How many days can dash cam footage be saved?
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Dash cam footage can typically be saved for around 3 days to a week. Factors affecting dash cam footage storage: The duration for which dash cam footage can be saved depends on the storage card capacity and the set recording resolution. Common dash cam memory capacities: Taking 1080P quality video as an example, a 16GB memory card can usually record for 100 minutes, a 32GB card for 200 minutes, and a 64GB card for 400 minutes. Most dash cams on the market use loop recording, where footage is segmented into clips of varying durations (1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes) and stored on the memory card.
As a regular car owner who commutes daily, the dashcam's storage duration primarily depends on the memory card capacity and video quality. My device uses a 32GB card with 1080p HD resolution settings. With loop recording enabled, it can store approximately two days of footage. During prolonged traffic jams or frequent recording triggers, storage depletes faster, reducing retention to just over a day. I believe critical footage like accident clips should be exported promptly to avoid overwriting. Regularly checking card capacity and upgrading to 64GB can extend storage to three or four days - particularly useful for urban commuting, especially during rush hours when unexpected situations worth reviewing often occur. Having a recording while driving provides peace of mind, but proper configuration ensures crucial evidence isn't lost when needed.
