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How to Find a Higher-Quality Version of an Image
Only have a small or blurry copy of a picture? Reverse image search can often find a larger, sharper version in seconds.
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Image & Link Search
Upload a photo or paste a link and see where it appears online, with every match found, sorted and explained right here.
- 100% free
- No sign-up
- Images deleted within an hour
- Works on any phone
How it works
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Upload or paste
Choose a photo from your phone or computer, or paste the link to an image.
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We scan the web
Your picture is compared with billions of images on the public web in a few seconds.
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See where it appears
Get exact copies, edited versions and look-alikes, grouped by website with the closest match circled first.
What is reverse image search?
Reverse image search lets you search the web with a picture instead of words. Rather than typing a description, you give a search engine a photo, and it shows you where that image, or ones that look like it, appear online. It’s the fastest way to find out where a picture came from and whether it’s being used somewhere it shouldn’t be.
Search by image on iPhone and Android
Some phone apps let you search by image, but only if the app is installed, and only inside that app. Pictures that reach you through WhatsApp, Facebook or a text message are often awkward to search at all.
This tool works in any mobile browser, with nothing to install. Tap Upload image, pick a photo from your gallery or take a new one, and your results appear right below, grouped and explained. If the picture is already online, choose Paste image URL and paste its link instead. One photo, a couple of taps, results in seconds.
What a reverse image search can find
Exact copies of the same picture on other websites and social media
Edited versions, such as cropped, flipped, filtered or resized copies
Higher-quality versions of a small or blurry picture
Similar-looking images with the same subject, colours or scene
Where and when it first appeared, which helps you find the original source
Products, places and landmarks that appear in the photo
Who uses reverse image search
Anyone checking a profile
On dating apps, social media and online marketplaces, a quick search shows whether a profile picture was taken from someone else. If the same photo appears under a different name or on a stock photo site, you know to be careful.
Tips for better results
- Use the best version you have. The original photo works better than a screenshot of a screenshot.
- Crop to what matters. Focusing on a face, product or landmark often gives sharper matches.
- Remove text and stickers where you can, and avoid heavily filtered copies.
- Try another copy. If one version finds nothing, search a different screenshot, crop or photo of the same thing.
- Find the first copy. The oldest copy is usually the original, so check the dates on the pages in your results.
Your privacy
We built this tool to keep what you search private:
This tool shows where an image appears on the public web. It is not a face recognition tool, and it doesn’t identify people or look up private accounts.
No account needed. We never ask for your name or email.
Private file names. Each upload gets a random name that can’t be guessed, and uploads aren’t listed anywhere on the site.
Automatic deletion. Uploaded images are deleted from our server after about an hour.
Only used for your search. Your image is used only to find your results, never to identify you, and we never sell it.
Links stay links. If you paste an image URL, we never save the picture.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about searching by image. Can't find your answer? We're happy to help.
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Contact usHow does reverse image search work?
The search engine looks at the visual details in your photo, such as shapes, colours and patterns, and compares them with the billions of images it has already indexed. It then shows exact copies, edited versions and similar-looking pictures, along with the pages they appear on.
How do I search by image on my phone?
Tap "Upload image" and pick a photo from your gallery, or take a screenshot and upload that. Your results appear right below. It works in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android, with no app to install.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no account to create, no sign-up and nothing to pay.
What happens to the photos I upload?
Your photo is saved under a random file name just long enough to run your search, then deleted automatically within an hour. It's used only to find your results, we never sell it, and it isn't linked to you.
How do I read my results?
The closest match is circled at the top. Below it, "Exact copies" are the same picture on other pages, "Edited copies" have been cropped, resized or changed, and "Look-alikes" are different pictures that look similar. Results are grouped by website, and short notes point out things worth knowing, such as a picture that comes from a stock photo site.
Why didn't my search find anything?
The image may be new, private or never posted publicly. Heavy filters, cropping, text on top or low resolution also make matching harder. Try the original version of the photo, crop to the most distinctive part, or search a different photo of the same thing.
Can I search with a link instead of uploading?
Yes. Choose "Paste image URL" and paste a direct link to the image. On most devices you can get one by long-pressing or right-clicking an image and choosing "Copy image address".
Can this help me spot a fake profile?
Often, yes. If a profile photo shows up under a different name, on a stock photo site or on someone else's account, the profile is probably using a stolen picture.
What types of images can I upload?
JPG, PNG and WebP files up to 5 MB. If a photo won't upload, take a screenshot of it and upload the screenshot instead.
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Why people use our tools
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Private by design
Uploaded images are deleted automatically within an hour. We never keep or sell them.
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Fast and free
No account and no waiting. Open a tool and it just works.
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Built for mobile
Every tool works on your phone, straight from your camera roll.
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Everything in one place
Exact copies, edited versions and look-alikes, grouped and explained on one page.
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