# PimEyes

> Face recognition search engine to find where your photos appear online

PimEyes is a reverse image search engine specialized in facial recognition across the open web. It indexes billions of web images to locate photos matching an uploaded portrait regardless of background, haircut, or framing changes. It is commonly used for privacy audits, uncovering unauthorized use of personal photos, and monitoring copyright infringement.

Website: https://pimeyes.com/

## What it is for

- Audit your online digital footprint by finding where your face appears publicly
- Identify catfishing profiles or unauthorized use of personal photos
- Track down copyright infringements for creators and models
- Submit an opt-out request to delist your face from search results

## Features

- Facial recognition search across 10+ billion indexed open-web images
- Photo upload and direct camera capture support (up to 15 MB)
- PimEyes Alerts for automated notifications when new matches appear
- Result management and takedown assistance guidance
- Opt-out mechanism to remove your face from the index
- Temporary image processing with end-to-end encryption and no AI model training

## Pricing

Freemium. Free basic searches; paid subscriptions include Open Plus, PROtect, and Advanced for full source links, alerts, and takedown support.

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [AI](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Individuals auditing personal privacy, content creators, photographers, and investigators.
- Alternative to: Google Images, TinEye
- Tags: facial recognition, reverse image search, privacy, osint, copyright protection, identity protection

## Why it was saved

- [@shiloh_wwe, 10 August 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-fkdoBpk_i/): Helps users audit their online digital footprint, uncover uncredited or obscure photos of themselves, and submit an opt-out request to delist their images.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/pimeyes

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