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What is a reverse image search?
What is a reverse image search?
Sometimes, images used on the web are manipulated, taken out of context, or used in a way that misrepresents the situation. A reverse image search can help you determine the origin of the image, so you know when it was created, for what purpose, and whether it matches the use in the source you have found.
Sometimes, images used on the web are manipulated, taken out of context, or used in a way that misrepresents the situation. A reverse image search can help you determine the origin of the image, so you know when it was created, for what purpose, and whether it matches the use in the source you have found.
How to do a REverse Image Search from your Phone or PC
How to do a REverse Image Search from your Phone or PC
It only takes seconds to verify the origin of an image. Don't be fooled into sharing misinformation!
How to do it on Google:
How to do it on Google:
1) Go to images.google.com
1) Go to images.google.com
2) Click on the camera icon
2) Click on the camera icon
3) Past a URL, or upload an image from your computer
3) Past a URL, or upload an image from your computer
4) View results, and compare to your source.
4) View results, and compare to your source.
5) Ask yourself the following questions:
5) Ask yourself the following questions:
- Is the image used in the appropriate context?
- Does the date match the image use?
- Does the image appear to be modified in any way?
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