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.
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.