iPhone backup extractor and viewer software that works on Windows PC?

What about using the the Forensic Analyst's Tool – iLEAPP if you prefer an iPhone backup extractor with a graphical interface. iLEAPP (iOS Logs, Events, And Plists Parser) is a fantastic find.

It's designed for digital forensics, which means its purpose is to extract and present data from an iOS backup in a human-readable and organized way.

How to use it as an iPhone backup extractor:

1. Locate your iTunes backup folder: On Windows, this is usually %APPDATA%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\.

2. Run iLEAPP: It's a Python application. You can launch its graphical user interface (GUI) or run it from the command line.

3. Point it to the backup: You tell iLEAPP the path to the backup folder.

4. Let it process: The tool will parse the entire backup. It doesn't just copy files; it reads the databases and plists to reconstruct your data.

5. Get a report: iLEAPP will generate an organized report (usually in CSV or HTML format) containing your messages, contacts, call history, notes, and much more.

The trade-off: While iLEAPP is extremely powerful for extracting and viewing data, it's not designed for "managing" backups (like deleting or replacing individual files). Its primary strength is extraction and analysis.