PimEyesWhat you can do with PimEyes
Face search
Find other photos of the same person, with the source page for each one.
Reverse image search
Trace a picture back to where it was first posted and find reposts.
Is this person real?
Check a dating match or new contact for stolen photos before you meet or pay.
Hidden profiles
See whether a partner's photos appear on dating or social sites.
Search yourself
Find your own photos online, including old ones you forgot about.
Unknown caller
Look up who owns a phone number.
How it works
- Pick a photo. A clear, front-facing face works best.
- Choose a search. Standard Search finds copies of the same image. Deep Search finds other photos of the same face.
- Review the matches. Each result shows a similarity score and the page it was found on. Open the page to check it yourself.
- Come back later. Every search is saved in History. Delete any search whenever you like.
Features
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deep Search | Finds the same face in other photos, even ones that look nothing like yours |
| Standard Search | Finds copies and lookalikes of the same image |
| Source pages | Every match links to the page it was found on |
| Similarity score | Shows how closely each match resembles your photo |
| History | Every search is saved; delete any of them at any time |
| Phone Lookup | Caller details for an unknown number, where records exist |
| Breach check | Whether an email or password appears in known data breaches |
| Instagram lookup | Analysis of a public Instagram profile |
Why people use PimEyes
- Face matches, not just copies. Most reverse image search tools only find the exact same picture. Deep Search finds the same face in different photos.
- Every match has a source. You see the page each photo came from, so you can judge it yourself.
- Fast. In our November 2026 data, the typical Deep Search finished in about 40 seconds.
- Fair. If a Deep Search fails, it isn't counted.
Use it responsibly
Search photos you own or have a legitimate reason to check: your own pictures, a dating match before you meet, or a profile that is asking you for money. Don't use a face search to follow, harass or expose someone. Laws on facial recognition differ by country and by US state, so check the rules where you live.
Common questions
What is PimEyes?
PimEyes is a face search and reverse image search service. You upload a photo and it finds other photos of the same face on the public web, with the source page and a similarity score for each match.
How long does a face search take?
Most Deep Searches finish in under a minute. Some take a few minutes; results appear in History when they're ready.
Can PimEyes find someone from a photo?
PimEyes finds where the same face appears on public web pages. If a person's photos are public somewhere, the matches and their source pages can help you work out who they are. It can't see private accounts.
What else can PimEyes look up?
Besides face and image search, PimEyes offers Phone Lookup for unknown numbers, a breach check for emails and passwords, and Instagram profile lookup.