Cognitech Video Investigator processes forensic video files and still images, including CCTV footage, for enhancement and analysis. Its filters include denoising and deblurring, as well as low-light visibility adjustments using histogram equalization and color correction. The Active Interface lets users adjust parameters and geometry with real-time previews and frame-adaptive processing. A Movie Controller supports audio playback and synchronization of multiple videos, while an Automatic Face Blocker can blur selected faces in images and video. Evidence tools include MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hash values and an EXIF Tool for image and video metadata. The Video Investigator Cloud plan provides 24/7 access through a desktop application or web browser, with local file upload and a secure connection. It does not provide persistent online storage: temporary files and results are deleted when the session ends. Batch processing of multiple data files is not currently supported, and temporary file, storage, or processing limits may apply. The cloud plan costs $1,399.00 per year; no free plan or trial is listed.
Who it is for
It suits people processing forensic video or still images who need enhancement, synchronization, face blurring, or evidence metadata tools. The cloud plan may suit users who can work without persistent online storage or batch processing.
What is good
- Denoise and deblur filters
- Real-time previews with frame-adaptive processing
- Synchronizes multiple videos with audio playback
- Automatic face blurring for selected faces
- Supports three listed hash algorithms
What to know first
- No free plan or trial
- Cloud files and results are deleted after sessions
- Batch processing of multiple files is unsupported
- Temporary file, storage, and processing limits may apply
Verdict
Video Investigator offers forensic image and video processing features, plus hash and metadata tools. The cloud subscription costs $1,399.00 per year and has no persistent storage or multi-file batch processing.
Get started with Cognitech Video Investigator
- Visit the Video Investigator website.
- Choose Video Investigator Cloud for annual access, or request a quote for Video Investigator 64 / TriSuite64.
- For Cloud, use the desktop application or a web browser to access the service.
- Upload local files through the secure connection.
- Use the cloud session knowing temporary files and results are deleted after it ends.
Limits to know first
The 1399.00 USD per year Cloud plan has no persistent online storage; temporary files and results are deleted after a session. It does not currently support batch processing of multiple data files, and temporary file, storage, and processing limits may apply.
Questions about Cognitech Video Investigator
How much does Video Investigator Cloud cost?
The plan costs 1399.00 USD per year, billed annually. Its subscription does not auto-renew.
Is there a free plan or trial?
No free plan or free trial is available.
Which platforms can access Video Investigator?
The listed platforms are Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Cloud access is available through a PC or Mac web browser or the AWS AppStream 2.0 Client.
Does the cloud plan keep files online?
No. It does not provide persistent online storage; temporary files and results are deleted after the session ends.
Can Video Investigator process multiple files in a batch?
MC2 does not currently support batch processing of multiple data files.
Who makes Video Investigator?
Cognitech was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California, United States.
Cognitech Video Investigator plans and pricing
All plansCompared on AI video restoration software
- Free plan
- No
- Platform
- desktop
- Denoising
- Yes
- Deblurring
- Yes
- Artifact removal
- Yes
- Face recovery
- Yes
