{"id":10490,"date":"2024-07-12T15:45:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T15:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/"},"modified":"2024-07-12T15:45:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T15:45:28","slug":"how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do a Reverse Image Search: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A reverse image search allows you to find more information about an image or topic by using the image itself\u2014instead of text.<\/p>\n<p>This technique can help you find a high-resolution version of an image, locate similar images, or identify the original source of the image.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use a reverse image search to search for specific products across the internet by uploading a photo.<\/p>\n<p>For example, we used Google Lens to search for an image of a dress. And found several sites with the same dress.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-wistia-embed  remove-click-to-play image-border w-75-md-up\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_zoh5z2j9ix googleAnalytics=false\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through a few techniques for doing a reverse image search on your mobile and desktop devices.<\/p>\n<p>We also share some creative ways to use reverse image searches (including how to use it to get more website traffic).<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#How_to_Do_a_Reverse_Image_Search_on_Mobile_Devices\" >How to Do a Reverse Image Search on Mobile Devices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#On_Android_Devices\" >On Android Devices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Using_the_Google_Lens_App\" >Using the Google Lens App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Using_an_Image_in_Your_Gallery\" >Using an Image in Your Gallery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#On_iOS_Devices\" >On iOS Devices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Using_the_Google_App\" >Using the Google App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Using_Gallery_Images\" >Using Gallery Images<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#How_to_Do_a_Reverse_Image_Search_on_a_Desktop\" >How to Do a Reverse Image Search on a Desktop<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Using_Image_Search_Results\" >Using Image Search Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Using_a_Website_Image\" >Using a Website Image<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Using_an_Image_Address\" >Using an Image Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Using_Images_From_Your_Local_Storage\" >Using Images From Your Local Storage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#5_Ways_to_Use_Reverse_Image_Searches\" >5 Ways to Use Reverse Image Searches<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#1_Identify_the_Original_Image_Source\" >1. Identify the Original Image Source<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#2_Search_for_Products\" >2. Search for Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#3_Find_Higher-Resolution_Versions_of_an_Image\" >3. Find Higher-Resolution Versions of an Image<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#4_Get_Backlinks_From_Other_Sites\" >4. Get Backlinks From Other Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#5_Detect_Copyright_Violations\" >5. Detect Copyright Violations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#4_Tips_for_Effective_Reverse_Image_Searches\" >4 Tips for Effective Reverse Image Searches<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Use_High-Quality_Images_for_Better_Results\" >Use High-Quality Images for Better Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Use_Additional_Filters_Provided_by_the_Search_Engine\" >Use Additional Filters Provided by the Search Engine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Crop_and_Focus_on_the_Main_Subject\" >Crop and Focus on the Main Subject<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Try_Multiple_Reverse_Image_Search_Engines\" >Try Multiple Reverse Image Search Engines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/12\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-a-step-by-step-guide\/#Use_Reverse_Image_Search_to_Find_New_Opportunities\" >Use Reverse Image Search to Find New Opportunities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_a_Reverse_Image_Search_on_Mobile_Devices\"><\/span>How to Do a Reverse Image Search on Mobile Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are step-by-step instructions on how to perform a reverse image search on both Android and iOS devices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_Android_Devices\"><\/span>On Android Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Google_Lens_App\"><\/span>Using the Google Lens App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to reverse image search on your phone is with the Google Lens app. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<p>Download the <a title=\"Google Lens\" href=\"https:\/\/lens.google\/#cta-section\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Lens app<\/a> on your mobile device. Then, launch the app and grant permission to access your device\u2019s camera.<\/p>\n<p>Use your camera to take a picture of any object you want to search for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Tap the magnifying glass button to see results matching the object in your picture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>You can also click \u201c<strong>Add to your search<\/strong>\u201d to add more keywords along with the image and find more relevant results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_an_Image_in_Your_Gallery\"><\/span>Using an Image in Your Gallery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Another way to conduct a reverse image search is directly from your phone\u2019s image gallery:<\/p>\n<p>Open your phone\u2019s gallery and choose the image you want to search for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Tap the Google Lens icon and give the necessary permissions. The app will isolate some parts of your photo to highlight the main object.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Then, you\u2019ll see all the results matching the original image.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>The search result page is the same in both methods. It gives you the option to add more keywords to your image search and visit any of the result pages.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_iOS_Devices\"><\/span>On iOS Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Google_App\"><\/span>Using the Google App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To perform a reverse image search on your iPhone, you\u2019ll need to use the Google app. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<p>Download the Google app on your phone. Open the app and tap the Google Lens icon. Remember to enable camera access to take pictures.<\/p>\n<p>Next, take a picture of any object you want to search for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>The app will show results matching your photo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Click \u201c<strong>Add to your search<\/strong>\u201d on an iPhone to find more results by adding more keywords. Like this:<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Gallery_Images\"><\/span>Using Gallery Images<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Run a reverse image search with images in your gallery by following these steps:<\/p>\n<p>Open the Google app and click on Google Lens. Besides capturing images, the app also gives you an option to search with images in your gallery. Select any image you want to search for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>You\u2019ll see results similar to this image based on specific data points. Like color, objects, text, and more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<p>You can also do a reverse image search on your iPhone using Google Lens in the Google Chrome app. But at the time of this post, it doesn\u2019t have the \u201cadd to your search\u201d feature.<\/p>\n<div class=\"media\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_a_Reverse_Image_Search_on_a_Desktop\"><\/span>How to Do a Reverse Image Search on a Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s break down the different ways to do a reverse image search on a desktop device.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re using Google Search to demonstrate the process, you can follow similar steps on other search engines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Image_Search_Results\"><\/span>Using Image Search Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Follow these steps to use reverse image search:<\/p>\n<p>Enter your search query on Google and hit \u201c<strong>Enter<\/strong>\u201d (for Windows users) or \u201c<strong>Return<\/strong>\u201d (for Mac users). In this example, we\u2019ll search for a red panda.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Next, click the \u201c<strong>Images<\/strong>\u201d tab to find images related to your search query.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Click on any image for which you need more information. This will open the image in an expanded panel on the right side of your screen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Now, click the Google Lens icon in the bottom-left corner of the image.<\/p>\n<p>This will return a list of images matching the original image you picked. Click on any of these results to visit a specific site.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>The result page shows:<\/p>\n<p>The object name<br \/>\nRelated search terms<br \/>\nAll sites with this image<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_Website_Image\"><\/span>Using a Website Image<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another way to run a reverse image search is directly from a website. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<p>Open any website where you want to run an image search.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Hover your mouse over any image you want to learn more about. Then, right-click the image to access different options. Such as copying it, creating a QR code, saving it, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Click on \u201c<strong>Search image with Google<\/strong>\u201d to run a reverse image search query.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>A new pop-up will open in your browser, and you\u2019ll see similar images.<\/p>\n<p>The result page shows you how to:<\/p>\n<p>Find the image source<br \/>\nSearch images, extract text, or translate<br \/>\nView multiple images matching the original image<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_an_Image_Address\"><\/span>Using an Image Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also reverse search an image using the image address. Follow these steps to do it:<\/p>\n<p>Find an image you want to search on Google.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Right-click the image. Then, click \u201c<strong>Copy image address<\/strong>\u201d to get the link for your search query.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Next, go to Google\u2019s homepage and click on the Google Lens icon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Here, you\u2019ll see the option to add an image link to run a search.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Add your link and hit \u201c<strong>Search<\/strong>\u201d to see a variety of results matching the original image.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Images_From_Your_Local_Storage\"><\/span>Using Images From Your Local Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also upload a file from your device to run a reverse image search. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<p>Go to Google\u2019s homepage and click on the Google Lens button.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Here, click \u201c<strong>upload a file<\/strong>\u201d to add any image from your device.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Google will return several images matching the one you uploaded. You can find different sites listing this image and visit them to find more information about it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<p>You can also use this method to search for video. Simply take a screenshot from a video, upload it to Google image search, and you\u2019ll be able to see multiple image and video results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"media\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ways_to_Use_Reverse_Image_Searches\"><\/span>5 Ways to Use Reverse Image Searches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many useful applications for reverse image searches. Each offers distinct benefits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Identify_the_Original_Image_Source\"><\/span>1. Identify the Original Image Source<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most common use cases of a reverse image search is to find an image\u2019s original source.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201c<strong>Find image source<\/strong>\u201d in Google Lens, and you will see a list of websites that have used the image you are searching for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Then, find the result with the oldest publish date to identify the original creator. In this example, the oldest published data is for a Shutterstock page. Making Shutterstock the original image source.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>While this technique isn\u2019t foolproof, you can use it to find and verify a potential source for the image to avoid copyright violations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Search_for_Products\"><\/span>2. Search for Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Want to buy a product but can\u2019t find a good store selling it? A reverse image search can help you find multiple sellers for that product.<\/p>\n<p>Simply search for the product\u2019s photo (ideally with its packaging). The search results will show all the websites where this product is listed or mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in this image search for the board game Targi, you can see different places to buy this game or learn more about it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Results from online stores appear with a price tag. So, you can easily navigate to a seller\u2019s website to buy the product.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Find_Higher-Resolution_Versions_of_an_Image\"><\/span>3. Find Higher-Resolution Versions of an Image<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another benefit of a reverse image search is to find a higher-quality version of an image.<\/p>\n<p>Since an image search shows multiple results of the same or similar images, you can open any of them to find a higher-resolution version.<\/p>\n<p>In this example, an image search shows the same image on different sites.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Click on \u201c<strong>Find image source<\/strong>\u201d and you\u2019ll get a list of websites containing your image. You can pick the best quality option from there.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_Backlinks_From_Other_Sites\"><\/span>4. Get Backlinks From Other Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reverse image searches are great for marketers. You can discover sites using your images but aren\u2019t linking your website as the source.<\/p>\n<p>Then, request them to attribute you as the image source and gain a backlink.<\/p>\n<p>This is an organic way to get <a title=\"What Are Backlinks in SEO? &amp; Why You Need Them\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backlinks<\/a> from authoritative websites.<\/p>\n<p>For example, our designer team at Backlinko created this image which several sites use today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>We can ask all these websites to attribute our article as the original source. Helping us get more backlinks to our site.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Detect_Copyright_Violations\"><\/span>5. Detect Copyright Violations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re an Artist or illustrator, you can use reverse image searches to identify sites using your work without permission.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>With an image search, you can find sites where your artwork is being used. If any of these sites are using your work without authorization, it becomes a copyright violation.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example where illustrator Mari Andrew\u2019s work is being used by several sites.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tips_for_Effective_Reverse_Image_Searches\"><\/span>4 Tips for Effective Reverse Image Searches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having trouble getting the best results with reverse image searches? You might be doing it wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Keep these four tips in mind to find accurate information from an image search query. And filter out irrelevant results.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_High-Quality_Images_for_Better_Results\"><\/span>Use High-Quality Images for Better Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can perform a reverse image search with any type of picture. But if it\u2019s a pixelated or blurry image, you\u2019ll likely get irrelevant results.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>Because search engines can\u2019t detect the main object in your image.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in this image search, the picture is blurry and out of focus. That\u2019s why the search results don\u2019t exactly match it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This happens because search algorithms have to rely on guesswork to show results that may or may not be related to your search.<\/p>\n<p>With a high-resolution image, you give algorithms more context to run a focused search. A high-quality image also offers better data points like colors, patterns, text, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Additional_Filters_Provided_by_the_Search_Engine\"><\/span>Use Additional Filters Provided by the Search Engine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can make your reverse image searches more focused by applying advanced search filters. Here are the filters available in different search engines:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keywords:<\/strong> Google and Yandex allow you to search for related keywords to find better results. While Google shows one related keyword, Yandex gives you multiple options to continue your image search.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> While running a reverse image search on Yandex, you can also find an image in a specific size. You\u2019ll see different size options displayed below related keywords. When you click on any of these sizes, it\u2019ll open the image in this exact resolution.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related content:<\/strong> Bing\u2019s image search shows a list of related searches that can be used to find similar images. Click on any of these options to discover more images matching your original picture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Use these filters to make your image searches more focused and find specific information.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crop_and_Focus_on_the_Main_Subject\"><\/span>Crop and Focus on the Main Subject<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A reverse image search uses every detail in an image to find matching visuals. That means if your image has lots of text or irrelevant objects, the results will most probably not match your original image.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine you have an old photo from 2010 showing a taxi and a Chinese restaurant in the background. Let\u2019s assume that you don\u2019t remember the location of the restaurant. So you perform a reverse image search using Google.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>If Google Lens scans the entire image, the search might focus on the taxi instead of the restaurant because the taxi is more prominent. Showing you pictures of taxis rather than the specific restaurant you\u2019re interested in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>To increase your chances of finding the right information about the restaurant, it\u2019s a good idea to crop the search area to isolate the restaurant logo. Like this:<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>This targeted search approach minimizes distractions from other elements in the photo, such as the taxi.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Multiple_Reverse_Image_Search_Engines\"><\/span>Try Multiple Reverse Image Search Engines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t find quality results in Google search, try different search engines to get a more comprehensive list of matching results.<\/p>\n<p>Since each search engine works with a different algorithm, you\u2019ll get varying results from each platform.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s compare the image search results for four popular search engines:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Google<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Bing<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>TinEye<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Yandex<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><p>\nEach platform offers a unique user interface and search result page.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in Bing, you can hover over any image to see its resolution. And in Yandex, you get related search queries and a \u201cFor sale\u201d tab specifically from online stores.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Reverse_Image_Search_to_Find_New_Opportunities\"><\/span>Use Reverse Image Search to Find New Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you need information on an image, a product, or a photo\u2019s original source, reverse image search is a powerful tool for uncovering valuable details\u2014and new possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more?<\/p>\n<p>Check out our guide on <a title=\"Image SEO: 15 Tips for Image Optimization\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/image-seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">image SEO<\/a> to discover the best ways to use images in your own content strategy and improve visibility online.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/reverse-image-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Do a Reverse Image Search: &lt;br&gt;A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backlinko<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A reverse image search allows you to find more information about an image or topic by using the image itself\u2014instead of text. 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