Verification guide · 7 min
How to tell if an image may be AI-generated
A five-step process that begins with source history and treats visual oddities or detector scores as supporting clues.
Read the verification guide →AICheck guides
Verify images without guessing
Learn how to trace a source, preserve useful file evidence, and interpret an AI-detector signal without turning uncertainty into an accusation.
Our editorial rule: a detector result is a clue, not proof. The strongest review combines the original source, surrounding context, file evidence, and more than one independent check.
Start with the question you have
Each guide ends with concrete next steps you can use immediately.
Detector basics · 6 min
Do AI image detectors actually work?
Why performance changes between datasets, what false positives and false negatives mean, and when a checker is useful.
Read about detector limits →Mobile guide · 5 min
How to check a photo on iPhone
Preserve the best copy you can, choose it in AICheck, and understand how screenshots and exports affect the result.
Read the iPhone guide →Have an image ready?
AICheck reviews model and file signals on your device by default, then explains what to verify next.
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