3 Free Ways to Backup WhatsApp on iPhone without iCloud

User Concern

“My iCloud storage got full and preventing me from backing up my whatsapp conversations...Is there any other way where I can backup my conversations on my iPhone?”

iCloud is the official backup method for iOS users to back up WhatsApp chats. It is indeed convenient in many ways. However, the free backup storage is limited.

Apple allows only a 5GB for free iCloud backup. The WhatsApp messages will not be saved on iCloud if you run out of free space unless you purchase more storage.

Are you looking for other free ways to backup WhatsApp without iCloud? You are in the right place, now we will teach you how to backup WhatsApp without iCloud for free! Never worry about losing important information again.

In this article, we will show you alternative ways to backup WhatsApp chats on iPhone without iCloud and below are the comparison of these 3 methods.

Part 1. Best Way to Backup WhatsApp on iPhone without iCloud/iTunes

If you are searching for a way that allows you to back up iPhone WhatsApp in one click, then you should try FoneGeek WhatsApp Transfer. With this iOS WhatsApp Backup program, you can back up WhatsApp messages totally for free, and transfer WhatsApp chats between Android and iOS devices without any hassle. It provides user-friendly interface so that users could use it easily without any technical knowledge.

Main Features of FoneGeek WhatsApp Transfer:

• Back up WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business chats to your computer in one click.
• Preview and selectively restore WhatsApp data to iPhone or Android device as you want.
• Not only WhatsApp, but also supports backup of Kik, Line, Viber, WeChat on iPhone.
• It is 100% safe to use, and no harm to your computer or device.
• It is fully compatible with iOS 16/15 and the new-released iPhone 14/13/12 models.

To backup WhatsApp without iCloud via FoneGeek WhatsApp Transfer, you can refer to the steps below:

Step 1: Download and install the WhatsApp Backup tool on your PC or Mac, then open it up. Connect your iPhone to the computer and when the device is detected, click "WhatsApp" icon on the interface.

Step 2: Now click on "Backup" on the left and select the device you want to back up. Then click on "Back Up Now" to begin the backup process.

Step 3: Keep your device connected to the computer during the backup process and wait for a few munites for the backup to complete.

Part 2. How to Backup WhatsApp without iCloud Using iTunes

Though iPhone data can be automatically backed up to iCloud, iTunes is still indispensable since iCloud backup storage is limited. With iTunes, you can back up almost all data and settings of iPhone/iPad. Here's how to do it:

1. Connect your iPhone to computer using a lightning cable and launch the latest version of iTunes.
2. If it is the 1st time for you to connect the device to PC, you will need to click "Trust This Computer" option on the device's home screen, and the device will be recognized by iTunes.
3. Select your iPhone icon when it is displayed on iTunes. Click Summary and tap on "Back Up Now" button. Now just wait for the backup progress to finish.

Pros:

• Complete free method to back up iPhone data.
• The backup will be stored on your local computer.

Cons:

• There is no option to back up only WhatsApp messages. You need to back up the whole device.
• The previous iTunes backup will be overwritten.
• You're not allowed to access and view the files in the backup.
• Restoring the backup will erase all the existing data on iPhone.

Part 3. Backup WhatsApp on iPhone without iCloud via Email

One more free option to back up your iPhone WhatsApp messages is via Email. This choice is especially appropriate for those who want to back up specific chat history on WhatsApp. Follow these simple steps to email WhatsApp conversation to yourself:

Step 1: Click WhatsApp on the iPhone home screen to launch it.

Step 2: Tap on Chats on the bottom, you could view all the chats listed. Choose one chat you want to backup, swipe it from right to left and tap "More" option.

Step 3: Other options will pop upon the bottom of the screen. Select "Email Chat" and in the pop-up options, choose "Attach Media" or "Without Media" based on your needs.

Step 4: Then select the email app and enter the email address that you want to send the chat to. Finally click "Send"and you could check the backup file on the Email inbox.

Pros:

• Free to backup WhatsApp chats on iPhone..
• This method can be applied to Android devices as well, not just iOS devices.

Cons:

• You can't restore WhatsApp chats back to your iPhone.
• Large media files can't be included in the backup since most of email servers have size limitation.
• It's time consuming if you have a huge number of chats to backup.

Conclusion

Now you've learned three different ways to backup WhatsApp chats on iPhone without iCloud. Then you can easily keep your important WhatsApp data safe even your iCloud storage is full.

We recommend you use FoneGeek WhatsApp Transfer, which allows you to make partial backup in one click and restore chats back to iPhone/Android as you want.