Free AI Image Detector

Check whether an image is AI-generated with our free AI image detector. Inspect source metadata, C2PA credentials, pixel noise, and visual signals in your browser.

Drop your image here

Choose one or several images, drag them in, or paste from your clipboard. Analysis starts as soon as you add them.

JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF and other browser-supported images · Up to 10 MB per image

Use the AI Image Detector in three steps

From image to evidence in one flow, with no mode switching or extra scan button.

01

Add an image

Select multiple files, drag and drop, paste from your clipboard, or submit a direct image URL.

02

Let the checks run

The browser reads available provenance markers and visual patterns. A server model may analyze images without conclusive markers.

03

Read the evidence

See the likelihood, confidence, detected tool when available, and a breakdown of the signals behind the result.

See the evidence behind each AI Image Detector result

A result is more useful when you can see what produced it. Expand an image to review metadata, visual measurements, and the analysis source.

  • Likelihood and confidence. A score describes the detector’s assessment, not a guarantee.
  • Source clues. When present, IPTC, EXIF, PNG parameters, or Content Credentials can reveal how an image was made.
  • Batch review. Compare several images in one workspace and inspect each result separately.
Actual AI Image Detector interface showing a sample image analysis and expanded evidence
Actual detector interface using a sample file with embedded generation parameters; results vary with each image and analysis provider.

What does the AI Image Detector inspect?

The detector combines explicit file clues with visual assessment. Each signal has different strengths and limits.

Metadata and provenance

The browser checks available IPTC and EXIF fields, PNG generation text, and the presence of a C2PA credential container. Explicit source information can be strong evidence when it survives export.

Examples: DigitalSourceType, Software, prompt parameters, C2PA presence.

Pixel patterns and model analysis

A local noise measurement offers a visual clue. When metadata is inconclusive, the tool may request a deeper server-side model assessment. Compression and editing can affect both.

Examples: high-frequency residual variance and model likelihood.

Deep Dive: How the AI Image Detector Works

Learn more about our dual-layer architecture, C2PA manifest parsing, and client-side pixel noise analysis.

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Know where your AI image detection runs

The AI Image Detector starts in your browser. Some paths use the server, so the page explains them clearly.

Local first

Metadata inspection and pixel-noise measurement run in your browser. A clear provenance marker can finish the check there.

Deeper checks and URLs

If local evidence is inconclusive, the image may be sent to the analysis API. Image URLs are fetched through a server relay before analysis.

Files and formats

Choose or paste one or more browser-supported images. Common JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and TIFF files are accepted when the browser can read them; the analysis API limits files to 10 MB.

What an AI Image Detector can and cannot tell you

AI image detection is an aid for review, not proof of origin on its own. Consider the file’s source and context alongside the result.

A missing AI marker does not prove an image is camera-made. Many exports and social platforms remove metadata.

Pixel patterns and visual models can misread edited, compressed, illustrated, or very small images.

The tool detects a C2PA container but does not verify a digital signature or read invisible watermarks such as SynthID.

Continue with another image tool

After checking an image, choose a tool for the change you need. Each tool has a different purpose.

Image Size Finder

Check pixel width, height, megapixels and aspect ratio instantly for one image or a full batch.

Metadata Remover

Need to strip or edit EXIF before sharing? Open Metadata Remover to remove GPS, camera data and other hidden fields.

Compress Images to KB or MB

Reduce file size to fit a KB or MB limit. Compression may also reduce pixel dimensions to reach your target.

Image Format Converter

Change the image file format, such as PNG to JPG or WebP. This is different from converting pixels to print units.

AI Image Detector Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about accuracy, privacy, formats, and what to do with a result.

Can an AI Image Detector tell with certainty whether an image is AI-generated?

No. Explicit provenance metadata can provide strong evidence, while visual scores are estimates. Missing metadata is not proof that an image is authentic.

What happens when an image has no AI metadata?

The browser examines a pixel-noise signal. If the local result is inconclusive, the image may be sent to the analysis API for a deeper model score. Editing and compression can affect accuracy.

Does the AI Image Detector upload my image?

Metadata and pixel checks run locally first. An image may be sent to the server when those checks are inconclusive. A direct image URL is fetched through the server relay.

Which image formats can I check?

You can add browser-supported image files, including common JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and TIFF files. The server analysis endpoint limits files to 10 MB.

Can I check multiple images at once or paste from clipboard?

Yes. You can drag and drop multiple images simultaneously, select multiple files from your device, or simply press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V) to paste an image directly from your clipboard. All added images are analyzed and displayed in a unified batch workspace.

Does this tool detect C2PA Content Credentials or IPTC tags?

Yes. The detector automatically parses embedded C2PA manifest containers (used by OpenAI DALL-E 3, Adobe Firefly, etc.) and IPTC fields such as DigitalSourceType, Software, and Credit. If provenance markers are present, they are surfaced in the detailed metadata breakdown.

Is the AI Image Detector completely free to use?

Yes, it is 100% free with no registration or subscription required. In-browser client-side detection (metadata parsing and noise analysis) is unlimited and runs completely on your device without consuming any server quotas.

How can I analyze an image from a URL?

Simply paste the direct URL of any image (starting with http:// or https://) into the URL input box inside the drop zone and click 'Analyze URL'. The tool fetches the image via a secure server relay and immediately analyzes its signals.

Check your image with the AI Image Detector

Add an image and get a result with its supporting signals. No account or manual scan step required.

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