FACEBYPHOTO GUIDE

From your photo to its source.

Follow four steps to search for your own portrait, then check the public pages where a candidate image was found.

Start a private search Read the step-by-step guide

Use the controls in the example to explore each stage.

Face search walkthrough

Sample data

Check your portrait

Start with a clear photo of yourself.

Step 1 of 4

Upload a clear photo of yourself

Start with a recent, front-facing portrait in even light. Choose a photo where your eyes and face are easy to see.

  1. Sign in and open New search.
  2. Choose a photo or drop it into the upload area.
  3. Use JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB and 16 megapixels.

If a photo check is already in progress, you can resume or discard the saved upload.

The upload area shows the supported formats and file size.

Step 2 of 4

Select your face and confirm your choices

When face checks are available, the preview marks the detected faces and shows any quality issues.

  1. Select your own face in the preview and continue.
  2. Read and confirm the declarations about your photo, your age and the search.
  3. Start with an available preview allowance or choose a full search using one credit.

If your face is blurry or too small to select, try a clearer photo.

The outline marks the selected face. The confirmation checklist comes next.

Step 3 of 4

Follow the search progress

The progress screen shows which stage is running, from preparing the image to assembling the report.

  1. Watch the current stage while the service searches publicly indexed images.
  2. Use Search history to return if you leave the page.
  3. Use Cancel search to stop a task that is still running.

If the page disconnects, check Search history before starting another search.

The active stage is highlighted. Earlier stages are marked complete.

Step 4 of 4

Review the candidate and open its source

Open a result to see the available details. A candidate image is a clue to check against its original context.

  1. Select a candidate in your report and read its source details.
  2. Open the original source when a link is available.
  3. Return to Search history to revisit or delete the report.

When an unlock is available, one credit reveals available details in a limited report. A resemblance alone cannot confirm identity.

A source link can show where a candidate image appeared.

Ready to check your photo?

Have a clear photo of yourself handy. You can review your choices before starting the search.

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