Check If Your Website Images Are Copyrighted
Enter any URL and our AI-powered scanner will crawl every image, cross-reference it against 82+ Billion indexed sources, and deliver an evidence-based risk report in minutes.
Analyzes against 82+ Billion images. No subscription required. Pay-as-you-go from $0.20/image.
How the Image Copyright Checker Works
Three steps from URL to evidence-based risk report.
Enter Your Website URL
Paste any URL into the scanner. Our crawler discovers every image on the page, including assets loaded from CDNs, subdomains, and embedded iframes.
AI-Powered Forensic Analysis
Each image is cross-referenced against multiple forensic engines -- TinEye reverse search, Google Vision, and our proprietary AI risk scoring model -- to identify potential copyright holders and license terms.
Evidence-Based Risk Report
Receive a detailed risk report for every image: source attribution, license type, risk score, and actionable recommendations. Export your results as a Defense Kit PDF for your records or legal counsel.
82+ Billion
Images in our forensic database
3 Engines
TinEye + Google Vision + AI Risk Scoring
Minutes
From URL to exportable Defense Kit PDF
Beyond Checking: The Image Compliance Vault
A copyright check is step one. Real protection requires a system that inventories, analyzes, documents, and monitors your images continuously. PicDefense is a full compliance platform, not just a checker.
Website Image Inventory
Crawl and catalog every image across your entire site. Discover unknown assets hiding in legacy pages, CDNs, and third-party embeds before an enforcement agency finds them first.
Explore Inventory EngineRisk Forensics
Multi-engine analysis that goes beyond simple reverse-image search. Each image receives an evidence-based risk score with source attribution, license classification, and enforcement activity data.
See How Forensics WorkProof Vault
Store licenses, receipts, and compliance documentation attached to specific image records. Build an auditable system of record that proves your compliance posture if a claim arrives.
Learn About Proof VaultSite Monitoring
Weekly automated recrawls detect new images, removed assets, and compliance drift. Get alerted when your risk profile changes so you can act before an enforcement notice arrives.
Set Up MonitoringAlready Received a Demand Letter?
If PicRights, Higbee, Copytrack, or Getty Images has already contacted you, a copyright check is only the first step. Visit our Demand Letter Command Center for a forensic response workflow built specifically for active claims.
Go to Demand Letter Command CenterImage Copyright Checker FAQ
Common questions about checking images for copyright.
Is my website image copyrighted?
Most images found online are protected by copyright, even if there is no visible watermark or copyright notice. The only way to confirm an image's licensing status is to trace it back to its original source and verify the license terms. PicDefense automates this process by scanning your website, identifying every image, and cross-referencing each one against 81+ billion indexed sources.
How do I check if an image is copyrighted?
Enter your website URL into the PicDefense scanner. Our AI-powered forensics engine crawls every image on the page, runs reverse-image searches across multiple databases (including TinEye and Google Vision), and produces a risk report showing which images may be copyrighted, their likely sources, and the associated risk level.
Is there a free image copyright check?
PicDefense offers a pay-as-you-go model starting at $0.20 per image, with no subscription required. The Rapid Claim Audit ($10) includes 50 forensic credits, making it a cost-effective alternative to manual reverse-image searching or hiring an intellectual property attorney for initial triage.
What happens if I find copyrighted images on my website?
PicDefense generates a Defense Kit -- an evidence package containing source intelligence, visual match data, metadata extraction, and forensic timestamps. You can use this to replace risky images proactively, document your compliance efforts, or provide evidence to an attorney if you have already received a demand letter.
Can I use Google reverse image search to check copyright?
Google reverse image search can find visually similar images, but it does not identify copyright holders, verify license terms, or produce documentation suitable for legal defense. PicDefense combines multiple forensic engines (TinEye, Google Vision, and proprietary AI risk scoring) to deliver actionable compliance data, not just visual matches.
How many images can the copyright checker scan?
PicDefense's crawler discovers every image on a given URL, including images loaded from CDNs, subdomains, and nested assets. A typical website page scan identifies 20-100+ images. Credits are consumed per image analyzed forensically, so you control costs by choosing which images to investigate further.
Stop Guessing. Start Proving.
Every image on your website is either compliant or a liability. Find out which ones are which before an enforcement agency does it for you.
Legal Disclaimer
PicDefense is a technology platform, not a law firm. The image copyright checker provides forensic data regarding image usage and licensing status. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Copyright determinations may require professional legal analysis. If you are unsure of your legal standing, we strongly recommend consulting an Intellectual Property attorney.