Frequently asked questions

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What is Tesla Cam Drive?

It's cloud storage for the recordings your Tesla creates via Dashcam and Sentry Mode. You upload them to the app, play them back from every camera, and keep them safe even after wiping the SD card.

How does Tesla store recordings?

For each event it creates a folder (e.g. 2026-05-01_15-34-57) with a thumb.png thumbnail, an event.json file with the event details, and a series of roughly one-minute .mp4 clips for each camera.

Why are there so many short videos?

Tesla records in roughly one-minute segments and separately for each camera. The app orders these segments by time and plays them back to back as one continuous video, so you don't have to click through dozens of files.

Which cameras are supported?

All six: front, rear, left and right pillar, and left and right repeater. For each recording you choose which view to watch.

Are my recordings private?

Yes. Only your account can access them. Passwords are stored in a secure (hashed) form and we recommend serving the app over HTTPS. We don't share your data.

How much does it cost?

Every new account starts with a free 14-day trial. After that you pick a plan by recording count (Mini, Pro, Max or Enterprise) — see the Pricing page.

Where is the data stored?

The app runs on hosting in Europe (WebGlobe). Payments and subscription billing are securely processed by Stripe.

Can I use it as a Tesla dashcam cloud backup?

Yes. Tesla Cam Drive is designed as a cloud backup and archive for Tesla Dashcam and Sentry Mode event folders, so important clips are not lost when the car overwrites the USB drive.

Does it work with Sentry Mode clips?

Yes. Sentry Mode recordings use the same event-folder structure with camera MP4 files, a thumbnail and event metadata. Upload the whole folder so the app can keep the event complete.

Why not just upload Tesla videos to a generic cloud drive?

Generic storage keeps files, but Tesla Cam Drive understands the Tesla recording structure. It keeps camera angles, one-minute segments, thumbnails and event metadata together for easier playback and review.