Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about how ScribeCam turns your walkthrough into a finished report.

What Is ScribeCam?
What does ScribeCam do?

ScribeCam converts field video, audio, and photos into finished professional reports automatically. You record while you work, narrate what you see, and receive a complete structured report. No typing. No form-filling. No reconstructing observations from memory.

How is this different from other inspection or reporting tools?

Every other tool on the market still requires a human to enter data: clicking through forms, typing notes, categorizing findings. ScribeCam eliminates that step entirely. You're not filling out a faster form. You're not filling out any form.

What kind of reports can ScribeCam produce?

If it requires observation and results in a report, ScribeCam can do it. We currently support 1,181 use cases and that number grows every day. The list is not a limitation — it is simply a starting point. See current use cases.

How It Works
What is the Walk. Talk. Done.™ workflow?

Three phases. Walk: Record video on your iPhone — Android coming soon. Photos sync automatically to the video timeline via timestamp. Talk: Narrate what you see as you work, the way you would write it in your report. Done: Upload your video and photos and receive a complete structured report.

Do I need to stop recording to take photos?

No. On iPhone you can take continuous video and snap pictures at the same time. Android — coming soon.

Equipment
What devices does ScribeCam support?

Most likely the device you already own and carry with you nearly 24/7. ScribeCam runs on iPhone today — Android is coming soon. It requires iOS 16.4 or later, which covers iPhone 8 and newer. Android support is in active development; we will announce availability and minimum OS requirements when it ships.

What about audio?

In most environments the built-in microphone on your device is sufficient. If you expect to be working in noisy conditions, we recommend doing a quick audio test first. If noise is a concern, a wireless noise-canceling microphone is a good option. This includes devices you may already own, such as AirPods and comparable wireless earbuds, many of which have noise canceling built in.

What camera resolution do I need?

Set your camera to at least 1080p. Enable location services on your camera app so GPS coordinates are embedded in your video and photos. This is critical for location-based reports.

What permissions does the mobile app require?

ScribeCam requires access to your camera and microphone to function. These permissions are required. There are additional optional permissions that unlock the full feature set within the app, including location access for GPS-tagged reports and photo library access for managing your media. You will be prompted to grant these when you first use the app and can adjust them at any time in your device settings.

Output and Reports
How do I share my report?

Every report can be shared as a PDF or accessed online. Online reports are shared directly to a recipient's email address. The recipient accesses the report by logging in with the email address and password the report was shared to. PDF reports can be downloaded, emailed, or printed.

Can I edit the report before sending it out?

The report is generated immediately after your media has been processed and you have an opportunity to fully edit that report before sending it out.

Privacy, Security, and Audit
How is the integrity of my report protected?

When you use ScribeCam, the chain of custody begins the moment you start recording in the mobile app. Because we can verify and validate that the video, photos, and audio came directly from your device, there is no opportunity for outside interference or alteration. Every edit made after that point is version controlled. This creates end-to-end immutability from raw capture all the way to the final report, supported by the protocols we have in place to represent your report as verifiable, tamper-evident, and legally defensible.

Who can access my reports?

Reports are protected behind authenticated access. Only authorized users can view, edit, or share a report.

Pricing
How much does ScribeCam cost?

ScribeCam is currently in beta. Pricing will be announced when we move from beta to general availability. Stay tuned for updates.

Have a question? Getting in touch? Want to become a beta tester? Explore a partnership?
We'd love to hear from you.

Contact Us