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 Tell If A Photo Is AI-Generated

If you want to know whether a photo might be AI-generated, start by reviewing more than the image surface. The most reliable workflow looks at generation indicators, metadata, reverse image history, and context together.

Visual clues are useful but limited

Hands, text, reflections, jewelry, edges, and hair can all show oddities in some generated images. Those clues are still useful, but they are not enough on their own because newer models produce cleaner outputs than earlier ones.

What to check beyond the image surface

AI-generation indicators from a detector
Whether camera metadata is present
Whether the image has earlier online matches
Whether forensic signals suggest synthesis or heavy processing

What mixed evidence looks like

Sometimes a photo shows weak AI indicators but also has stripped metadata and no clear source history. That is different from a file with strong AI indicators and no camera trace at all.

The best interpretation keeps those differences visible instead of flattening everything into a yes-or-no claim.

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