How It Works
A look at the technology behind Is It AI? and how we check images and videos for AI.
Three Simple Steps
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Upload
Upload an Image or Video
Upload a file or paste a link. Images: JPEG, PNG, WebP and GIF up to 5MB. Videos: MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and AVI, up to 59 s per check (for a longer video, you pick the part to check).
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Analyze
AI Analysis
Our machine learning models analyze your image, looking for patterns and artifacts characteristic of AI-generated images. For a video, they check one frame every 2 seconds.
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Results
Review Results
Get a likely verdict (Likely AI-generated, Possibly AI-generated or Likely human-made), a confidence score, the likely generation method and NSFW content flags.
Our Detection Technology
Is It AI? uses deep learning models specifically trained to detect the subtle differences between AI-generated and human-created images.
- Models trained on millions of labeled images from various AI generators
- Continuous updates to keep pace with new AI generation techniques
- Pixel-level analysis detects artifacts invisible to the human eye
- Multi-model approach for higher accuracy across different generators
Detection accuracy
AI generators recognized
Videos, Face Swaps and Signed Labels
What else a check can look at.
Video, frame by frame
We score one frame every 2 seconds, up to 59 s per check, and show where AI appears. If any checked frame looks AI-generated, the video is called AI-generated. Moments between the checked frames are not checked.
AI Video Detector →Face swap check
Turn it on for photos and videos of people. It asks a different question: was a real person's face swapped or faked? A picture can be not AI-generated and still have a swapped face. It doubles the price of the check.
Content Credentials (images)
Some tools, such as ChatGPT and Adobe Firefly, sign the images they make. When an image has a trusted label, we show it with the result. We read these labels on images only, not on videos.
Understanding Your Results
Each detection provides multiple data points to help you assess the image:
- Likely verdictLikely AI-generated, Possibly AI-generated or Likely human-made
- Confidence score (0-100%)How certain the model is about its prediction
- Generation methodThe likely AI model used (Midjourney, DALL-E, Nano Banana, etc.)
- NSFW detectionAutomatic flagging of inappropriate content
- Frame scores (video)A score for each frame we checked, so you see where AI appears
- Face swap answer (if you ask)Whether a face looks swapped or faked
- Content Credentials (images)The signed label from the tool that made the image, when there is one
- Method
- Midjourney v5
- NSFW
- Safe
- Time
- 1.2s
Multiple Ways to Use Is It AI?
Use Is It AI? wherever you need it.
Web Dashboard
Upload images and videos in the detector. No setup required.
REST API
Integrate AI detection into your applications with our simple REST API. Full documentation available.
View API docs →Chrome Extension
Right-click any image in Chrome to check if it's AI-generated. Quick and convenient.
Get Extension →Ready to Get Started?
Create a free account and start checking images and videos for AI today.