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Fotoware for Digital Evidence Management Control digital evidence from capture to court

Fotoware gives you full control of digital evidence, keeping every file secure, easy to access, and traceable with chain of custody maintained throughout the investigation.

Manage digital evidence across the investigation

A central platform for handling digital evidence from capture to court. Move, access, and share evidence securely across teams, with structured workflows that keep investigations progressing.

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    Evidence you can trust in court

    Ensure authenticity, integrity, and full traceability, with verifiable provenance built into every file.

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    Faster case handling with automated workflows

    Reduce manual work and speed up investigations with structured workflows across systems, from ingestion to evidence review.

  • Secure handling and controlled access

    Protect sensitive evidence with secure workflows and governed access across every stage of the investigation.

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Keep evidence files traceable at every step

Maintain a complete, auditable chain of custody from ingestion to court. Every action is logged automatically, ensuring evidence integrity throughout the investigation.

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Share and collaborate securely across teams

Give investigators, forensic teams, and legal staff controlled access to the evidence they need. Share, annotate, and collaborate without compromising sensitive data.

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Capture and ingest evidence without delays

Ingest evidence from cameras, mobile devices, and external systems as it’s created. Automate ingestion and metadata capture so nothing is lost or disconnected from the case.

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Automate evidence workflows at scale

Handle large volumes of digital evidence with structured, repeatable workflows. Reduce manual work and keep investigations moving across systems and teams.

  • bolt Apply metadata based on source, case, or context
  • bolt Enforce consistent naming, tagging, and classification
  • bolt Route evidence to the right case, team, or system based on metadata
  • bolt Flag sensitive material for controlled handling
  • bolt Deliver evidence to case systems and stakeholders with the right context
  • bolt Manage retention and automatically purge expired assets
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Free ebook: The 7 biggest challenges in digital evidence management

Our solutions for Digital Evidence Management

Fotoware DAM (On-Premises) - Core content and integration hub

Fotostation - Metadata and image management (add-on)

Integrations & plugins - for a connected content ecosystem

Capture and handle evidence directly from the field

With the Fotoware mobile app, officers can capture, upload, and access digital evidence in real time from the scene. Move evidence securely into the investigation without delays or manual transfer, keeping workflows connected from capture to court.

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Features that support your evidence workflows

Built for secure, compliant evidence handling at scale

  • On-premises or cloud deployment

    Deploy on your own infrastructure or in the cloud to meet strict security and regulatory requirements.

  • Rich API for seamless integrations

    Connect seamlessly with case management, records systems, and other critical tools.

  • MoPI compliant

    Support compliance with MoPI guidelines through controlled access, full audit trails, and secure handling of sensitive data.

  • Easy to manage

    Simplify administration across complex IT environments through a centralized platform - recognized as the "Easiest Admin" in G2.

  • Enterprise‑grade stability

    Built for high availability and performance in critical workflows.

  • Format-agnostic

    Manage images, video, CCTV, audio, and documents in one system.

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Bring control to your evidence workflows

See how your evidence workflows can be structured and automated at every step from capture to court. Get a tailored demo for your setup.