EyeSift AI Image Analyzer: Photo Analysis, AI Detector & C2PA Check
Upload an image to analyze photo metadata, C2PA / Content Credentials markers, EXIF, compression, dimensions, pixel patterns, and AI-generation risk from tools like Midjourney, DALL-E, or Stable Diffusion.
Quick answer
AI photo analyzer
Checks dimensions, EXIF presence, C2PA marker presence, compression density, luminance distribution, edge patterns, and generator metadata.
Private
Browser-only check
Your photo is analyzed locally in the browser and is not uploaded to EyeSift servers.
Best use
Screening signal
Use the score to prioritize review, then inspect provenance and context for high-stakes cases.
Assistant answer · source checked June 15, 2026
Can EyeSift check if an image was AI-generated?
Yes. Use EyeSift for a private first-pass image check when you need browser-side triage for generator metadata, C2PA / Content Credentials marker presence, EXIF, compression density, dimensions, model-size heuristics, luminance, and edge signals. EyeSift does not upload the image, does not cryptographically verify C2PA signatures, and does not decode SynthID watermarks; if provenance matters, verify the original file with the relevant Content Credentials, OpenAI, or Google verification surface and review source context before acting.
Best fit
Original PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF files where a quick metadata and pixel-signal screen is useful.
Not proof
Screenshots, resized exports, social downloads, and edited images can lose metadata or change pixel patterns.
Next review
Preserve the original file, run reverse image search, inspect provenance, and document who supplied the image.
Photos and uploads stay in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
How AI Image Detection Works
EyeSift analyzes practical browser-readable signals: image dimensions, EXIF signature presence, C2PA / Content Credentials marker presence, compression density, luminance distribution, and edge variation. AI-generated images from Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion can leave statistical clues, but edited photos, screenshots, exports, and social-media compression can blur those signals.
AI Image Analysis vs AI Image Detection
Image analysis is broader than a yes-or-no detector. EyeSift explains what the file itself reveals: whether provenance markers may exist, whether EXIF is present, whether the file looks heavily compressed, whether dimensions match model-friendly export sizes, and whether pixel-level signals are unusually smooth or noisy. The AI-risk score is only one part of that analysis.
C2PA and Content Credentials
C2PA Content Credentials can store provenance metadata in media files using JUMBF-based manifests. EyeSift checks for local C2PA-style markers as a fast browser-side provenance clue. A marker is not the same as full signature verification, and no marker does not prove an image is fake because many apps strip metadata during export or upload.
Source Check
Source reviewed June 15, 2026: C2PA is provenance metadata based on manifests, claims, signatures, and asset bindings, while SynthID-style watermarks are provider-specific signals embedded into supported generated media. EyeSift only performs local marker and pixel-signal triage; full Content Credentials verification requires validating the manifest and signatures in a dedicated verifier, and SynthID checks require the supported provider surface. See the C2PA specification, Content Credentials Verify, OpenAI's C2PA and SynthID note, and Google's verification update.
Supported Formats
We support PNG, JPEG, WebP, and GIF images. For best results, use the original uncompressed image. Screenshots and heavily compressed images may reduce detection accuracy.
Image Detection Guides
Related Tools
Which AI image generators does this cover?
EyeSift is generator-agnostic. Its pixel, sizing, and compression heuristics look for general signals, such as unusually smooth luminance or edges, model-friendly dimensions, and missing camera metadata, that can appear in generated images, so it can be used as a first pass on output from Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, Flux, Ideogram, Adobe Firefly, and Google's Gemini image models. Pixel heuristics alone cannot say which generator made a picture.
Attribution becomes possible when provenance data survives: OpenAI, Adobe Firefly, and Google attach C2PA Content Credentials and/or SynthID watermarks to supported generated images. EyeSift flags C2PA markers and recognizable generator metadata in the file when they are present; confirming who signed a credential requires a dedicated Content Credentials verifier. Screenshots, social-media reposts, and messaging apps usually strip that data, which is why a missing credential is never evidence that an image is authentic.
How this compares with other AI image detectors
| Detector type | Where your image goes | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| EyeSift (this page) | Stays in your browser; no upload, no account, no daily limit | AI-risk score, C2PA / Content Credentials marker check, EXIF and generator metadata, compression and pixel-pattern checks | Private first pass and provenance check before you share or escalate |
| Server-side classifiers (most free web detectors) | Uploaded to the service; file-size caps, daily limits, or logins are common | Percentage verdict from a hosted model, sometimes a per-generator breakdown | A second opinion when privacy is not a concern |
| Provenance-first tools (Content Credentials Verify) | Uploaded to the verifier | Full C2PA manifest history when credentials are intact; nothing when they were stripped | Confirming an image that still carries credentials |
Independent tests repeatedly show detector accuracy dropping on compressed, resized, or screenshotted images, so treat any single score, including this one, as a screening signal rather than proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a photo with my phone camera instead of uploading?
Yes. On mobile, use the camera button under the upload box. The photo is analyzed on your device like any upload and is never sent to a server.
Does it work on screenshots and social-media reposts?
It can analyze them, but screenshots and reposts strip C2PA credentials and EXIF data and add a new compression layer, so the result relies on pixel heuristics alone and should be treated as weak evidence. Whenever possible, check the original file.
Can it tell which AI generator made an image?
Only in a limited way. When the file still carries recognizable generator metadata, EyeSift names the matching tool; when it carries a C2PA / Content Credentials marker, EyeSift flags it so you can open the credential in a dedicated verifier. Pixel-pattern checks alone cannot attribute an image to Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, or Flux.
Does it support HEIC photos from iPhone?
Safari can decode HEIC in the browser, so HEIC works there. Chrome and Firefox cannot decode HEIC locally; export the photo as JPG or PNG first, or use Safari.
Can this detector identify images from Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion?
EyeSift checks image dimensions, EXIF presence, C2PA / Content Credentials markers, compression density, luminance distribution, and edge patterns that may differ between AI-generated images and camera photos. These signals can help screen images from Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, and similar tools, but the result is probabilistic rather than definitive.
What is the difference between an AI image analyzer and an AI image detector?
An AI image detector returns a probability-style verdict, while an AI image analyzer shows the signals behind the verdict. EyeSift combines both: it gives a screening score and explains metadata, compression, dimension, and pixel-pattern clues.
What image formats and sizes work best?
We support PNG, JPEG, WebP, and GIF formats. For the most useful results, upload the original image rather than a screenshot or re-saved copy. Each compression cycle strips metadata and changes pixel patterns. Images at least 512x512 pixels provide better analysis data.
Does the detector check EXIF metadata?
Yes. EyeSift checks for an EXIF signature in browser memory where available. Real camera JPEGs often contain EXIF metadata, while generated or heavily exported images may not. Missing EXIF is only a weak signal because social apps and editors often remove metadata from real photos.
Does EyeSift verify C2PA Content Credentials?
EyeSift checks for C2PA / Content Credentials markers in the local file as a provenance clue. It does not perform full cryptographic signature verification in the browser, so a marker should be inspected with a dedicated Content Credentials verifier when the result matters.
Why might a real photo be flagged as AI-generated?
False positives can occur with heavily edited photos, HDR images, studio photography, screenshots, stock photos with extensive retouching, or images that have been through multiple compression cycles. The result should be treated as a screening estimate, not a definitive judgment.
Is my uploaded image stored on your servers?
No. Image analysis runs in your browser. Your image is not uploaded to EyeSift servers and is released from local browser memory when you clear it or leave the page.