iMazing is generally considered safe software as long as you download it from the official iMazing website and avoid cracked or pirated versions.

Overall safety

iMazing is a commercial iOS device manager made by DigiDNA, a Swiss company, and is widely used by consumers and professionals without known major security incidents reported through 2025. Reviews and user discussions consistently describe it as legitimate and free of malware when obtained from official sources.

How it handles your data

iMazing uses Apple’s official backup and communication protocols (similar to iTunes/Finder) rather than jailbreaking or exploiting the device, so it does not modify iOS or void your warranty. Backups and data are stored locally on your computer, and the app encourages using encrypted backups so that your messages, photos, and other data are protected.

Privacy and Apple ID

The developer states that your device data is never uploaded to their servers and that Apple ID credentials (when used for certain functions) are handled locally for authentication with Apple services, not stored or sent to DigiDNA. Community posts about using iMazing for tasks that involve Apple ID, such as restoring specific apps, echo that the Apple ID is not saved or shared beyond the necessary login with Apple.

Risks and precautions

The main risk is downloading modified or cracked copies from third‑party sites, which the company explicitly warns can be tampered with or infected. To use iMazing as safely as possible:

• Download only from imazing.com and verify that the app is code‑signed and notarized by Apple as DigiDNA SARL.

• Enable encrypted backups and keep both iMazing and your operating system updated.