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How does Place Search from an image work?
Place Search from an image works by using AI and computer vision (like Google Lens) to analyze visual features (shapes, colors, textures) in your photo, compare them to an index of images, identify recognizable elements (buildings, signs, natural features), and match them to known locations.
It's a form of reverse image search that focuses on geographical context, using features like landmarks and specific objects to find location matches.
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Why is Place Search useful?
Place Search is useful because it helps you quickly find real-world locations using images.
Place Search might be needed in many cases, such as:
- Finding where an old family photo was taken
- Finding the location of a crime or an accident
- Searching for lost media
- Detecting unknown locations from holidays
And many more.
How to Search for Places with Images?
To find a place from an image, it’s best to use reverse place search.
Here’s a simple tutorial:
Open lenso.ai and upload your image
Go to lenso.ai’s main page. Upload your photo by dragging, pasting or uploading from your drive.
Open the “Places” category
To see matches for places, you need to open the “Places” category. It will only show the visual matches for the location.
Refine the search
If needed, add keywords or sort your results.
For example, the keyword “night” (written in English) returns images taken at night.
Unlock the results you like most
To unlock the result, click on the result, then on the blurred field. Once it’s unlocked, click on the image icon or the web icon to see the image in full resolution or to open the source.
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