1. Run an AI image analysis
Start with an automated detector to identify possible synthetic-image signals. Treat the result as one piece of evidence rather than a final verdict.
IMAGE AUTHENTICITY GUIDE
How to Check If an Image Is AI-Generated
No single visual clue or detector can reliably identify every AI-generated image. Combine several independent checks to reach a better-informed assessment.
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THE EXPLAINER
What you should know.
Understand the available evidence and its limitations.
2. Inspect image metadata
EXIF information may contain camera details, software names, or timestamps. Metadata can be changed or removed, so its presence or absence is not conclusive.
3. Look for Content Credentials
Some images include C2PA provenance records describing creation or editing steps. A credential must be validated before its claims can be treated as authenticated.
4. Verify the original source
Find the earliest credible publication, compare related images, and check whether the surrounding story is supported by independent sources.
COMMON QUESTIONS
The details matter.
Clear answers about what image verification can and cannot establish.
Can you tell if an image is AI just by looking?+
Sometimes visual inconsistencies raise suspicion, but modern AI images can appear realistic. Visual inspection alone is unreliable.
Are AI image detectors always accurate?+
No. Detectors can produce both false positives and false negatives.
VERIFY WITH CONTEXT
Evidence, not assumptions.
AI detection is an estimate. Metadata and provenance provide additional context, not absolute proof.