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Analyze Camera Trap Data — Privately, On Your Machine

Biowatch is a free, open-source desktop application for wildlife researchers and conservationists. Analyze camera trap datasets completely offline — your data never leaves your machine.

Key Features

  • 100% Offline & Private — Your research data stays on your machine. No cloud uploads, no accounts, no tracking.
  • On-Device AI — Species identification models run locally — no internet required.
  • Interactive Maps — Visualize camera trap locations and wildlife sightings with spatial analysis tools.
  • Data Analysis — Generate insights with temporal activity patterns, species distributions, and deployment metrics.
  • Media Management — Browse, filter, annotate, and search through thousands of camera trap images and videos.
  • CamtrapDP Compatible — Import and export using Camera Trap Data Package standards for GBIF integration.

Screenshots

Overview
Study overview: camera trap locations, key metrics, best captures, and species distribution
Explore
Explore tab: spatial composition of species sightings, daily activity clock, and seasonal timeline
Media Management
Browse, filter, and annotate camera trap images and videos