Is your match real? Check the profile photo
A match who is almost too perfect, who will not video call and soon asks for money, is the classic pattern. Witness checks the photo for signs of AI generation, and the guide below shows how to check whether it was stolen from someone else.
When people use Witness
A profile that feels off
Scan the main photo and any others for signs of AI generation.
They send new photos
Check each photo they send. A set of photos of the same person can still mix real and AI images.
A video call that looks wrong
The Chrome extension can scan video for a swapped face. It is a check, not a guarantee.
What Witness checks
AI-generation likelihood
Likely real or likely AI-generated, with a confidence percentage and a heatmap.
Face-swap check
When a face is found, a separate check looks for signs of a digital face swap.
Reverse image search
Use the helper to look for earlier copies of the photo. A stolen photo is far more common than an AI one.
What Witness is not for
- A real photo does not mean the person is who they say. Scammers often use real photos taken from other people.
- Never send money to someone you have not met, whatever any tool says.
- Witness reports a likelihood with a confidence score. It does not prove anything on its own.
How it works
- 01
Drop in the file
Upload an image or video, or paste a link, or right click any image in Chrome with the extension.
- 02
Witness checks it
Several detection methods run in parallel, plus checks for provenance data such as Content Credentials and metadata.
- 03
Read the result
You get a likely real or likely AI-generated verdict with a confidence percentage and a plain-language explanation.
Frequently asked questions
Can Witness tell if a photo is stolen?
No. Witness looks for signs of AI generation and edits. To find stolen photos, use reverse image search, and the free helper on this site opens the main engines for you.
What are the warning signs of a romance scam?
Fast declarations of love, reasons they cannot meet or video call, and any request for money, gift cards or crypto. See the romance scam red flags guide on the blog.
Is Witness free?
Yes. You can try a few scans without an account, and a free account includes a monthly allowance. Pro raises the limits. See the pricing page for current plans.
Is a Witness result proof?
No. Witness gives a likelihood and a confidence percentage, plus an explanation. Use it as a second pair of eyes, not as a final ruling.
Related
Don't guess. Witness it.
Free to try. No account needed for your first scans. Witness gives a likelihood with a confidence percentage, not a certainty.