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Biowatch
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Biowatch is a free, open-source desktop app for analyzing camera trap data offline. One-click install on Windows, macOS, and Linux — species ID, maps, and activity analysis all run on-device. CamtrapDP-compatible and GBIF-ready; your data never leaves your machine.
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Species Group 

  • Birds
  • Invertebrates
  • Mammals
  • Reptiles

Overview  

Biowatch is a free, open-source desktop app that helps wildlife researchers and conservationists analyze camera trap data without it ever leaving their machine. Built for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it installs in one click and runs entirely offline — species identification, mapping, and activity analysis all happen on-device, with no cloud, accounts, or tracking.

From single deployments to long-term monitoring across sites, Biowatch brings interactive maps, media browsing, and deployment-level insights into one place. Import and export follow the CamtrapDP standard, making it easy to collaborate, share with GBIF, or plug into existing workflows — while you keep full ownership of your data.

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  •  Free

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