File Extension Library


.MDBACKUP File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Backup Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .MDBACKUP files and how to open them?

Can't open .MDBACKUP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MDBACKUP file.

What is a .MDBACKUP file extension?

.MDBACKUP file extension is created by Apple. .MDBACKUP has been classified as Backup Files. The format of .MDBACKUP file is Binary.

.MDBACKUP is iPhone Data Backup File

iPhone or iPod touch backup file created by iTunes, a digital media player; contains backup data for the device, which may include notes, SMS messages, pictures, contacts, and other data; used by iTunes for restoring device states.

The data in MDBACKUP files are stored in a proprietary format which is only meant to be used by iTunes. However, some information may include plain text data, which can be read with a text viewer.

NOTE: MDBACKUP files have been replaced by .MDDATA and .MDINFO files in more recent firmware versions for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

List of all softwares that can open the iPhone Data Backup File
Windows
Apple iTunes
Microsoft Notepad
Mac
Apple iTunes
Echo One File Juicer
Apple TextEdit

How to fix problems with .MDBACKUP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MDBACKUP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MDBACKUP file format
  2. You need to check the .MDBACKUP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)