How AI Image Detection Works

Our AI image detector uses advanced machine learning models to analyze every uploaded image and determine whether it's AI generated or human created. Here's how the detection process works from start to finish.

Step 1: Upload Your Image

Drag and drop any image onto the detector, click to browse your files, or paste an image URL. Our AI image checker accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF formats up to 20MB. No sign-up or account is required — the tool is 100% free.

Step 2: Multi-Layer AI Analysis

Once uploaded, the image passes through multiple detection layers. Our AI analyzes texture patterns, compression artifacts, noise distribution, frequency domain features, and metadata consistency. These signals help distinguish between AI generated images and real photographs.

Step 3: C2PA Content Credentials

When available, the detector checks for C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) content credentials embedded in the image. These digital signatures verify the origin and editing history of an image, providing an additional layer of trust for determining if an image is AI or not.

Step 4: Detailed Results

You receive a comprehensive report including an AI probability score, confidence level, detected generators (like DALL-E, Midjourney, or Stable Diffusion), and analysis details. The results help you make an informed judgment about whether the image is AI generated.

Need More? Use the API

For batch processing, automated workflows, or integration into your own platform, the AI image detection API is available through detector24.ai. Choose a plan that fits your volume and get programmatic access to the same detection technology.