Deepfake detection
Deepfake detection: check if a photo is AI-generated
Upload a suspicious profile picture or image and GACS reviews it for signs of AI generation or manipulation, explains each finding in plain language, and helps you act on it.
Included with Platinum, Talent Manager and Government Office plans.
Try the deepfake photo check
What the deepfake detector looks for
Anatomy errors
Fused or extra fingers, teeth that blur together, mismatched earrings and impossible ears.
Texture and skin
Poreless, waxy skin and over-smooth hair that are common in generated faces.
Background and edges
Warped lines, melting objects, gibberish text and hair that merges into the background.
Lighting consistency
Shadows, highlights and eye reflections that disagree with each other.
How to read a detection result
Strong AI-generation signs
Several independent signs point to a generated or heavily edited image. Treat the account with suspicion.
Mixed or unclear signs
Some details look artificial, others natural. Cross-check the account and ask for a live verification.
No obvious AI signs
The photo looks natural — but it may still be a real photo stolen from someone else. Run a reverse image search.
Not enough to judge
The image is too small, cropped or compressed. Try the largest original version you can find.
From detection to removal
- Review a suspicious photo for AI-generation and manipulation signs.
- Open a private case and record where the image appears.
- Compare copied profile pictures against your own avatar.
- Prepare an evidence pack and a takedown draft with official reporting links.
- Track each report until the platform responds.
Who it's built for
Individuals and families on Platinum, creators and agencies on Talent Manager plans, and public offices on Government Office plans. Learn the manual signs in our guide how to tell if a photo is AI-generated, and see how deepfake video-call scams work.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is deepfake detection?
No detector is certain. Accuracy drops on compressed, cropped or edited images, so GACS gives an honest confidence level and explains each sign rather than a yes/no verdict.
Can it detect deepfake videos?
The GACS check reviews still images. For video calls, use the warning signs in our deepfake video-call scam guide and verify through a separate channel.
Is my uploaded photo stored?
The photo check reviews the image and does not keep the uploaded file. If you open a protection case, only the evidence you choose to save is kept in your private case.
Who can use the GACS deepfake detector?
It is included with Platinum, Talent Manager and Government Office plans, with up to 8 checks per hour per account.
Sources and official resources
Detection results are evidence to weigh alongside account context, not a forensic verdict.
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Authoritative sources
Independent primary sources used to check and corroborate the guidance on this page.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)Official US channel for reporting internet-enabled fraud and cybercrime.
US Federal Trade Commission — ReportFraudConsumer fraud reporting and published enforcement data.
UK Report FraudUK national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
Canadian Anti-Fraud CentreCanada's central repository for fraud reports and scam alerts.