How to Export Dashcam Footage for Insurance Claims with Hawk
Hawk by MRVL exports dashcam footage for insurance claims in one tap. The app bundles your video clips with GPS data, timestamps, and SHA-256 integrity hashes into a ZIP file you can send directly to your insurer, police, or small-claims court.
Export Your Footage in One Tap
When you need to file an insurance claim, Hawk makes the process simple. Open the app, select the clips from the incident using the Evidence Locker, then tap "Export for Dispute". The app creates a ZIP file containing your video, GPS coordinates, speed overlay, timestamp data, and a SHA-256 manifest that proves the footage hasn't been tampered with. This file is what insurers, police, and courts expect: complete, timestamped, and cryptographically verified. You can email it, AirDrop it, or upload it to your insurer's portal immediately.
Court-Ready Evidence Grade
Hawk records every clip with SHA-256 integrity hashing, a cryptographic signature that proves the video hasn't been edited or altered. When you export for a claim, the manifest includes hashes for every frame, so investigators can verify authenticity. This matters because dashcam footage is often scrutinised in disputes and court proceedings. GPS overlay shows your exact location, speed, and direction at the time of the incident. Continuous loop recording means the app captures what happened before and after the collision, giving insurers the full context they need to assess fault quickly.
Keep Footage Secure Until You Need It
Hawk's Evidence Locker uses biometric lock (fingerprint or face recognition) to protect sensitive clips. Once locked, footage cannot be deleted accidentally or taken by anyone without authentication. Lock a clip from a collision or near-miss, and it's quarantined from the auto-delete cycle that keeps your storage manageable. When an incident happens, your evidence is already organised and protected. Rideshare drivers and daily commuters can lock multiple clips from different days, building a library of evidence for future disputes without filling their phone's storage.
GPS Data and Trip Replay
Every clip includes GPS coordinates, timestamp, and speed data overlaid on video. Hawk also records a trip map that replays the exact route and speed profile for any incident. This map view is invaluable for insurance investigators because it shows not just what happened, but where and how fast you were travelling. You can export the trip data alongside video, giving your insurer a complete picture. Speed overlay is gated by your privacy settings, so you control what data is sent with your claim.
Why Use Your Phone Instead of a Dedicated Dashcam
Hawk turns any iPhone or Android into a dashcam without requiring a separate device, subscription, or hardware installation. Your phone is already in your car, already connected to GPS and cellular data, and already backed up to cloud storage. A dedicated dashcam requires mounting, wiring, SD cards, and often monthly subscriptions for cloud sync. Hawk's free tier gives you 10 clips per month and 7-day retention; the Local Pro plan (£3.99/month or £39.99/year) offers unlimited clips, 30-day retention, and iCloud sync so your evidence is backed up automatically. For rideshare drivers, Rideshare Pro adds cabin camera and shift mode for multi-trip sessions.
Submit to Police Reports (iOS)
On iOS, Hawk integrates with the NDSP police-report submission system, so you can attach exported evidence directly to official accident reports without leaving the app. This streamlines the process when an incident requires police attendance. Android users can still export and email or upload footage manually. In either case, the ZIP manifest and GPS data make your submission complete and verifiable.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I export dashcam footage from Hawk as a regular video file?
Yes. The export ZIP contains your video clips in standard formats. You can extract the video files and use them separately if needed, though the ZIP package with manifest is stronger evidence for insurance and court.
Does Hawk automatically upload footage to the cloud?
No. Hawk records locally on your phone. Local Pro and Rideshare Pro users can opt into iCloud sync for locked clips, but this is manual and controlled by you, not automatic background upload.
How much storage does Hawk use for continuous recording?
Continuous recording compresses footage efficiently. Most phones store 10-20 hours of Hawk video in 10-15 GB. The free tier auto-deletes clips after 7 days; Local Pro retains them for 30 days. You can lock important clips to prevent deletion.
Is the SHA-256 integrity hash accepted by insurance companies?
Yes. Insurance adjusters and courts recognise cryptographic hashes as evidence of authenticity. Hawk's manifest proves the footage has not been edited, which strengthens your claim significantly.
Can I use Hawk if I have an older phone?
Hawk works on iOS 14+ and Android 9+. Older devices may struggle with continuous recording, but the app runs on most phones from the last 5-6 years.
What happens if my phone battery dies while recording?
Hawk saves footage to disk regularly, so a battery loss will not corrupt clips already written. When you restart the app, recording resumes. The GPS and timestamp data are captured in real-time, so a power cut won't affect evidence integrity.