Is this pic real?
Upload a picture or video and find out if it is real
How it works
01Add the picture
Upload it or paste a screenshot or paste a link to the post
02Darwin looks closely
We check for the marks that AI and face swap tools leave behind
03Get a clear answer
In a few seconds we let you know if it is real or fake
What we check
Pictures made by AI
Tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT can make photos of things that never happened.
Swapped faces
Deepfakes put one person's face on another body. We look for the signs.
Videos too
Upload a video or paste a TikTok link and we check that as well.
More information
How can I tell if a picture is fake?
Follow the light
Check that every shadow falls the same way and matches where the light comes from.
Look for the same picture elsewhere
A reverse image search can show where it first appeared.
Ask who took it
Real photos usually trace back to a person or a news site you can find.
Why do people share fake pictures?
To sell you something
Fake product photos make a listing look real.
To win your trust
Scammers put fake faces on dating and social profiles.
To get clicks
Made up photos of news events spread fast.
Is this checker free?
Yes. Check as many pictures as you like.
Who makes this site?
Darwin Labs Inc. Darwin checks texts, calls, emails, and socials for you and your family.
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