Free iPhone Data Recovery Software for Windows & Mac

Yes, you can save the recovered contacts from iPhone in HTML as well as VCF and CSV formats.

Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone natively supports both backup architectures. If you are on a Windows PC or older macOS, the software scans iTunes backup files. If you are on macOS Catalina or newer (including Tahoe and Sequoia), it automatically detects and extracts data from Finder backups. You can selectively recover photos, messages, and contacts from encrypted or unencrypted local backups without needing to restore the entire device.

Yes, you can see preview of Contacts, Messages, Call history, Calendar, Notes, Reminders and Safari Bookmarks before recovering them.

Yes, if you have the backup stored on iTunes, you can use 2nd i.e. Recover from iTunes to restore the backup files on your computer.

Yes, the software is fully optimized for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5 chips) as well as Intel-based Macs and Windows PCs. It guarantees full compatibility with the latest iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and the newest iPhone 17 series, ensuring seamless recovery of HEIC photos, 4K videos, and system data without requiring a jailbreak.

For Windows
Processor: Intel and AMD | Operating System: Windows 11 /10/ 8.1 / 8 / 7 | Memory: 4 GB RAM | iPhone: iPhone 17 / 16 / 15 / 14 / 13 / 13 Mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Mini / 12 Pro Max / 11 Pro Max / 11 Pro /11 /XS / XS Max / XR / X / 8 / 7 / 7s / 6s / 6 Plus / 6 / 5s / 5c / 5 / 4s / 4 | Hard Disc: 250 MB free space | Latest Version of iTunes
For Mac
Processor : Intel and Apple Silicon Processors | Operating System : Mac OS X 10.8 and above | Memory : 4 GB RAM | iPhone : iPhone 16 / 15 / 14 / 13 / 13 Mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Mini / 12 Pro Max / 11 Pro Max / 11 Pro /11 / XS / XS Max / XR /X / 8 / 7 / 7s / 6s / 6 Plus / 6 / 5s / 5c / 5 / 4s / 4 | Hard Disc : 250 MB free space

Yes. The free Demo version allows you to scan your iPhone or iTunes/Finder backup and preview all recoverable data, including deleted iMessages, contacts, and photos. The Demo version allows you to instantly recover up to 10 files for free. Once verified, you can upgrade to the Standard or Toolkit version to perform unlimited, selective recovery, ensuring you only restore the exact files you need.

To update the software: (1) Click on the Update Wizard button from the Tools menu bar. The Update Wizard is displayed. (2) Click Next. If it finds any new version, a message indicates the availability. (3) If a message displays that no updates are available, click Cancel to close the wizard. (4) Click Next. The software starts downloading the update files from the server. The software upgrades to the latest version, when the process completes.

Data loss after iOS update is a very common issue and with the help of Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone you can selectively retrieve your lost data like Contacts, Messages, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, photos, videos, chat history etc

Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone can recover Camera Roll, Photo Stream, Contacts, iMessages, Message Attachments, Call history, Calendar, Notes, Notes Attachments, Voice Memo, Safari Bookmarks, Reminder, FaceTime, WhatsApp, Viber, Tango, WeChat, Line, Kik and Apps Library.

No, you don't need to install iTunes as our latest version of software doesn't require it.

No, as of the latest software update, direct extraction from iCloud backups is no longer supported due to Apple's enhanced privacy and encryption protocols. However, you can easily recover your lost data by scanning the iOS device directly or by extracting data from local iTunes/Finder backups stored on your Windows or Mac computer.

No, there is no need to jailbreak your iPhone to use the software - Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone to recover your iPhone data.

No, there is no scope for the software to write any data or to modify any existing data on your iPhone/iPad while using the software.

It depends on the severity of the iOS device. You can use our other software- Stellar Toolkit for iPhone, if the iOS device is not responding properly. The iOS Repair module in the toolkit software can help with issues related to iOS/iPadOS. It will help the device to make it responsive.

Yes, we offer our experts support via calls, chat, and emails. You can connect with our expert team for support from here. We also offer a no-questions-asked refund policy for 30 days from the purchase date, if the software is unable to recover your lost data.

Yes, Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone, is capable of recovering permanently deleted photos until the storage is not overwritten with new data. It is recommended to not use your device to maximize the chances of data recovery.

Yes, you can recover videos even if they have been deleted from the Recently Deleted folder with the help of Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone. The software can recover deleted videos until the data is overwritten by new files.

Yes. Unlike standard recovery tools that only target native Apple apps, Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone performs a deep scan to extract deleted chat histories, media attachments, and documents from third-party messaging apps including WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber, Tango, Kik, and Line. This works for data stored directly on the iOS device or within local iTunes/Finder backups.