Mobile Inspection and Photo Documentation App
INSPECTOR is a mobile app for photographic documentation during inspections, creating photo reports, photo tables, and visual evidence records. Ideal for inspectors, surveyors, engineers, and service teams. Functions offline.
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Who Is the INSPECTOR App For?
The INSPECTOR mobile app is used by professionals who need to conduct object inspections with photographic documentation and structured result recording. The app is suitable for field work, assessments, and audits across various industries.Construction and Project Management
With INSPECTOR on the construction site, you can:
- Sequentially document construction progress through all key phases.
- Create structured photo reports for clients and management with captions and comments.
- Record defects, damages, and safety violations with reference to the site plan.
- Use GPS markers and timestamps for legal traceability.
- Create 'before/after' documentation for repairs and renovations.
- Maintain work and inspection logs for assigned areas.
Objectives: quality control, structured reporting, evidence collection, process organization.
Maintenance, Service, and Inspections
'Before/after' photos are a key tool for demonstrating work results (repair, cleaning, cosmetic work, restoration). They serve as visual proof for the client and legal protection for the service provider. Reports with automatic timestamps increase trustworthiness and are used for internal audits and reporting.
Insurance – Automotive, Property, Real Estate
The INSPECTOR app is suitable for evidence collection in insurance claims and fraud prevention.
- Document object condition before policy inception with time, GPS, and address reference.
- Photograph damages when an insured event occurs.
- Record condition before and after damage repair.
- Generate reports for insurance cases.
Ordered photographs are ideal for illustrating object condition before and after an event.
Valuation, Audit, Expert Assessment
When valuing and assessing material objects, the following are required:
- Photo documentation of objects (buildings, equipment, land).
- Creation of photo reports.
- Recording of defects and violations.
- Verification of the inspection process and results.
Manufacturing and Quality Control
For quality management, inspections, and certification, the following are useful:
- Photo documentation of defects, rejects, and production stages.
- Report documents with photos of inspections for energy or communication lines.
- Control of GPS coordinates during standard compliance or condition audits.
Law Enforcement and Regulatory Compliance
Inspectors, police, and environmental agencies use photo documentation to record violations (e.g., traffic, building codes, environmental standards). Metadata about time and location makes such evidence admissible in court. This is also a tool for internal control and reporting.
Sales, Merchandising, and Field Representatives
Sales representatives and merchandisers use photo documentation for reports on product placement, shelf conditions 'before/after' visits, and to document successful product demonstrations. Photos with geo-tags and timestamps confirm the fact and quality of work performed.
Geodesy, Cartography, and Navigation
Photo documentation with precise GPS coordinates is used for georeferencing objects in the field, e.g., for planning solar panel installation, determining plot boundaries, or documenting utility networks. Analysis of geo-data from existing photos helps reconstruct shooting locations.
Logistics, Warehouse Management, and Delivery
Drivers and warehouse personnel document cargo condition during loading/unloading (for damage claim allocation), seal integrity, and packaging condition. Photos with geo-tags and time confirm the factual and timely arrival at a location and order fulfillment.
Real Estate, Rental, Property Management
To protect property interests and monitor condition, INSPECTOR and Photo-reports help when you need to:
- Conduct photographic documentation of properties before tenant move-in and after move-out.
- Compile condition reports for property owners.
- Obtain an evidential basis for damage claims.
Scientific Research, Archaeology, Laboratory Processes
During various field and natural studies, the following are often needed:
- Photo documentation of experiments.
- Recording of research phases.
- Time and location reference (particularly in field research).
Mobile App Capabilities
The INSPECTOR app provides tools for conducting inspections, photo documentation, image annotation, and creating photo reports. Core functionalities streamline the inspector's work and reduce documentation preparation time.Built-in Camera with Geotagging
Document events during inspections with automatic GPS coordinates, timestamps, and inspection location address.
Works Offline
When no network is available, an offline mode activates. Synchronize photos with one tap when an internet connection is restored.
Batch Processing of Photos
Select multiple photos and perform rotations, deletions, or captioning in bulk.
Email Delivery of Photo Reports
The photo report is sent as a .docx file to the user's registered or a verified email address.
Upload Photos from Gallery
Already captured photos can be imported into the report in a single batch operation.
Reference Photos Saved to Device Gallery
Adjust the resolution of saved reference photos in settings to optimize camera performance.
Voice-to-Text for Image Annotations
Create annotations and photo captions using voice input—no keyboard required.
Reordering Photos in the List
Drag and drop photos to arrange them in the desired sequence.
Change Image Format
Adjust image format or resolution directly in capture mode if needed.
Built-in Image Editor
Mark key areas on photos with arrows, highlights, or explanatory text directly on the image.
How to Conduct an Inspection Using the Mobile App
The inspection workflow in the INSPECTOR app consists of several sequential, straightforward steps—from document creation to the final photo report. Below illustrates how an object inspection proceeds in practice.Register or Log In with Your Photo-reports.online Account
The INSPECTOR app uses the same user account as the Photo-reports.online website.
Several login methods are available:
1. Via the login form within the mobile app.
2. Via third-party services, e.g., using a Google account.
3. If you already have a Photo-reports.online account, simply enter your email and account password.
4. Login via QR code scan of an API token created in the 'API Tokens' section. Ideal for granting account access to different users without sharing your password.
Configure App Settings in the Profile Screen
In the Profile screen, you can configure:
1. Username, email address, and password change.
2. Photo save mode for reports—instant or delayed.
3. App interface language selection.
4. Minimum resolution for reference photos saved to the device gallery.
5. Coordinate display format selection.
6. Enable default GPS coordinate display on all photos.
7. Enable default address display on all photos.
8. Enable default timestamp display on all photos.
9. Enable default saving of a reference photo to the device gallery.
10. Activate dark mode for the app.
11. Report an error in the app or website and attach a screenshot.
12. Delete local data from all unsynchronized documents (irreversible).
13. Log out of the account.
14. Delete the user account (irreversible).
Create or Open a Document
1. If a document already exists, open it.
2. If not, create a new document using the 'Create' button on the document tab.
We recommend assigning a document number to distinguish it from other photo documents.
Add Photos to the Report Using One of Two Methods
1. Capture with Camera: This scenario allows adding time, GPS coordinates, and address to the image. Capture data is saved in instant sync mode and can be verified on Photo-reports.online.
2. Upload from Gallery: In this scenario, photos are imported into the report as a batch.
Send the Report by Email or Download from the Website
Several options exist to obtain the inspection report or photos:
1. Email from the App: The photo report is sent as a .docx file to your email.
2. Download from Your Account on the Website.
Users who register via the INSPECTOR app receive 3 free email sends or downloads. Further use of the app follows the pricing indicated on the Photo-reports.online homepage.
Mobile Inspection App: Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides answers to common questions about the features of the INSPECTOR mobile app, terms of use, and specific aspects of conducting inspections.Does the app work offline?
Yes. The INSPECTOR app supports two operational modes for flexibility in the field:
1. Instant Sync: Photos and data are uploaded to your account as they are taken.
2. Deferred Sync: Photos are saved securely to the device's local storage. All captured context (GPS, timestamps) is preserved. The photos are then queued and automatically synchronized with your online account when an internet connection is re-established, ensuring no data loss.
How do I add GPS location and coordinates to my inspection photos?
The INSPECTOR mobile app offers two methods to attach geolocation data to your photos:
1. Profile Setting: Enable a default flag in your user profile to automatically tag every photo you take with the device's GPS coordinates and approximate address.
2. Per-Session Control: Choose to activate location tagging at the start of each specific inspection session or camera use, giving you precise control over when metadata is collected.
How are timestamps added to photos?
Timestamps (date and time) are embedded seamlessly. You can:
1. Set a Default: Activate an option in your user profile to automatically stamp every photo.
2. Control Manually: Choose to enable the timestamp function only when initiating the camera for a specific task. This ensures metadata is added only when required for your documentation.
How does the app help verify the authenticity of photo evidence?
The INSPECTOR app employs a context-verification approach, creating a secure 'digital fingerprint' for each photo by recording the circumstances of its capture. This includes:
- Temporal Data: Precise device timestamps for creation and modification.
- Geospatial Data: GPS coordinates and location accuracy at the moment of capture.
- Device Data: A unique device ID, model, OS, and app version.
- Process Data: Links to the specific inspection event and sequence.
This multi-layered context makes it highly impractical to falsify all elements of the photo's origin after the fact, providing a transparent and auditable trail.