How to Backup iPhone to Mac - 4 Methods You Should Try

Hello! Ho do I backup iPhone to Mac? In case of losing some important data stored on my iPhone, I want to create an iPhone backup on my Macbook, but I don't know how to backup my iPhone to my Mac. I will appreciate for any advices.

It's very smart of you to backup your iPhone data on computer. Because it could be a pain in the neck if you delete precious photos or a significant contact by accident, or other important files get lost due to system upgrade, factory reset, water damaged, broken, etc. But if you have made backup of the data, you can get them back with no doubt. For an Apple newbie, you may have no idea about how to back up iPhone to Mac/PC. This post will tell you two ways to backup iPhone to Mac, with or without iTunes.

Part 1. Backup iPhone to Mac via FoneLab iOS Data Backup & Restore

If you want a powerful but user-friendly tool, FoneLab iOS Data Backup & Restore can help you achieve this. Besides, with this tool, you are able to selectively backup your iPhone data to computer. It can completely save your time and storage on computer.

What's more, you can also find other features to view and restore your deleted data from device or backup files within a few clicks without complicated operations. Let's now take a look at how to perform it.

Step 1Download and install the software on your Mac with the above link accordingly. The software will launch automatically once the process completes. Then connect your iPhone to the Mac with USB cable.

Step 2Choose iOS Data Backup & Restore > iOS Data Backup after your device is detected.

Step 3Confirm if you want to encrypt your backup file, then begin backing up your iPhone data to Mac.

That' s the whole process. Just within a few clicks that you already have a copy of your important iPhone data stored on your Mac. Easy, simple, safe and human-friendly.

For people who prefer to choose an Apple way to backup iPhone, please move on.

Part 2. How to Backup iPhone to Mac with iTunes/Finder

If you are the one who would like to choose a local backup method because of data disclosure, iTunes or Finder on Mac will be a good option for you. It enables you to keep a backup file on computer without internet connection. You can even set a password to prevent someone from your data without permission. Please note that you can access same features on Finder if you are running later versions of macOS. Below are the steps of how to do it.

Step 1Install the latest version of iTunes/Finder on your Mac and open it.

Step 2Connect your iPhone to the Mac with its USB cable.

You can enable the Wi-Fi sync feature that enables you to backup iPhone data to Mac wirelessly without USB cable physicable connection.

Step 3If a message asks for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer, follow the onscreen steps. If you forgot iPhone passcode, get help.

Step 4Select your iPhone icon when it appears in iTunes/Finder.

Step 5If you want to save Health and Activity data from your Apple Watch, or other iOS devices, you need to make an encrypt backup: Select the box called Encrypt backup and create a memorable password. But if you don't need that, you can make a backup that isn't encrypted. Just click Back Up Now.

Part 3. How to Backup iPhone to Mac Using iCloud

Well, most users will still choose iCloud as their backup choice as it won't require a computer nor USB connection but a large iCloud storage to save your iPhone data.

iCloud sync feature enables you to sync specific data types depends on your needs, but iCloud backup will save all data on your device without selection. Please note that you cannot use iCloud backup from iPhone to a Mac directly.

iCloud Sync:

Step 1. Go to iPhone Settings > your name > iCloud. Then choose the data type your want to backup and turn on the button.

Step 2. Open Finder > System Settings > [Name] > iCloud and enable the same button. Wait for a while, your data from iPhone will be synced to your Mac.

Besides Apple cloud service, you can also try other cloud service to backup iPhone to Mac.

Part 4. Backup iPhone to Mac by Google Drive

Google Drive allows you to backup iPhone photos, videos, contacts, calendar events and files from iPhone, but you can do that to Mac directly. This part we will show you how to do this.

Step 1. Backup iPhone data to Google Drive.

Photos, Videos, Files: Install Google Photos and sync photos. Or upload them to Google Drive.

Contacts, Calendar events: iPhone Settings > Contacts > Accounts > Add Google account > Sync Contacts.

Step 2. Visit Google Drive on Mac browser and download data to local folder. For Contact and calendar events, sign into the Google account on Contacts and Calendar app.

Part 5. Comparison of How to Backup iPhone on Mac

Part 6. Where to Find iPhone Backup on Mac

Part 7. FAQs about How to Backup iPhone with Mac

That's all about how to backup iPhone to Mac. You can choose one from them accordingly. FoneLab iOS Data Backup & Restore is highly recommended to you. Why not download and try it now!