No forensics degree required. Follow these steps to go from a client's phone to a court-ready evidence report — usually in under 20 minutes.
Gather these four things before opening ExtractPhone. Having everything ready lets you complete the entire report in one sitting.
Any Windows PC or Mac with a modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. No software installation required. ExtractPhone runs entirely in your browser.
The physical device with a USB cable, an existing iTunes or Finder backup file, a WhatsApp conversation export, or a CSV spreadsheet of records.
Emailed to you after purchase. It is a unique string of letters and numbers. Keep it private — it is linked to your account and tracks your report usage.
Client's full name, your name or firm name, the case number, and a one-sentence description. This populates the cover page of your report.
Pick the method that fits your situation. Method A provides the most complete picture. Methods B and C work when physical access to the phone is not possible.
Full backup: messages, contacts, call logs, photos, and app data. Best for comprehensive cases.
Ideal when the key evidence is in a WhatsApp conversation. Works for iPhone and Android.
Use when the phone is unavailable and you have records from a carrier subpoena, printout, or spreadsheet.
Once your data file is ready, follow these steps inside ExtractPhone. Your session is preserved until you close the browser tab.
Paste your license key into the field on the first screen and click Verify. Validation is instant. Check your purchase confirmation email if you cannot find the key.
Fill in: attorney or firm name, client's full name, case number, court name (optional), and a one-line case description. This appears on the report cover page and is never sent to ExtractPhone servers.
Drag and drop your file into the upload zone, or click to browse. Supported formats: iPhone backup folders, WhatsApp .zip exports, CSV files, screenshots, PDFs, and ZIP archives. A progress bar tracks parsing.
All records appear in a sortable table: messages, call logs, contacts, timestamps, and media files. Use the search bar to locate specific names, dates, or keywords. Confirm everything looks correct before proceeding.
Click the star icon next to any record to flag it. Flagged items appear in a highlighted "Key Evidence" section at the front of your report, making it easy for judges and opposing counsel to find critical material immediately.
Add context notes to any record or to the report overall. Notes appear in a clearly labeled "Attorney Note" box — visually distinct from raw evidence — so there is no ambiguity about what is data and what is your analysis.
Click the Generate Report button. ExtractPhone assembles your evidence, case information, flagged items, and notes into a formatted PDF. Generation typically takes 10 to 45 seconds. A preview appears when complete.
Click Download PDF. The file is named with your case number and today's date. Store it in your case management system. Your report is ready to submit to court or share with opposing counsel.
ExtractPhone processes everything directly in your web browser using local computation. When you upload a backup or export file, your browser reads it on your machine — it is never transmitted to ExtractPhone's servers or any third party. When you close the browser tab, all data is gone permanently.
Common questions from attorneys using ExtractPhone for the first time.
Open the report generator now. You can have your first court-ready evidence report downloaded in under 20 minutes.