A free Windows tool that helps you recover and normalize files from iOS backups. Extract user data, organize backup contents into a readable file system, and verify file integrity using hash algorithms like MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256. Built for forensic examiners who need clarity and structure when working with raw backup data.
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A lightweight Windows tool for calculating and decoding VarInts — variable-length integers commonly used in mobile app databases and messaging protocols.
With VarInt Calculator, you can:
Convert hex values to VarInt and vice versa
Instantly see binary and decimal interpretations
Understand field sizes in protobufs and custom database formats
Save time during manual validation and reverse engineering
Created by forensic practitioners to simplify a niche but critical part of mobile artifact analysis.
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We’re excited to share Backup2FS — a free tool built to make iOS backup analysis faster and more intuitive, developed by our CEO and Lead Trainer, James Eichbaum. Backup2FS simplifies the forensic analysis of iOS backup data by normalizing backups into a familiar file system structure, making it faster and easier to locate key artifacts. […]
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