Find a list of your [[iOS]] or [[iPadOS]] backups on your Mac, PC, and iOS or iPadOS device. Learn how to delete backups, copy them, and more. # Find backups stored on your Mac or PC The [[Finder]] and [[iTunes]] save backups to a Backup folder. The location of the Backup folder varies by operating system. Though you can copy the Backup folder, you should never move it to a different folder, external drive, or network drive. ## MacOS `~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/` ## Windows `%appdata%\Apple\MobileSync\Backup` `%USERPROFILE%\Apple\MobileSync\Backup` # Delete or copy backups on your Mac or PC ### Copy backups to another location If you need copies of your backups, you can [[Locate backups of your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch#Find backups stored on your Mac or PC]] and copy the entire folder to another place, like an external drive or network-storage location. [[Time Machine]] automatically copies your Backup folder when you back up the Home folder on your Mac. ### Delete backups On a Mac with [[macOS]] Catalina or later: 1. Open the Finder. Click your device. 2. Under the General tab, click Manage Backups to see a list of your backups. From here, right-click on the backup that you want, then select Delete or Archive. 3. Click Delete Backup, then confirm.  # Find and manage backups stored in iCloud If you use iCloud Backup, you won't find a list of your backups on [iCloud.com](https://www.icloud.com/). You must use the software to manage backups.