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Can you reverse image search a screenshot?
Can I do a reverse image search on my iPhone without downloading extra apps?
You can easily perform a reverse image search on your iPhone without needing to install extra apps. The Google app, which features Google Lens, makes this process straightforward. Simply open the app, and you can either upload a photo from your camera roll or snap a new picture directly within the app to find related images or gather more information.
What’s the difference between using Google Lens and AI tools like ChatGPT for reverse image search?
The main distinction between these tools lies in their approach to reverse image search. Google Lens excels in visual recognition, enabling users to identify objects, landmarks, or text within an image. It quickly retrieves similar visuals or related sources online, making it a go-to option for straightforward searches centered on the image's content.
In contrast, AI tools like ChatGPT are designed to interpret and describe images through text. These tools provide detailed explanations or contextual insights, making them ideal for understanding an image's meaning or delving into related topics. While Google Lens is perfect for fast, visual identification, ChatGPT offers a richer, text-based exploration of an image’s context.
Instructions performed on Firefox for Android on stock Android 6.0.1.
- Switch to Desktop mode in your preferred browser (it changes the user-agent).
- Open https://images.google.com and tap the camera icon next to the search bar on the page.
- Tap Upload an image
From the bottom sheet pick Documents. (This option might not be available in some Android versions.)
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- In the left pane, select Images or Internal Storage and select your image file. That's it.
There are several search apps available which may assist you here, for example Search By Image (using Google/Tineye/Yandex image reverse search engine). This app lets you pick an image from your gallery (or take a new one with your camera), perform some basic editing (crop/rotate), and then fires a corresponding search for similar images.
The list initially linked (disclaimer: link goes to my own site) gives you some alternatives.