Cognitech Video Investigator
Cognitech Video Investigator processes forensic video files and still images, including CCTV footage, for enhancement and analysis.
What Cognitech Video Investigator is
Cognitech Video Investigator processes forensic video files and still images, including CCTV footage, for enhancement and analysis. Its tools include denoise and deblur filters, low-light improvements through histogram equalization and color correction, and interactive parameter and geometry adjustments with real-time previews and frame-adaptive processing. The Movie Controller supports audio playback and synchronization of multiple videos. An Automatic Face Blocker can blur selected faces, while the Hash Tool supports MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 values and the EXIF Tool exposes image and video metadata. My Cognitech Cloud provides remote access through a PC or Mac browser or the AWS AppStream 2.0 Client. Cloud sessions do not provide persistent online storage: temporary files and results are deleted when a session ends. The cloud service does not currently support batch processing of multiple files, and temporary file, storage, or processing limits may apply. The annual Video Investigator Cloud plan is $1,399 per year, with 24/7 access and local file upload; no free plan or trial is listed.
Good
- Denoise and deblur tools support image enhancement
- Synchronizes multiple videos and audio playback
- Face blocker can blur selected faces
- Hash and EXIF tools expose evidence details
Watch out
- Cloud sessions do not retain files after termination
- Batch processing of multiple files is not supported
- Annual cloud plan costs $1,399 per year
- No free plan or trial is listed
Who it suits
Video Investigator is for people processing forensic video or still-image evidence, including CCTV footage. The cloud option may suit users who need remote access and can work without persistent online storage.
Verdict
Video Investigator combines enhancement, synchronization, redaction, and evidence metadata tools for forensic media work. Its cloud option requires users to download results during a session because files are deleted when it ends.
Plans and prices
From Cognitech Video Investigator's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Video Investigator Cloud | $1,399 a year | 1 Year / 365 Days · 24/7 access via desktop application or web browser · local file upload · secure connection · subscription does not auto-renew · $1399.00 Billed annually. |
| Video Investigator 64 / TriSuite64 | Priced on request | Sold as part of TriSuite64 with AutoMeasure and VideoActive · workstation software and security USB dongle · request quote |
The facts
Each one read from Cognitech Video Investigator's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Adaptive processing
- Its Active Interface supports interactive parameter and geometry selection with real-time previews and frame-adaptive processing.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Cloud access
- My Cognitech Cloud provides remote access through a PC or Mac web browser or the AWS AppStream 2.0 Client.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Cloud infrastructure
- My Cognitech Cloud is built on Amazon Web Services and lists AWS programs including SOC 1/2/3, FedRAMP, PCI DSS Level 1 and ISO 27001/27017/27018.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Core purpose
- Video Investigator processes forensic video files and still images, including CCTV footage, for enhancement and analysis.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Denoise and deblur
- The product provides denoise and deblur filters including patented FrameFusion and Total Variation Denoise techniques.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Evidence authentication
- The Hash Tool supports MD5, SHA-1 and SHA-256 values, and the EXIF Tool exposes image and video metadata.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Low-light enhancement
- It improves visibility with automatic histogram equalization, color correction and data-analysis tools.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Playback and synchronization
- The Movie Controller supports audio playback and synchronization of multiple videos.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Processing limitations
- MC2 does not currently support batch processing of multiple data files and may impose temporary file, storage and processing limits.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Redaction
- An Automatic Face Blocker can automatically blur selected faces in images and videos.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Session data handling
- MC2 says uploaded data can be securely downloaded and that no trace remains in the cloud after the session.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Storage limitation
- MC2 does not provide persistent online storage; temporary files and results are deleted after session termination.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Annual subscriptions include support with a stated maximum response time of one business day, while monthly support allows up to two business days.checked 30 Sep 2026
- System requirements
- Web login supports Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Mac OSX and Linux; desktop login supports Windows 10/11, with at least 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1988checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Pasadena, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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