Is this image AI-generated?
Upload any photo and get a plain-language answer. We read its C2PA provenance label and metadata — right in your browser.
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What we check
C2PA Content Credentials
A tamper-evident label that cameras, editors, and AI tools can embed in the file. It can state outright whether AI generation was involved — and it's cryptographically signed, so it can't be quietly edited.
EXIF / IPTC metadata
The file's own paperwork: which app created it, when, and sometimes how. The Software tag often names the exact tool — including AI generators.
Honest limitations
- No signals doesn't mean human-made. Most social platforms strip metadata on upload, and labels can be removed. "Nothing found" means inconclusive — we say so instead of guessing.
- We don't guess from pixels. Tools that claim an "AI probability score" from the image alone are unreliable. We only report what the file actually says about itself.
- A label is only as good as its signer. We show you who signed a C2PA manifest so you can judge for yourself.
FAQ
How can you tell if an image is AI-generated?
The reliable way is to read the file's provenance signals: C2PA Content Credentials, metadata like the EXIF Software tag, and PNG generation parameters left by tools like Stable Diffusion WebUI and ComfyUI. That's exactly what this tool does — in your browser, in plain language.
Do you upload my photo to a server?
No. Everything runs locally with JavaScript. Your file never leaves your device — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.
What is C2PA?
C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) is an open standard for tamper-evident content labels. The EU AI Act's transparency obligations are pushing cameras, editors, and AI tools to adopt it.
If no AI signals are found, is the image real?
Not necessarily. Metadata is stripped by most platforms, and labels can be removed. Treat "no signals" as inconclusive — anyone who tells you otherwise is selling certainty they don't have.
Why no "AI probability" score?
Pixel-guessing detectors are frequently wrong, including on real photos. We'd rather give you an honest "we can't tell from this file" than a confident-sounding number.