File Extension Library


.MOBILEBACKUPS File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple, Inc.
  • Category: Backup Files

What are .MOBILEBACKUPS files and how to open them?

Can't open .MOBILEBACKUPS 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 .MOBILEBACKUPS file.

What is a .MOBILEBACKUPS file extension?

.MOBILEBACKUPS file extension is created by Apple, Inc.. .MOBILEBACKUPS has been classified as Backup Files.

.MOBILEBACKUPS is Mac OS X backup file

The mobilebackups file extension is related to the Mac OS X an operating system based on UNIX available for Apple Mac and MacBook computers.

The mobilebackups is hidden directory used to store backups from Time Machine.

The mobilebackups is created when the Mac is not connected to Time Machine compatible storage.

If the Mac is connected to Time Machine storage, backup from mobilebackups will be copied to it.

The mobilebackups directory may use very large portion of disk space, if you don't want to use this function, you can disable it by this command for OS X Terminal:

sudo tmutil disablelocal


How to open:

Currently there is no specific information available, about how to open this file extension.For general information try to look at:Basic info how to open backup files

How to convert:

Currently there is no specific information available. For general information try to look at:Basic info how to convert backup files

How to fix problems with .MOBILEBACKUPS files

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