Search by image
Search by image and see where your picture ended up
Drop in a picture instead of typing keywords. We look for republished copies of that image and show the pages they appear on. This search does not need a face — for finding a person, switch to the face scan.
- Finds reposts, crops and edited copies of your image
- Every result links to the page that publishes it
- Any picture works: photo, screenshot, artwork, product
- Works in any modern browser, phone or desktop
Looking for a person rather than one picture? Use the face scan — it detects the face first.
Face scanWhen to search by image
Use it when you already have the picture and want to know where it lives: an unlicensed repost, a listing that reuses your photo, or a picture whose origin you want to trace. Because the comparison is visual, crops, resizes and filters usually still match.
Protect your own photos
Creators, models and anyone with a public profile can spot unlicensed reposts this way. Each result carries the source page and platform, which is what most takedown forms ask for.
- Find shops and print sites selling your images
- Catch reposts that strip your credit or watermark
- Document every source page before you send a complaint
- Re-check later, because new copies keep appearing
Get better matches from the same picture
The quality of the upload decides the quality of the report. Use the original file rather than a forwarded screenshot, keep the full frame if you can, and avoid adding filters or text before searching. If a picture exists in several versions, search the one you believe was copied.
Looking for a person, not a file?
Then the face scan is the right tool. It detects the face on your device, builds a signature from it and finds other pictures of the same person — including photos you have never seen, on social and dating platforms.
How to search by image
Choose the picture
Upload the original file if you have it; JPG, PNG and WebP all work.
Start the free search
The scan compares the visual structure of your picture against public images and pages.
Check the source pages
Open the strongest matches to confirm whether the copy is licensed, credited or stolen.
Keep or escalate
Unlock the full list of sources for takedown requests, or set up monitoring for new copies.
Frequently asked questions
What image formats can I upload?
JPG, PNG and WebP all work. Larger, sharper files give better matches.
Can I search by image URL?
Not yet — upload the file or take a photo for now. URL search is planned.
Does it find edited versions of my photo?
Yes. Crops, resizes, filters and small overlays normally still match, because we compare visual structure rather than the raw file.
Is searching by image the same as reverse image search?
They are two names for the same thing: you search with a picture instead of words. Our reverse image search page explains the matching in more detail.
Can I search by image for free?
Yes, the search and a preview of the matches are free. Unlocking every source link is the paid upgrade.
Guides that go deeper
- How-toHow to reverse image search on iPhone and AndroidMost searches now start on a phone, usually from a screenshot somebody just sent. These are the fastest routes on iOS and Android, and the mistakes that quietly kill your results.Read guide
- How-toReverse image search for stolen photos: the complete guideA file-based search finds copies of a picture. A face search finds the person. Knowing which to use — and in what order — is what turns a vague worry into a list of URLs.Read guide
- Image theftYour photos are being sold online — how to find every listing and stop itStolen pictures get monetised: stock listings, print-on-demand shops, paywalled content accounts, scraped datasets. Here is how to track the money trail back and shut it off.Read guide
- FraudHow to spot marketplace and rental scams with an image searchAlmost every fake listing has the same weakness: the photos were taken from somewhere else. Two searches — one on the picture, one on the person — expose most of them before any money moves.Read guide