What is included in Aiseesoft WhatsApp Transfer for iOS?

Device Transfer – Move WhatsApp chats between two iPhones directly.
Local Backup – Save WhatsApp data to your computer, encrypted.
Selective Restore – Preview, then restore chosen items or everything.
Chat Export – Export conversations as readable HTML or CSV.
Core Capacity – Handles messages, photos, audio, video, contacts.
Important – Cross-platform Android WhatsApp transfer is not included.

What are the main benefits of Aiseesoft WhatsApp Transfer for iOS?

Aiseesoft WhatsApp Transfer for iOS is a desktop tool that moves, backs up, and restores WhatsApp chats and media for iPhone and iPad. It runs on Windows and Mac and stores every backup locally instead of in the cloud.

No Overwriting – Each backup is kept as a separate file.
Local Privacy – Backups stay on your computer, not cloud.
One-Click Migration – Copy chats to a new iPhone quickly.
Readable Exports – Open chat history in HTML or CSV.
Preview First – Check data before restoring to avoid mistakes.
Wide Compatibility – Supports iOS 26 and M-series Apple chips.

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What does Aiseesoft WhatsApp Transfer for iOS do?

It transfers WhatsApp data directly between two iPhones, backs that data up to a computer, and restores it later. The device-to-device transfer runs over USB in one step, moving messages and attachments such as photos, audio, videos, and contacts. Backups are written to a local folder on Windows or Mac rather than to iCloud, and chats can also be exported to HTML or CSV. The most common use is moving years of WhatsApp history to a new iPhone without losing media.

Does it support cross-platform WhatsApp transfer between iOS and Android?

No. This edition transfers WhatsApp only between iOS devices, meaning iPhone to iPhone and iPhone to computer. Moving WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone, or from iPhone to Android, is handled by a different Aiseesoft product (WhatsSync), not by this iOS-only tool. If your migration starts on an Android phone, buy the cross-platform product instead, because this one will not detect or read Android WhatsApp data.

How is its backup different from WhatsApp's own iCloud backup?

It keeps every backup as a separate local file and never overwrites the previous one, while WhatsApp's iCloud backup replaces the single stored copy each time. That means you can hold several dated snapshots on disk and roll back to a specific point. Before restoring, you can preview the backup and pick individual chats or items instead of being forced to restore everything. All files stay on your computer with encrypted backup support, so nothing is uploaded to a cloud account.

Which WhatsApp data and devices does it support?

It covers chat messages plus attachments including photos, audio, videos, and contacts. On the hardware side it supports iPhone and iPad models up to the iPhone 17 series, with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 compatibility, and runs on both Windows and macOS, including Apple M-series chips. The desktop app is required because transfers and backups are processed on the computer over a USB connection. There is no Android device support in this edition, which matters if your contacts are switching phone platforms.

What should users check before choosing it?

Confirm that both the source and target phones run iOS, since this tool does not bridge Android. For a direct device-to-device transfer you need two USB cables and both iPhones connected to the same computer at once, so it is a wired, computer-based process rather than a phone-only one. You also choose the correct build, Windows or Mac, at purchase. If an iPhone has iTunes encrypted backup turned on, that setting may need to be addressed before the data can be read.

Frequently asked questions about Aiseesoft WhatsApp Transfer for iOS

Do I need iTunes installed to use it?

Yes. The iOS connection relies on Apple's device drivers, so iTunes must be installed for the software to detect and read an iPhone or iPad. You also tap "Trust This Computer" and enter the screen passcode on the device when connecting.

Can I read exported WhatsApp chats without opening WhatsApp?

Yes. Chats exported to HTML open in any web browser as readable conversations, and the CSV export can be viewed as a plain log in a spreadsheet or text tool. This is useful for keeping a personal record of a conversation outside the app.