Keep these fields in the source log
- Publication URL and account
- File version and keyframes
- Candidate origins and contextual differences
Public research resources · FR / EN
Image and video verification · OSINT
Does this media match the claimed place, date and narrative ? Practical method, external tools, source log and interpretation limits.
External services · no results hosted here · queries sent only when you click a provider link.
Does this media match the claimed place, date and narrative ?
- Retain the available file and publication URL without overwriting the original.
- Search reverse-image occurrences; for video, choose several distinctive keyframes.
- Compare captions, crops, sequence, sound and geographic cues with retrieved versions.
- Assess origin, date, location and possible editing separately; record unresolved points.
What the method cannot establish alone
A detector, compression anomaly or visual match is insufficient for a conclusion. An authentic image can be presented in a false context.
External tools for this pathway
Editorial selection of external services and resources, described using their portals or documentation. References reviewed on 3 October 2026; availability, prices, quotas and interface languages can change. Subscriptions and paid features were not tested.
5 catalogue entries
Google Lens ↗
Compare an image with web occurrences and read visible signs or text.
Limit: Similarity proves neither a person’s identity nor a location; inspect the sources.
TinEye ↗
Locate indexed occurrences of an image and compare versions.
Limit: The earliest indexed occurrence is not necessarily the original; no result is inconclusive.
Bing Visual Search ↗
Search for similar images and visual elements within a photograph.
Limit: Automatic suggestions need corroboration; the interface may redirect by country.
InVID / WeVerify ↗
Access video, keyframe and publication-context verification tools.
Limit: Some functions require an extension or third-party service; no detection is standalone proof.
Forensically ↗
Examine noise, clones and other technical cues in an image.
Limit: Compression, resizing and legitimate editing may produce anomalies.
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These downloads contain tool descriptions and links, not provider search results. Retain limitations, references and review dates when reusing the catalogue.
Continue with the site’s detailed guides and data
Verify an online identityGuide or reference dataset →Verify a company and its directorsGuide or reference dataset →Verify an image or videoGuide or reference dataset →Map public digital infrastructureGuide or reference dataset →Build an OSINT timelineGuide or reference dataset →Compare source reliabilityGuide or reference dataset →
Questions about tools and external searches
Where are search results displayed?
On the selected provider’s website, in a new tab. IIS does not retrieve, host or display investigation results. Directory filters only filter the editorial catalogue.
Is the typed query stored?
The launchpad builds links inside your browser, without sending the query to IIS or storing it in browser storage. Clicking a prepared link sends the query to the named provider, under its own rules.
Are all tools free and available in every language?
No. Access may require an account, subscription, software or quota. The catalogue is available in French and English; providers set their interface languages, coverage and conditions.
Does no result prove that a fact is false?
No. Index coverage, spelling, language, access limits and capture dates can explain a missing result. Record what was searched and what remains unknown.