How to check if an image is AI
AI generated images can look highly realistic, but many still reveal subtle clues. By checking texture, lighting, facial details, and background consistency, you can often tell whether an image was created by AI or captured by a real camera.
Analyze an imageWhat to look for first
When checking whether an image is AI, the fastest approach is to inspect the areas where synthetic generation most often leaves artifacts.
Faces and skin
Look for overly smooth skin, strange eyes, or facial symmetry that feels unnaturally perfect.
Lighting and reflections
AI images may contain inconsistent highlights, strange reflections, or unnatural shadow logic.
Background geometry
Objects, shapes, and lines behind the subject may look warped or inconsistent with reality.
Common AI image clues
These visual patterns often appear in AI generated images and synthetic portraits.
Repeating textures
Hair, clothing, or surfaces may repeat in a way that looks artificial.
Distorted details
Hands, teeth, jewelry, and facial edges may appear slightly wrong or inconsistent.
Too-perfect composition
Some AI images look unnaturally polished, balanced, or clean compared to real photos.
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