CATCH REAL WILDLIFE.
The wildlife-photography game where every outing becomes a safari! Photograph real creatures and our smart scanner will help identify the species. Build your own WildFile Codex of collectible cards, earn badges and unlock cosmetic items for your explorer to wear. Play on Android, with iPhone coming soon.
Spot. Snap. File. Collect.
Your Field Notes, Upgraded.
Discover real wildlife, build your Codex and make your explorer your own. From outdoor adventures to rainy-day mini-games, choose how you play.
Snap & Identify
Photograph a bird, bug or beast and let our smart scanner help identify creatures in the supported Codex. Check the result and challenge it if the identification is wrong.
Collectible Cards
Every catch becomes a collectible card — speed, lifespan, weight and IQ, plus field notes and a fun fact for every species.
Build Your Codex
Over 300 species to find and snap. From garden regulars to legendary rarities, every new species you catch unlocks a card with stats and fun facts.
Earn XP & Badges
Rarer wildlife catches mean bigger rewards. Level up, complete badge challenges, and prove yourself a true nature explorer.
Unlock Explorer Items
Discover and unlock over 300 unique cosmetic items inspired by species in the Codex. Choose what your explorer wears and show off your look to your friends.
Wildlife Mini-Games
Get your wildlife fix when you can't explore outside with a range of playable mini-games — perfect for rainy or busy days.
Play With Family & Friends
Add friends, compare wildlife collections, compete for mini-game high scores and race to discover rare species together.
Real Photos Only
No shortcuts here — every creature must be genuinely photographed by you. Get outside, get spotting, and earn your collection.
Choose How You Play
Start with a free demo, then continue with free ad-supported play or a paid membership. Additional camera film and individual cosmetic items are available as optional in-app purchases.
Take a Peek Inside
A glimpse of WildFile in the wild — discover creatures, collect cards and badges, customise your explorer, play mini-games and explore with friends.
WildFile Questions & Answers
What is WildFile?
WildFile is a wildlife photography and animal identification game for iPhone and Android. Photograph real creatures, identify supported species and build a personal Codex of collectible creature cards.
Which animals can I collect?
WildFile includes birds, insects, mammals and other creatures in its supported Codex. Wildlife encounters, pets, farm animals and animals at zoos or aquariums can all provide opportunities to photograph a supported species. Identification is not guaranteed and can be challenged if it is wrong.
Can I collect wildlife using downloaded images?
No. Your collection must come from your own genuine photographs. Screenshots, downloaded images and photographs of screens do not count as wildlife catches.
Is WildFile available to download?
WildFile is available on Google Play in the UK, US and Canada. The iPhone release is coming soon. Find the current store links in the download section.
Ready for the expedition?
Check the latest Android and iPhone download availability below.