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IS THIS IMAGE REAL OR AI-GENERATED?
Check an image for signs of synthetic or manipulated content, privately in your browser. No account and no image upload.
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This indicator is a screening aid, not a verified probability of authenticity.
First-pass screening only, not forensic proof. Editing, compression, unusual images, and new generation methods can affect results.
The synthetic image problem is here now
AI-generated imagery has reached photorealistic quality. Distinguishing real photographs from synthetic ones is no longer optional — it is a core information-literacy skill.
Fabricated images at scale
Synthetic images of events that never happened circulate on social media within minutes of a breaking news cycle. Fast, reliable first-pass detection is now essential for newsrooms and individuals alike.
AI-generated profile photos
AI headshots are used to create convincing fake professional profiles on LinkedIn, dating platforms, and in job applications. A plausible face is now free to generate in seconds.
Marketplace trust
Product listings, NFT collections, and stock photo libraries are increasingly polluted with AI-generated content passed off as original photography. Buyers deserve to know what they are purchasing.
Legal and academic integrity
Courts, insurance adjusters, and academic reviewers are encountering AI-generated imagery submitted as legitimate documentation, evidence, or portfolio work.
Who uses PixelTruth and why
Any workflow where image authenticity matters.
Journalists and Fact-Checkers
First-pass check on images submitted by sources or circulating on social media before publication. A strong synthetic signal flags the image for deeper independent investigation.
HR and Recruiting
Verify candidate profile photos before interviews. AI-generated headshots are widely used in social engineering and fraudulent applications.
E-Commerce and Buyers
Before purchasing art, photography, or digital products, verify whether images are authentic. Especially relevant for resale platforms and NFT marketplaces.
Educators and Academic Reviewers
Verify whether submitted portfolio work, photo assignments, or illustrated essays are genuine. Academic integrity policies are expanding to cover AI-generated visual content.
Personal Due Diligence
Before trusting a dating profile, a viral news image, or a social media post — drop it in. Get a second opinion in seconds. No account. No upload. No data shared.
How to spot an AI-generated image yourself
Automated checks can help, but careful review and independent evidence still matter.
Hands and fingers
Anatomical details can reveal inconsistencies: unusual finger counts, fused digits, extra joints, or impossible poses. Examine every hand in the frame, including small or partly hidden ones.
Text and signage
AI generators are trained on pixels, not language. Any text on signs, shirts, or labels will almost always be garbled. Read every word you can find in the image.
Ears and hair
Ears with no internal structure, hair that merges with objects, strands that disappear into complex backgrounds. Hair against windows or other people is especially revealing.
Perspective breaks
In real photographs all objects obey the same vanishing point. AI images frequently mix incompatible perspective geometry — walls, floors, and furniture with different angles.
Lighting inconsistency
Shadows falling in different directions on adjacent objects. Reflections in eyes or glasses that don't match the scene. Beautiful but internally contradictory lighting.
Jewelry and glasses
Glasses that don't align with ears, asymmetric earrings, necklaces floating off fabric. Small accessories are under-represented in training data and often rendered incorrectly.
Frequently asked questions
Can PixelTruth identify every AI image?
No image checker is reliable in every situation. PixelTruth provides a first-pass signal that should be considered alongside other evidence, not treated as proof of origin.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Your selected image is analyzed on your device and its pixels are not sent to PixelTruth servers.
What does the result mean?
The result is an indicator, not a verified probability or proof of origin. A high synthetic signal warrants a closer look, while an uncertain result should stay uncertain.
Why can the first check take longer?
The page may need to prepare its image-checking features before the first result is ready. Later checks can be faster, depending on your browser and device.
Can editing or compression affect the result?
Yes. Compression, resizing, screenshots, and social-media reposts can affect results. Use the least-processed original available and treat the result as one clue among others.