Face Finder | How to Search a Face by Image Easily

There are times when we need to identify someone in a photo or image. Maybe you’re curious about the identity of a person in a social media photo. Maybe you want to verify if a selfie of someone you date online is real or not. Or maybe you need to find similar faces with an image of a person’s face.

Unlike searching for specific information like names or contact details, locating a face requires advanced technology. But don’t worry; in this post, we will show you 3 face finder tools equipped with face recognition capabilities that simplify the process of face image searches for you!

1. Social Catfish

Social Catfish started up as an online dating investigation service. Over the years, it has evolved into an all-encompassing people search engine with a robust image search feature.

By uploading an image, Social Catfish helps you scan millions of social profiles, using its proprietary technology and image metadata analysis. This tool is probably your go-to option to get theperson’s identity info, social profiles, and similar matches all within a single platform.

To utilize Social Catfish’s face finder:

1. Navigate to the Social Catfish search page.
2. Upload the image and initiate the search (consider cropping or resizing the image to focus on the face).
   
3. Allow the tech to work its magic. Upon finding a match, a detailed report will be generated. From the report, you may find information to track down a person’s identity, uncover misuse of photos, detect fraud or catfishing, and learn more about a person’s online presence and activities.
   

2. PimEyes

PimEyes is another reverse image search option that allows you to run a face-searching by image instead of keywords. Geared specifically towards facial recognition, PimEyes boasts an extensive database containing over 900 million face images. By uploading a profile photo or a picture of the face in question, you may find where a person’s face appears online.

To use PimEyes:

1. Simply go to the PimEyes website, and click on the search bar to upload a photo containing the face you want to search for.
2. Then it’ll deliver results showing all possible matches. Review the results to identify potential matches and instances.

3. Google Image search

If you’re not ready to pay for reverse image search at the moment, you can try a free and more familiar tool – Google Image, first. Google Image search can also be useful for searching and finding images of faces, though in a more limited capacity than specialized facial recognition services.

By uploading an image or providing an image URL, Google Image allows you to find similar or identical images across the web. So in some cases, you can use it as a supplemental search option when you face-search an image to locate instances of the same face appearing on various websites, social media profiles, and articles.

That’s it! Hopefully, by using the above face finders like Social Catfish, you could uncover identities, track online profiles, and gain insights into the usage of facial images. If you have any ideas or experience about searching a face by image, please feel free to share and leave a comment below.

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The methods in this article provide you with easy access to public record information, but without a guarantee for accuracy and may include links to websites not listed as a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). Information acquired from these bodies is illegal to be used for employment, housing, credit, and other purposes alike, according to laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). If you’re not sure whether your use of our methods is appropriate, click here for details.

By Evie Gan

Evie is a tech-writer and content writer passionate about exploring new concepts and technologies. Her articles for Super Easy cover a wide range of topics related to tech and daily life hacks.

Prior to joining Super Easy, Evie majored in English for science and technology at university. After graduation, she worked in foreign trade sales for a major household appliance company where she gained first-hand experience learning about manufacturing engineering, evaluating products, and interacting daily with staff about the latest tech.

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