Who took this photo?
Drop a photo to see who took it
The original image file works best
Works with Cameras Stock photos Agencies Lightroom Photo Mechanic
or paste an image or link (Ctrl+V) Paste a link
How it works
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Drop your file in the box above, or tap to choose one.
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We read the information saved inside it. This takes a few seconds.
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The answer appears right away, with a link you can share and the full details if you want them.
How photos carry their author
Photographers can set their name and a copyright notice in the camera or add them in apps like Lightroom. Agencies and stock sites also fill in a credit line and a link to their licensing terms.
This tool shows those details, so you know who to credit or ask before using a photo. It's also how Google Images decides whether to show a photo's licence details.
- Photographer
- Copyright notice
- Credit line
- Website and email
Questions and answers
How can I find out who took a photo?
Drop the photo into the box above. If the photographer saved their name or a copyright notice, you'll see it, with their website when they added one.
Why is there no photographer name?
Many cameras leave it empty unless the owner sets it up, and social networks remove it. A reverse image search can help find the original source.
Can I use a photo if it has no copyright notice?
Not automatically. Photos are protected by copyright whether or not they say so. Ask the owner or use photos with a clear licence.
How do I add my name to my photos?
Set the artist and copyright fields in your camera's settings, or add them on import in Lightroom, Capture One or Photo Mechanic.
Is the photographer's name always correct?
No. Anyone can edit these fields, so treat it as a lead and confirm with the source.
What happens to my file?
Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, read on our servers and deleted automatically after about 24 hours. The answer is kept on a page with its own link, so you can share it. Tool result pages are never listed in search engines.