PimEyes

PimEyes is an online face search engine and reverse image search tool that helps you discover where your images appear across the open web. Upload a clear photo or use your camera to run a facial search, then review matches with detailed source information for each appearance.

The core idea is facial recognition: PimEyes focuses on finding instances of a specific face rather than only matching the full image. This makes it useful for tracking your digital footprint, auditing potential misuse or unauthorized reuse, and understanding the scale of where your likeness shows up online.

Key features include fast results (under 5 seconds), support for searching with photos (including multiple photos per search), and monitoring capabilities such as real-time alerts when your image appears in new locations. You can also get step-by-step removal guidance to help take action on unwanted images. Privacy-first processing is supported with GDPR compliance and SSL encryption, and photos are processed securely and never stored without your permission.

PimEyes is designed for everyday users, creators and influencers protecting visual copyright, public figures managing reputation, and legal/security professionals doing high-volume image auditing. Subscription plans offer different levels of daily searches and alerts, along with AI-generated reports and result management features.

What is PimEyes used for?

Use PimEyes to find where your face appears online, audit potential unauthorized reuse, and monitor for new appearances using alerts.

Is PimEyes the same as a traditional reverse image search?

It works like reverse image search in that you upload a photo, but it adds face recognition so the results focus on the face rather than only the full image.

Does PimEyes search social media and video platforms?

No—PimEyes focuses on the open web and excludes social media and video platforms.

How fast are search results?

Results are returned in less than 5 seconds.

What search limits are included with a photo upload?

PimEyes supports photo uploads up to 15 MB, with a maximum of 5 photos per search.

Can I remove my photos from PimEyes search results?

You can opt out so your existing photos don’t appear on PimEyes’ public search results page. This process requires identity proof and is irreversible, and it does not remove the photo from the original website.