What can image search be used for?

Basically, you can find almost anything with image search tools, but they are particularly useful for:

  • Face search – checking for catfish scams, potential fraud, or where your images appear online
  • Duplicate/copyright search – checking for unauthorized use of your images
  • Place detection – finding locations from images
  • Original source finding – tracing an image back to its original source
  • Investigations – assisting with research and fact-checking
  • Similar image search – finding visual inspiration
  • Product search – comparing products and finding alternative prices

Here is a list of articles with the mentioned use cases described in detail:

How to start your image search with lenso.ai? – a short guide

Here are a few simple steps to perform a reverse image search using lenso.ai:

  1. Prepare an Image – you can upload a picture from your device, take a new photo, copy an image, or use a screenshot.
  2. Visit lenso.ai – upload your chosen image to start the search.
  3. Explore Categories – choose a category based on what you're looking for:
  • People
  • Duplicates
  • Places
  • Similar
  • Related
  1. Check the URLs – review the sources where your image appears online.

Advanced image search options

For a more precise or in-depth search, use:

Filters

Search by keyword or domain.

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Sorting options

Organize results by newest/oldest, best/worst match, or random.

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Alerts

Get email notifications when new results for your image appear online.

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Collections

Save images for future reference or comparison.

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How to reverse image search without Google?

How to make your image search more effective?

  • Upload high-quality images – clear, sharp images yield better results.
  • Use focused images – ensure the person, place, artwork, or product is clearly visible.
  • Try multiple images – uploading different angles or variations can bring diverse results.
  • Compare sources – check and analyze different URLs, even within the same domain, for accuracy.

Find anything with AI-powered reverse image search tool

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Julia Mykhailiuk

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