Check if That Image Is What It Claims to Be
Misleading images spread fast. FindSource lets you trace any photo back to its earliest known appearance online, so you can verify whether it is genuine, recycled, or taken out of context.
Verify an image now →Fake and Misleading Images Spread Fast
Old photos resurface during breaking news. Images from one country get presented as if they are from another. Without verification, misleading visuals get shared thousands of times before anyone checks.
Recycled Photos Are Difficult to Spot
An image from a past event can be repackaged with a new caption and context. If you have never seen the original, there is no obvious way to recognize it has been reused.
Manipulated Context Distorts the Truth
Even authentic photos can be misleading when placed in the wrong context. A real image paired with a false caption can be more deceptive than an outright fabrication.
How FindSource helps
Trace the Original Publication
See where an image first appeared online. If a photo claiming to show a current event actually dates back years, you will know immediately.
See Every Context Where It Has Appeared
Get a full list of web pages featuring the image. Compare how different sources have described the same photo to spot inconsistencies and misrepresentation.
Fast Enough for Breaking News
Results arrive in roughly ten seconds. When a story is developing and you need to verify a photo before publishing or sharing, speed matters.
How it works
Upload or Paste the Suspicious Image
Drag and drop the image you want to verify, or paste the URL where you found it. Screenshots from social media work too.
Examine the Source History
Review the list of pages where the image appears. Look for the earliest publication date and compare how different sites describe it.
Determine Authenticity
If the image predates the claimed event or appears in unrelated contexts, you have strong evidence it has been recycled or misrepresented.
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