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

How To Check Photo Metadata

Photo metadata can be one of the most useful clues in an image review, but it needs context. Intact metadata can support authenticity, stripped metadata can be neutral or suspicious, and software traces can indicate post-processing without proving deception.

What metadata can include

Camera make and model
Lens, ISO, aperture, and exposure details
Timestamps and timezone-related fields
Editing software references
GPS or location-related fields when present

What missing metadata means

Many legitimate workflows remove metadata. Messaging apps, social platforms, screenshots, exports, and privacy-focused apps often strip EXIF automatically.

Missing metadata is therefore a signal to interpret, not a conclusion. It becomes more meaningful when combined with strong AI or forensic indicators.

What software traces can tell you

References to Photoshop, Lightroom, or other tools can show that a file was processed after capture. That is common in normal photography and does not automatically make the image deceptive.

The useful question is what else the file shows alongside that software trace.

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