AI or Not?
AI or Not is a free tool that tells you whether an image is AI-generated or a real photo: upload or paste any picture and it returns a probability score in seconds — no sign-up.
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This is an estimate, not proof — the detector can be wrong, producing both false positives and false negatives. Don't rely on it as your only source; verify anything important. wedetect.ai is not liable for decisions made from these results. See our Terms.
10 ways to spot an AI-generated image
- Unnatural eye placement, asymmetry, or misshapen pupils
- Irregular hands — extra fingers or unnatural poses
- Inconsistent background, lighting, or perspective
- Waxy, "too-perfect" skin and repeating textures
- Shadows and reflections that defy physics
- Garbled or gibberish text on signs and labels
- Symmetry errors and mismatched accessories
- Unrealistic color patterns and edge artifacts
- Hair or fabric that blends into the background
- A generic, over-produced "AI sheen"
Want the full walkthrough? Read how to tell if an image is AI-generated.
Can you spot the AI by eye?
Try the AI or real quiz: eleven rounds, each pairing a real photo with an AI image of the same subject, with an explanation of what gave the AI one away. Most people miss at least one, which is why the detector above looks at the pixels instead.
AI detector vs. checking by eye vs. metadata
There are three ways to tell whether a picture is AI or not. Here's how they compare:
| Method | How it works | Speed | Catches new generators? |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI image detector (this tool) | Runs the image through a model trained on millions of real and AI-generated images | Seconds | Yes — generalizes to generators it hasn't seen |
| Checking by eye | Look for malformed hands, garbled text, waxy skin, impossible lighting | 1–2 min | Increasingly unreliable as generators improve |
| Metadata / C2PA | Inspect EXIF fields and Content Credentials provenance | Seconds | Only when present — often stripped when images are uploaded |
The most reliable answer combines all three: run the AI image detector, sanity-check by eye, and inspect the image metadata.
Understanding AI image generators
DALL·E
OpenAI's generator, known for creative, high-quality outputs. Common tells: symmetry issues and unrealistic textures.
Midjourney
Produces striking, painterly images. Watch for an over-idealized look and warped fine detail.
Stable Diffusion & Flux
Open models behind many tools. Look for background artifacts and inconsistent lighting.
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Detect AI-Generated ImagesFrequently asked questions
How do I know if a picture is AI or not?
Upload it to our free AI-or-not checker — it returns the probability the image was AI-generated, so you get an objective answer in seconds.
Is the AI or Not checker free?
Yes — completely free, no account or sign-up required.
Which AI generators can it detect?
It's trained on a diverse mix — Midjourney, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, Flux, Grok — which helps it generalize to newer models.
Can I trust the result completely?
Treat it as a strong signal, not absolute proof. For important decisions, combine it with visual inspection and a reverse image search.