# AI Image Detection API

> Detect AI-generated and deepfake images from ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini and more. Pixel-level overlay, C2PA metadata, and JPEG, PNG, and HEIC support.

Protect your organization from AI-generated visual fraud. Our [AI Image Detection](https://copyleaks.com/ai-detector/ai-image-detector) API, part of the Copyleaks [AI Detector](https://copyleaks.com/ai-detector), is built to meet the evolving challenges of enterprise security. From insurance fraud to digital forensics, our solution provides clear answers and detailed analysis you can trust.

## The Risks of Synthetic Images

AI image generation has evolved from a creative tool to a potential security threat. In seconds, anyone can create photorealistic images of people, places, and events that never existed. For enterprise organizations, this represents unprecedented risk:

- **Insurance Fraud**: Synthetic accident scenes, fake property damage, and AI-generated evidence threaten claim integrity
- **Financial Crime**: Deepfake identity documents and AI-generated proof of assets enable sophisticated fraud schemes  
- **Corporate Espionage**: Fake executive photos and synthetic company imagery undermine brand trust and security
- **Legal Evidence**: Courts need verification that visual evidence hasn't been artificially manufactured
- **Regulatory Compliance**: Industries face increasing requirements to verify media authenticity and detect manipulation
- **Reputation Protection**: Synthetic media targeting executives or brands can cause irreversible damage

The sophistication of AI-generated imagery now rivals professional photography. Traditional detection methods fail against modern AI generators. Our enterprise-grade detection API provides the exceptional accuracy your organization needs to stay protected.

## Enterprise-Grade Capabilities

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    <Card title="Accurate Detection" icon="bullseye">
      Detects content from all major AI generators including ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and emerging deepfake technologies.
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    <Card title="Detection Overlay" icon="image">
      The API provides an overlay on the pixel level of where AI-generated content is detected within the image. This allows you to clearly see which parts of the image are synthetic and which are real.
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    <Card title="Real-Time Processing at Scale" icon="gauge-high">
      Process images at scale with enterprise SLAs, designed for high-volume fraud detection and compliance workflows.
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    <Card title="Enterprise Security & Compliance" icon="building-shield">
      Built with enterprise security and compliance in mind, ensuring that all image processing meets the highest standards for data protection and privacy.
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    <Card title="Supported Formats" icon="file-image">
      Process `JPEG`, `PNG`, `WebP`, `TIFF`, `BMP` and `HEIC/HEIF` formats. Handle files up to 32MB and up to 27 megapixels in resolution.
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    <Card title="Metadata Extraction" icon="file-export">
      Our API can also extract image metadata using the [C2PA](https://c2pa.org/) standard, which can help you infer the origin of the image.
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## Comprehensive AI Model Support

Our detection technology identifies content from all major AI image generators including:

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  <Card title="OpenAI ChatGPT" icon="robot" />
  <Card title="Google Gemini" icon="robot" />
  <Card title="xAI Grok" icon="robot" />
  <Card title="Microsoft Copilot" icon="robot" />
  <Card title="Adobe Firefly" icon="robot" />
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## Use Cases

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  <Tab title="Insurance Fraud Prevention">
    Detect synthetic accident scenes, AI-generated property damage, and fake evidence in insurance claims. Protect against increasingly sophisticated visual fraud that costs the industry billions annually.
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  <Tab title="Financial Services Security">
    Verify authenticity of identity documents, property photos, and financial statements. Protect against deepfake identity fraud and AI-generated proof of assets in loan applications and account verification.
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  <Tab title="Legal & Forensics">
    Verify image authenticity using Copyleaks' AI. Ensure that visual evidence hasn't been manipulated or artificially generated in legal proceedings, investigations, and forensic analysis.
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  <Tab title="Media & Journalism">
    Verify authenticity of news photos, source imagery, and user-submitted content. Protect editorial integrity and maintain public trust by ensuring visual evidence hasn't been artificially generated.
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  <Tab title="Enterprise Governance">
    Protect against synthetic media targeting executives, fake product imagery, and AI-generated corporate communications. Safeguard brand reputation and prevent sophisticated social engineering attacks.
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## Integrated Security Ecosystem

Deploy AI image detection as part of a comprehensive content security strategy:

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  <Card title="AI Text Detection" icon="robot" href="/concepts/products/ai-text-detection-api">Detect AI-generated text content to complement visual verification for complete document authenticity.</Card>
  <Card title="Plagiarism Detection" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/concepts/products/plagiarism-checker-api">Verify that content hasn't been copied from other sources while checking for AI generation.</Card>
  <Card title="Text Moderation" icon="shield-halved" href="/concepts/products/text-moderation-api">Complete content governance with text moderation capabilities.</Card>
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## Frequently asked questions

### Can it detect deepfakes?

Yes. The API detects deepfakes and other synthetic or AI-generated images, helping with fraud prevention, digital forensics, and media verification.

### Which AI image generators does it detect?

Content from all major generators, including OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, xAI Grok, Microsoft Copilot, and Adobe Firefly.

### Which image formats and sizes are supported?

JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, and HEIC/HEIF, with files up to 32MB and up to 27 megapixels in resolution.

### Can it show which part of an image is AI-generated?

Yes. The API returns a pixel-level overlay marking where AI-generated content is detected, so you can see which regions are synthetic and which are real.

### Can it tell me where an image came from?

It can extract image metadata using the [C2PA](https://c2pa.org/) standard, which helps you infer the origin of an image.

## Next Steps

Enterprise-grade support for mission-critical deployments:

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  <Card title="Start Building" icon="rocket" href="/guides/ai-detector/ai-image-detection/">Get started with our API and integrate AI image detection into your workflows.</Card>
  <Card title="Endpoint Documentation" icon="code" href="/reference/actions/ai-image-detector/check/">Complete technical specifications, error handling, and integration patterns for enterprise systems.</Card>
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  Schedule a personalized demonstration with our enterprise security team. We'll analyze your specific risk scenarios and show you how our detection technology prevents fraud in your industry.
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