Photo documentation in existing buildings and on site .
With the kontekst lens you shoot photos as usual – the app automatically handles assignment, geo-tagging, and synchronization. No rework, no chaos.
You know the problem
On a construction site something always goes wrong. Too many things happen at once or in the wrong order. Coordination is hard when plans keep changing and several languages are spoken.
Photos scattered
Distributed across several devices and team members.
Forwarded around
Email or messaging threads with zero traceability.
Manual sorting
Uploading and folder structures consume hours.
No real-time access
Office teams see nothing until someone uploads.
Finding photos later?
Pure luck when metadata is missing.
In the end, you need careful documentation of every step and issue to stay protected in case of disputes.
How kontekst lens works
Use kontekst lens for photo documentation and most of the pain points disappear.
Prepare project and rooms
Set up buildings, floors, and rooms once. On site you simply pick the right room before shooting.
Take photos – as usual
Capture as many photos as you want. The app links project, room, date, author, GPS, and tags automatically.
Auto-sync, even offline
Uploads, foldering, and sharing with colleagues happen automatically. No signal? Work offline and sync later.
Features that transform your workflow
All the tools you need for structured photo documentation in one app.
Automatic assignment
Pick a room, take photos, done. Project, room, date, and author are captured automatically.
Sketches & annotations
Add markups, freehand drawings, and text fields directly on images.
Smart tagging
Tag trades or components; GPS data, date, and time are captured automatically.
Defect & task integration
Create to-dos or defects from photos or link to existing tasks.
Lightning-fast search
Filter by author, date, tag, room, or floor. View results as a map with geo-located photos.
Project history per room
Chronological overview of photos per room or floor – progress always traceable.
PDF photo report at the push of a button
Generate reports with images, tags, notes, and GPS info in seconds.
Offline-capable
Keep working without internet. Everything is stored locally and synced later.
Everything in one place, everything in view
The kontekst lens automatically uploads new captures. In the cloud, all stakeholders see the latest images, well-structured, searchable, and ready for export.
Instant overview
Live feed of new photos
Find everything
Simply filter by room, author, date, tag, ...
Share & export
Access for all team members and PDF report with one click.
What structured photo documentation brings you
More traceable, less rework, fewer errors – sounds like a solid data foundation for the future, right?
Massive time savings
No rework in the office, as photos are already correctly assigned, tagged, and sketched on site. Generate PDF reports with all relevant information at the push of a button, instead of spending hours manually compiling them in Word or PowerPoint.
Efficient teamwork
Defects and tasks can be generated, shared, and tracked directly from photos – no more information loss. Rooms and floors are chronologically documented, so progress and decisions remain traceable.
Future-proof data foundation
Thanks to the structured linking of photos, rooms, components, and metadata, you build a clean and searchable database. This documentation remains useful years later for renovations, facility management, or asset analysis and becomes an important part of your digital data strategy.
Seamless integration
The kontekst cloud offers an OpenAPI interface and webhooks. This allows photo documentation to integrate seamlessly into your other processes – for example through custom workflows (e.g., with n8n) into BIM models, ERP systems, or project management tools.
Evidence preservation
GPS data, timestamps, and assignment to room and project deliver reliable proof in case of defects or warranty claims.
What makes kontekst different
It was especially important to us during the design of the software to combine all the advantages of modern apps with familiar, intuitive tools. Photo camera apps work and don't need to be reinvented!
No new process
Take photos as usual, without a long form for each photo.
Completely context-based
True location by room and floor, not just by folder or as a PDF note.
Export at the push of a button
PDF reports for approvals, evidence, and communication in seconds.
Deep integration
Site diary, defect management, as-built documentation, and whiteboard seamlessly connected.
GDPR-compliant & secure
European cloud, German company, and offline mode, because this matters to us.
What our users say
kontekst lens is used by construction managers, architects, and facility teams across Europe.
I find the app very good and especially for initial inspections, which I mainly do, super practical.
Architect
Architecture firm
Automatic assignment saves us several hours of rework per week. And in case of disputes, we have all the evidence readily available.
Construction Manager
Construction company
Finally, we have a chronological project history that is still usable years later. Perfect for facility management.
Facility Manager
Property operator
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