How do I check if a photo is AI-generated?

Upload any image or paste a URL. Image Analyze runs 5 independent checks — AI detection (SightEngine), camera metadata extraction, pixel forensics, reverse image search, and content safety screening — then gives you a clear verdict: Likely Authentic, Inconclusive, or AI Generation Likely.

Can it detect Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion images?

Yes. Our AI detection engine is trained on images from Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, and other popular generators. We combine AI pixel analysis with metadata and forensic signals for a more reliable result than any single detector.

You get 2 free checks with no signup required. Each check runs the complete analysis pipeline — no feature gating. If you need more, check packs start at $4.99 for 5 checks.

How accurate is AI detection?

No AI detector is 100% accurate, which is why we combine 5 independent signals into a composite confidence score. You get a clear verdict plus full transparency into each signal so you can make an informed judgment.

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Guide

AI Image Detector

An AI image detector is most useful when it is treated as one signal in a broader review. The strongest workflow checks AI-generation indicators alongside metadata, pixel forensics, and reverse image search rather than relying on a single score.

What an AI image detector does

AI image detection looks for visual patterns associated with generated imagery. Those patterns can include texture behavior, lighting oddities, structure inconsistencies, and other statistical traces that models leave behind.

The best detectors are helpful for screening and triage. They can surface images that deserve a closer look, especially when the source of the file is unknown.

Why one detector is not enough

A real photo can still trigger suspicious signals after aggressive editing, heavy compression, screenshots, or reposting. At the same time, some newer generated images can look realistic enough to avoid a strong flag.

That is why the most useful review combines AI detection with metadata and context. If an image shows strong AI indicators and also lacks camera metadata, the overall picture changes. If the same image has intact camera metadata and a plausible history, the result should be interpreted more cautiously.

How to review a suspicious image

Check whether the AI signal is strong or mixed
Look for camera or software metadata
Review whether the image has appeared elsewhere online
Inspect forensic signals for unusual compression or editing patterns

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What an AI image detector does

The best detectors are helpful for screening and triage. They can surface images that deserve a closer look, especially when the source of the file is unknown.

Why one detector is not enough