Audio, Video & Photo Analysis
Upload photos, videos, or audio recordings directly in your browser or link a Google Drive folder with your census data. The AI identifies species present -- plants, birds, insects, mammals, and other organisms -- providing scientific name, common name, confidence score, taxonomic classification, and IUCN conservation status. Files are processed in census batches with real-time progress tracking: monitor each file's status as the AI works through your upload. Results are displayed in an interactive table grouped by species (images/videos) and by audio file (sound recordings with per-segment analysis). Low-confidence identifications are flagged as 'To verify' with a direct option to contact an expert. Authenticated users can select or create monitoring sites on an interactive map, browse batch history organized by platform and site, and revisit past analyses. Generate a professional HTML report (editable, printable as PDF, or exportable as DOCX), download the complete species list as CSV, and share results via a shareable link -- recipients view the full analysis at zero credit cost.
Who Uses This Tool
Professionals who rely on this analysis
Ecologist / Biologist
Speed up field censuses by uploading photos and audio files collected during surveys. Get a species inventory with confidence scores, IUCN conservation status, and alien species flags, ready for monitoring reports. Export CSV for integration with GIS or database workflows.
Environmental Consultant
Integrate AI species identification into Environmental Impact Assessment and biodiversity screening workflows. Generate professional HTML reports editable in the built-in editor, export as PDF or DOCX, and share results with clients via link at zero cost.
Citizen Scientist
Contribute to local biodiversity monitoring by uploading photos and audio recordings during hikes. The AI identifies species even without specialized taxonomic expertise, and low-confidence results can be sent to experts for verification.
What you can do
Video tutorial
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How it works
Upload your files
Drag photos, videos, or audio recordings into the upload area (max 4 MB total for direct upload) or paste a public Google Drive folder link for larger censuses with no size limit. Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV.
Select a monitoring site
Authenticated users choose an existing monitoring site or create a new one on the interactive map with geolocation or address search. Anonymous users get an automatic site created from browser geolocation.
AI analyzes the census batch
The AI processes each file in the batch, identifying species with confidence scores and IUCN conservation status. Monitor real-time progress as files move from pending to completed -- you can view partial results before the batch finishes.
Review, export, and share results
Browse the interactive results table with species aggregation and audio segment breakdown. Generate an editable HTML report (exportable as PDF or DOCX), download CSV data, or share via link with colleagues at no credit cost.
Data Sources & Methodology
Species identification is based on deep learning models trained on millions of verified observations. Images and videos are analyzed with convolutional neural networks for visual recognition of plants, birds, insects, and mammals. Audio files are processed with specialized bioacoustic models that perform spectrographic analysis for song and vocalization recognition. Each identification includes a confidence score and is cross-referenced with IUCN conservation status data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about this tool
1What types of files can I upload?
You can upload images (JPEG, PNG), videos (MP4, MOV), and audio recordings (MP3, WAV). The maximum total size per session is 4 MB for direct upload. For larger quantities, link a public Google Drive folder -- there is no size limit for Google Drive uploads.
2How does the AI species identification work?
The AI uses deep learning models trained on millions of verified observations. Images and videos are analyzed with convolutional neural networks, while audio files are processed with specialized bioacoustic models. For each identification you receive: scientific name, common name, confidence percentage, taxonomic classification, and IUCN conservation status when available. Results are grouped in an interactive table.
3What is a census batch and how does progress tracking work?
When you upload files, they are grouped into a census batch. The system processes each file asynchronously and tracks progress in real time -- you can see pending, completed, and failed counts updating live. You do not need to wait for the entire batch to finish before viewing partial results.
4Can I link a Google Drive folder instead of uploading files?
Yes. Paste the link to a public Google Drive folder (shared as 'Anyone with the link can view') and the system will automatically analyze all media files inside. This is the recommended method for large censuses with many files, as there is no file size limit.
5What reports and exports can I generate?
You can generate a professional HTML report with a built-in WYSIWYG editor that lets you edit text, adjust layout, and then print as PDF or export as DOCX. You can also download the complete species list as a CSV file with observation IDs, types, confidence scores, coordinates, and conservation status for further analysis in spreadsheets or GIS software.
6How does sharing work?
Each completed analysis generates a shareable link. Recipients can view the full results -- species list, confidence scores, IUCN status, and all batch details -- at zero credit cost. Only the person who runs the analysis spends credits.
7How are low-confidence identifications handled?
Species identified with confidence below 70% are flagged as 'To verify' in the results table with an orange confidence bar. You can contact an expert directly from the platform to review uncertain identifications, ensuring accuracy in your final census report.
8How much does an analysis cost?
Each analysis costs 1 credit. On signup you receive 10 free credits with no credit card required. You can also run analyses without an account (up to 3 free sessions). Additional credit packs start at 19.90 EUR.
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