What does this tool detect?
EXIF metadata gaps
Authentic camera photos contain rich EXIF data — camera model, lens, shutter speed, ISO. Heavily edited or AI-generated images often have stripped or minimal metadata, a red flag.
Editing software traces
Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Lightroom, and AI tools leave fingerprints in the Software or ProcessingSoftware EXIF field. We surface these directly.
Timestamp anomalies
When DateTimeOriginal, DateTimeDigitized, and DateTime don't match, it suggests the file was re-saved or modified after capture.
GPS & device mismatch
GPS coordinates embedded in a photo that don't match the stated location, or a consumer camera brand mixed with professional editing metadata, are common inconsistencies.
AI-generation markers
Tools like Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion often leave traces in metadata fields like Comment, UserComment, or ImageDescription.
Probability — not verdict
This tool gives you a likelihood score, not a definitive ruling. Metadata can be stripped innocently (WhatsApp removes EXIF), so context always matters.