Is it possible to move iOS files of iPhone backups to an external disk drive

Apple discourages moving iOS backups to another folder, external drive, or network drive.

Ref: Locate backups of your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

textconversion wrote:

Is it possible to move iOS files of iPhone backups to an external disk drive to save space on my MacBook?

If so where would I find directions?

Thanks

How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996

Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac

See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15

User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142

Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more

Is making an iCloud backup of your iPhone an option? (iCloud doesn't make backups of Macs but does make backups of iPhones and iPads)