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What is the format of downloaded videos?

The files are QuickTime. Just add a “.mov” extension to the name of the downloaded file, and you’re good to go!
Is this a new app?

No. Cop Watch Video Recorder is now at version 2.0. We have been here on the the AppStore since February 2014.  
Why iCloud?

When we first launched we would upload the videos to YouTube. Creating a special channel, and handling the complicated login process was difficult, and the results were cumbersome. <b>iCloud<...
Why does it cost so much?

It doesn't. We know first-hand it can be quite harrowing to safely film the police. The work we put into simplifying the process for you is surely worth the price of a cup of coffee, no?
Disable auto-recording

When you enable the auto-start recording function, Cop Watch begins recording as soon as it launches. To disable it before launch follow these steps: Close the app, and return to your iPhone Home Scr...
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Are my videos safe?

Category: Security

Yes! Your videos are stored on Apple's iCloud, in the very same secure system as your uploaded Photos and Messages.

Disable auto-recording

Category: Knowledgebase

When you enable the auto-start recording function, Cop Watch begins recording as soon as it launches. To disable it before launch follow these steps: Close the app, and return to your iPhone Home Scr...

Why can't I delete uploaded videos from inside the app?

Category: Privacy

To protect you. we deliberately do not allow the deletion of already uploaded video from with the app. If you happen to be detained, or have your device confiscated while filming, you can be sure the ...

What is the format of downloaded videos?

Category: Knowledgebase

The files are QuickTime. Just add a “.mov” extension to the name of the downloaded file, and you’re good to go!

Can I delete my videos?

Category: Privacy

Yes! Visit https://copwatch.app/videos.html to login with your Apple ID to view, download, or delete your videos.

Why iCloud?

Category: Knowledgebase

When we first launched we would upload the videos to YouTube. Creating a special channel, and handling the complicated login process was difficult, and the results were cumbersome. <b>iCloud<...

Should I save to Private or Public?

Category: Privacy

Either way works great! The default in the app is for your videos to remain Private to you. If you change it on the Settings page, your videos will be visible to anyone who logs into the web oage with...

Why does it cost so much?

Category: Knowledgebase

It doesn't. We know first-hand it can be quite harrowing to safely film the police. The work we put into simplifying the process for you is surely worth the price of a cup of coffee, no?

Is this a new app?

Category: Knowledgebase

No. Cop Watch Video Recorder is now at version 2.0. We have been here on the the AppStore since February 2014.