mac.
   • Open Finder and select your device from the sidebar.
   • Under the General tab, choose This Computer and check Encrypt Local Backup
   • Click Back Up Now.

3. Using iBackup Viewer

   • Follow this guide to create a backup for your iPhone to any folder.

Make sure the backup is complete before proceeding to the next step.

Step 2: Download and Install iBackup Viewer

Download iBackup Viewer for Windows or macOS

Step 3: Load Your iPhone Backup into iBackup Viewer

Once iBackup Viewer installed, you'll need to load your iPhone backups into the application.

1. Open iBackup Viewer
2. iBackup Viewer will automatically detect your iPhone backups. If it doesn't, change the default backup location in the preferences or open individual backup manually from a folder.
3. Click the backup thumbnail that contains the call history you want to save.

Step 4: Extract and Save Your Call History

Now that your backup is loaded, you can access and save your call history by following steps:

1. In iBackup Viewer, click the Call History icon to load the phone calls.

   

2. You'll see a list of all your incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, along with detailed information like phone numbers, call durations and timestamps.

   • Ensure you've created an encrypted backup of your iPhone once No Data shows.
   • Choose the caller in the left side list to show all calls from a person.

3. To save the call history, click Export button, and choose the format you want to save the data in. iBackup Viewer supports to export call history as a CSV, TXT or PDF file. PDF makes it portable, and CSV is a great option if want to open the file in other application like Excel or Google Sheet for further analysis.

   

4. Select destination location and save the file.
   
   Saving your iPhone call history might seem like a daunting task at first, but with tools like iBackup Viewer, it’s surprisingly simple. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily export your call logs and save them in a format that’s easy to access and organize. Whether you need the data for personal, professional, or legal reasons, having a reliable way to save your call history is incredibly valuable.

Remember, your iPhone backup is a treasure trove of information, and tools like iBackup Viewer make it easy to unlock its potential. So, the next time you need to save your call history, you’ll know exactly what to do. Happy exporting!