Reverse Image Search
Upload an image or paste an image link to open Google Lens, Bing Visual Search, Yandex Images and TinEye side by side. Find where a picture came from, spot copies and discover similar images. You can also search by keyword.
To upload, choose a file, drag and drop it, or paste an image from your clipboard. JPEG, PNG and WebP up to 10 MB.
How It Works
Step 1: Add an image or keyword
Upload a photo, paste an image link, or type a keyword.
Step 2: Choose a search engine
Pick Google Lens, Bing Visual Search, Yandex Images or TinEye, or open all of them.
Step 3: Explore matching images
Each engine opens in its own tab and shows similar images, sources and copies.
Which reverse image search engine should you use?
Every engine keeps its own index of the web, so the same picture can return very different results. Here is what each one is best at.
- Google Lens
- Best when you want to know what something is or where to buy it. It recognises objects, text and landmarks as well as matching pictures.
- Bing Visual Search
- A strong second opinion. Its index differs from Google's, so it regularly finds pages that Google does not show.
- Yandex Images
- Often finds copies on smaller and regional sites. Worth trying when the other engines return little.
- TinEye
- Built to trace copies of the same image, including edited versions, with sorting options such as oldest first.
Not sure where to start? Read our full comparison of the four engines.
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Features
Search using uploaded images
Start with any JPEG, PNG or WebP from your device.
Search by image URL
Paste a public image link and search without uploading anything.
Search by keyword
Open Google, Bing and Yandex image results for any keyword.
Four search engines
Google Lens, Bing, Yandex and TinEye from one place.
Drag-and-drop upload
Drop a file, pick one or paste straight from the clipboard.
Instant image preview
Check the file name, size and dimensions before searching.
Mobile-friendly
Designed mobile-first with large, touch-friendly controls.
Temporary image storage
Uploaded images are kept only briefly and expire automatically.
No account required
Use the tool for free without signing up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is reverse image search?
Reverse image search lets you start with a picture instead of words. A search engine analyses the image and shows visually similar images, pages that use it and, often, its likely origin.
How does reverse image search work?
The search engine builds a digital fingerprint of your image from its shapes, colours and textures, then compares it with the images it has indexed. Pages containing matching or similar images are listed in the results.
Which search engines are supported?
For image searches: Google Lens, Bing Visual Search, Yandex Images and TinEye. For keyword searches: Google Images, Bing Images and Yandex Images, because TinEye only searches by image. Each engine has its own index and strengths, so trying more than one often gives better results.
Can I search using an image URL?
Yes. Open the Image URL tab, paste a direct link to a public image and we open all four engines with that link. The link must point straight to an image file and be publicly accessible. Nothing is uploaded or stored for link searches.
Can I search for images by keyword?
Yes. Open the Keyword tab, type what you are looking for and we open Google Images, Bing Images and Yandex Images with your keyword. Keyword search is a normal image search, not a reverse image search.
Is the tool free?
Yes. The tool is free to use and does not require an account.
Are uploaded images stored permanently?
No. Images are kept only briefly so the search engines can fetch them, and they expire after 10 minutes. They are not intended for permanent storage. The search engines you open have their own privacy policies.
Can I use this tool on mobile?
Yes. The site is designed mobile-first. Tap the upload area to choose a photo or take a new one with your camera.
How can I find the original image source?
Run the image through all four engines and look for the oldest page or the highest-resolution version. TinEye can sort by oldest, and Google Lens and Bing are good at finding the same picture on major sites. Our guide on finding the original source explains the process step by step.