iExplorer

iExplorer is a well-known iOS device manager and file transfer utility for Windows and macOS. It's designed to give users much greater control over the files and data on their iPhone, iPad, or iPod than Apple's native software (like iTunes or the Finder) allows.

It is often used as a direct competitor to other iOS management tools like iMazing and AnyTrans.

Top Features of iExplorer

The core functionality of iExplorer revolves around giving you flexible, direct access to your device's storage and backups.

1. Music & Playlist Transfer (Device $\to$ PC/Mac):

   • Easily transfer music, including non-purchased tracks, and full playlists from your device back to your computer and directly into iTunes/Music App. This is a key feature, as iTunes/Finder primarily only allows transfer in the opposite direction.

   • Features an Auto Transfer option to quickly rebuild your entire library.

2. iOS Disk Mounting:

   • Allows your iPhone/iPad to be mounted as a standard external storage device directly in the Windows File Explorer or macOS Finder.

   • You can then use simple drag-and-drop actions to move files and folders.

3. Advanced Data Export:

   • Access and export valuable, normally hidden data from your device or a local iTunes backup.

   • This includes: Text Messages (SMS and iMessage), Voicemail, Contacts, Notes, Calendar Events, and Call History. Messages can be exported to readable formats like PDF, TXT, or CSV, complete with attachments.

4. Backup Explorer:

   • Lets you browse the contents of local iTunes backups (even encrypted ones, provided you have the password) and selectively extract specific files without having to restore the entire backup to your phone.

5. App Directory Access:

   • Allows access to the folders and files associated with individual applications, which is useful for moving game saves or app-specific documents.