Overview
Preview Mode is a free, limited edition of MOBILedit Forensic designed to let users explore the interface, workflows, and reporting capabilities without needing a full license or connecting a physical device.
It is automatically available to users who register via the User Portal and download the application.
Think of it as a safe sandbox, you can click everything, break nothing, and still walk away understanding how the tool actually works.
What’s Included
Preview Mode comes preloaded with sample datasets so you can immediately start working without any setup.
Preinstalled Data Sources
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Android backup
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iOS backup
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Garmin backup
These datasets simulate real forensic acquisitions and allow you to:
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Navigate analysis modules
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Apply filters
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Generate reports
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Understand data structure and artefacts
What You Can Do
Preview Mode is intentionally designed to be useful, not just a demo.
Explore the Interface
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Full access to the MOBILedit Forensic UI
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Navigate all analysis modules (Contacts, Messages, Apps, Files, etc.)
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Understand workflow from acquisition → analysis → reporting
Analyse Data
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Work with real structured datasets
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Use filtering (Time, Text, Location, Contact – TTLC)
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Review parsed artefacts across modules
Generate Reports
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Create reports in supported formats
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Explore report configuration options
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Understand how outputs are structured for investigations
Limitations
Preview Mode is not intended for live investigations. Some key functionality is restricted:
Device Interaction
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❌ No device connection (Android or iOS)
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❌ No live acquisition or extraction
Typical Use Cases
Preview Mode is ideal for:
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New users evaluating the software
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Training and onboarding
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Sales demonstrations
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Internal familiarisation for teams
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Understanding reporting capabilities before purchase
Getting Started
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Register via the User Portal
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Download MOBILedit Forensic
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Install and launch the application
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Open one of the preloaded backups
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Start exploring analysis modules and reports
Transitioning to Full Version
To unlock full functionality, including:
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Device connections
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Data extraction
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Security bypassing
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Advanced analysis features
You will need a licensed version of MOBILedit Forensic (PRO or ULTRA). Please get in touch with us for more information or visit our website.
Watch the demo video here.