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a/gitbook/tools/search-by-image/README.md +++ b/gitbook/tools/search-by-image/README.md @@ -16,21 +16,45 @@ After selecting an engine, the tool opens a new tab with the search results. Use This tool is designed to support journalists, investigators, and fact-checkers in verifying image origins, finding higher resolutions, and locating similar images across the web. -

Reverse searching an image from the contextual menu

+### How to use it -### Features +1. **From the contextual menu shortcut** + +

Reverse searching an image from the contextual menu

+ +2. **From the Extension Menu - Select URL (default mode):** Queries the selected engine using the image URL. This is equivalent to the contextual menu shortcut. + +

Select URL Mode

+ +3. **From the Extension Menu - Select Image:** Uploads the image to the selected engine: this is useful when reverse searching images from sites where contextual menu is disabled (Pinterest) or where images cannot be accessed by their URL (Instagram). + +

Select Image Mode

+ +4. **From the Extension Menu - Capture:** Allows you to capture and search a specific area of an image/the web page. + +

Capture Mode

+ +5. **From the Extension Menu - Browse:** Enables you to upload an image from your local files (supports copy/paste). + +

Browse Mode

+ +6. **From the Extension Menu - URL:** Allows you to paste a URL for querying. + +

URL Mode

+ +### Additional Features * **Support for** [**41 search engines and image services**](https://github.com/dessant/search-by-image/wiki/Search-engines) in addition to the default options. You can toggle and re-order them in the extension’s settings. -* **Multiple ways to reverse search an image**: - * **Select URL (default mode):** Queries the selected engine using the image URL. - * **Select Image:** Uploads the image to the selected engine: this is useful when reverse searching images from sites where contextual menu is disabled (Pinterest) or where images cannot be accessed by their URL (Instagram). - * **Capture:** Allows you to capture and search a specific area of an image/the web page. - * **Browse:** Enables you to upload an image from your local files (supports copy/paste). - * **URL:** Allows you to paste a URL for querying. -

Use the Capture Mode to select an area to reverse search

+

You can add additional search engines in the Options

+ +* Reverse search an image in multiple search engines at once + +
+ +**Note:** By default, selecting a search engine to use on an image will open the results in a new tab and switch focus to it. If you prefer to open the tab in the background and view the results later, you can adjust this behavior in the Options. -**Note:** By default, tabs open as active. You can adjust this setting in the options to open a tab in the foreground instead. +

Toggle this option to open new tabs in the background

### Mechanics @@ -60,7 +84,7 @@ Even though the extension seems to be actively maintained, certain events—such Make sure you have the right to use the selected search engines in your location. -Be aware that some search engines may retain data on images that are queried. This could include image URLs or metadata, which may raise privacy concerns if sensitive images are searched. +Be aware that some search engines may retain data on images that are queried. This could include image URLs or metadata, which may raise privacy concerns if sensitive images are searched. For example, [PimEyes has been at the center of controversy](https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-63544169) for enabling users to upload a photo and find instances of the same face online. Engaging in doxxing, harassment, or sharing explicit content without consent is illegal and carries serious consequences under many jurisdictions' laws. @@ -70,7 +94,7 @@ Engaging in doxxing, harassment, or sharing explicit content without consent is ## Tool provider -Armin Sebastian ([@dessant on GitHub](https://github.com/dessant)) is a developer specializing in open source browser extensions that enhance user experience and accessibility. +Armin Sebastian ([@dessant on GitHub](https://github.com/dessant)) is a EU developer specializing in open source browser extensions that enhance user experience and accessibility. ## Advertising Trackers