Digital Forensics

Leap Ahead
of the Evidence

Free tools for mobile and digital forensics professionals. Extract, parse, and analyze artifacts from iOS, Android, and more.

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The Suite

Six Tools.
Every Platform.

iOS · iPadOS

iLEAPP

iOS Logs, Events and Plists Parser

Parse artifacts from iOS and iPadOS device extractions. Supports full file system, logical, and backup formats.

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Android

ALEAPP

Android Logs, Events and Protobuf Parser

Comprehensive artifact parsing for Android devices including databases, logs, and application data.

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ISP Returns

RLEAPP

Returns, Logs, Events and Properties Parser

ISP returns artifact parsing. Supports user generated data stores and ISP provided data from social media sites.

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Vehicle Systems

VLEAPP

Vehicle Logs, Events and Plists Parser

Emerging vehicle infotainment and telematics forensics. Parse data from connected car systems and IVI units.

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Visualization

LAVA

LEAPP Artifact Viewer App

Turn parsed data into clear visual reports.

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Automation

Batch LEAPP

Batch processing for LEAPP tools

Run any LEAPP tool across a whole folder of extractions — one report index, hashing, and a case manifest.

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Python-based

Built in Python for cross-platform compatibility. Run on Windows, macOS, or Linux with no licensing fees.

HTML Reports

Automatically generates clean, searchable HTML reports ready for documentation and presentation.

Plugin Architecture

Easily add new parsers. The module-based design lets the community extend functionality quickly.

Community Driven

Developed and maintained by forensics practitioners. Built for the community, by the community.

Featured Tool

LAVA
Visualization

LAVA — LEAPP Artifact Viewer App — takes output from the LEAPP tools and transforms raw parsed data into an easy to navigate interface.

Correlate events across devices and applications. Build a complete picture of user activity for investigations and legal proceedings.

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LAVA application screenshot showing artifact timeline and log data

Releases

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Full LEAPP Suite

The full suite in one place. Visit the releases page for the latest stable versions of iLEAPP, ALEAPP, RLEAPP, VLEAPP, LAVA, and Batch LEAPP.

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iLEAPP ↗ ALEAPP ↗ RLEAPP ↗ VLEAPP ↗ LAVA ↗ Batch LEAPP ↗

Got Questions?

FAQ

Common questions about the LEAPPs tools. Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out via the mailing list.

LEAPPs is a family of free digital forensics tools — iLEAPP, ALEAPP, RLEAPP, VLEAPP, LAVA, and Batch LEAPP — designed to parse and analyze artifacts from mobile devices, ISP data returns, vehicle systems, and more. They are widely used by law enforcement, examiners, and forensics researchers worldwide.

Use iLEAPP for iOS and iPadOS devices, ALEAPP for Android devices, RLEAPP for ISP returns and social media data, VLEAPP for vehicle infotainment systems, and LAVA to view and navigate the reports generated by any of the other tools.

Yes — iLEAPP, ALEAPP, RLEAPP, and VLEAPP are completely free and open source. LAVA is also free to download and use.

All tools run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Pre-built executables are available for Windows and macOS. Linux users can run the tools directly from source using Python.

Download the latest release from the releases page. On Windows and macOS, run the installer directly. To run from source, install Python 3 and run pip install -r requirements.txt followed by the main script.

The tools support full file system extractions, logical extractions, and backup formats. For iOS this includes extractions from tools like Cellebrite, Magnet Graykey, and iTunes backups. For Android, extractions from ADB and commercial tools are supported.

LAVA — LEAPP Artifact Viewer App — takes the report output generated by iLEAPP, ALEAPP, RLEAPP, or VLEAPP and presents it in an easy to navigate interface. It allows investigators to browse artifacts and filter data.

Open an issue on the relevant GitHub repository. Include as much detail as possible — the tool version, operating system, and steps to reproduce the bug. For new parsers, describe the artifact and include a sample if possible. Links to each repo are on the releases page.

Fork the relevant repository on GitHub, add your parser following the existing module structure, and submit a pull request. The community reviews and merges contributions regularly. Check the repository README for contribution guidelines.

The tools are actively maintained and updated regularly by the community. New releases are pushed as new parsers are added and bugs are fixed. Subscribe to the mailing list to get notified of new releases.

Yes. iLEAPP, ALEAPP, RLEAPP, and VLEAPP are open source and free to use in commercial, law enforcement, and research settings. Check the license in each repository for specific terms.

The best places to get help are the GitHub issue trackers for each tool, and by subscribing to the mailing list for announcements and updates.

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