Responsible Visual Search
PimEyes is a visual search platform that helps people discover where images appear across the public internet. By analyzing visual similarity, users can upload a photo and find websites where similar images are published.
What PimEyes Is Used For
PimEyes is a visual similarity search engine that helps users locate images across publicly accessible websites.
Discover personal photos
Find where your personal photos appear online across the web.
Monitor unauthorized use
Track unauthorized use of your photographs or artwork.
Detect impersonation
Identify impersonation or misuse of your images online.
Research & journalism
Trace the origin of images for research or journalistic purposes.
The platform helps individuals and creators gain greater visibility into how images circulate on the internet.
Privacy By Design
PimEyes is built with safeguards intended to minimize data collection and protect user privacy.
Public web indexing
PimEyes searches images that are already publicly available on the internet. It does not access private databases or restricted platforms.
No identity recognition
The system does not identify individuals or attach names to faces. It returns links to websites containing visually similar images.
Temporary image processing
Images uploaded for search are processed only to perform the query and are removed from the system after a limited period.
Feature-based comparison
Images are compared using mathematical representations of visual features rather than storing personal photographs.
Our Core Privacy Principles
Six foundational commitments that guide every decision we make and every feature we build.
Your Data, Your Control
Complete transparency over every piece of information you share with us.
You decide what data to upload and when
Delete your data anytime with one click
Export your complete data history on demand
No hidden data collection or tracking
Ethical Technology
We build tools for protection. Clear guidelines prevent misuse.
Strict anti-stalking policies enforced
No surveillance or harassment features
Transparent about capabilities and limits
Regular ethical audits by third parties
Privacy by Design
Privacy isn't an afterthought—it's built into every feature from the ground up.
GDPR & DMCA takedown support tools available
Automatic data purging after 30 days
No third-party data sharing ever
Free Opt-Out to hide results from public PimEyes searches
User Empowerment
Education and tools to help you make informed decisions about your privacy.
Comprehensive privacy education resources
Step-by-step guidance for every action
Honest communication about risks
Community support and shared learning
Transparent Data Handling
A complete journey of your data through our system —from collection to deletion. No hidden steps, no surprises.
Face images you voluntarily upload for search
Email address for account management
Payment information (processed by Stripe)
Search history for your monitoring dashboard
No browsing data or device fingerprinting
Face images you voluntarily upload for search
Email address for account management
Payment information (processed by Stripe)
Search history for your monitoring dashboard
No browsing data or device fingerprinting
Face images you voluntarily upload for search
Email address for account management
Payment information (processed by Stripe)
Search history for your monitoring dashboard
No browsing data or device fingerprinting
Face images you voluntarily upload for search
Email address for account management
Payment information (processed by Stripe)
Search history for your monitoring dashboard
No browsing data or device fingerprinting
Responsible Use Guidelines
Clear boundaries ensure our technology empowers protection without enabling harm. We actively enforce these guidelines to maintain ethical use.
Encouraged Uses
Protecting Your Own Privacy
Monitor where your images appear online and take action to protect your digital identity.
Finding unauthorized uses of your photos
Monitoring your professional reputation
Protecting your family's online presence
Tracking image theft or misuse
Professional Reputation Management
Maintain control over your professional image and brand presence.
Brand protection for public figures
Corporate reputation monitoring
Content creator brand safety
Professional headshot tracking
Copyright & Image Ownership Protection
Protect your original images by discovering where they appear online.
Finding unauthorized copies of your original photos
Monitoring use of copyrighted image content
Supporting takedown or licensing review workflows
Detecting image reuse outside approved contexts
Strictly Prohibited
Your Data, Your Control
Complete transparency over every piece of information you share with us.
Tracking someone without their knowledge
Monitoring ex-partners or romantic interests
Gathering information for harassment
Creating profiles of strangers
Discrimination or Profiling
Using our service for discriminatory purposes or unauthorized profiling is prohibited.
Employment discrimination based on images
Racial or ethnic profiling
Housing discrimination research
Unauthorized background checks
Illegal Activities
Any use that violates laws or infringes on others' rights is not permitted.
Identity theft or fraud
Doxxing or exposing private information
Blackmail or extortion
Violating restraining orders
Active Enforcement & Reporting
We actively monitor for misuse and take immediate action against violations. If you suspect someone is misusing our service, please report it immediately. We investigate all reports within 24 hours and work with law enforcement when necessary.
Transparency
Helping individuals manage their online image presence is a core part of the PimEyes mission.
To support this goal, PimEyes has processed:
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Opt-out requests processed
from individuals who chose to exclude their faces from the PimEyes index
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Removal results
helping users remove unwanted images from search results
~0%
Success rate
for submitted removal requests
These efforts reflect our ongoing work to strengthen privacy protections and user control.
Accountability
Technologies that analyze images at scale require strong responsibility and transparency.
Regulatory compliance
Compliance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations.
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement of privacy and security practices.
Open dialogue
Open dialogue about the responsible development of visual search technologies.
Privacy Questions Answered
Clear, honest answers to the most common privacy and ethics questions.
PimEyes is a search engine that allows users to find images of faces available on publicly accessible websites. When you upload a photo, the system analyzes facial features and compares them against its index of images collected from open internet sources.
The platform does not identify individuals or verify identities. Instead, it matches visual patterns and provides links to external websites where similar images appear.
PimEyes operates solely as a search tool and does not host or control the content displayed in search results. All images are sourced from publicly available websites that permit indexing, and results are presented through a secure, temporary display process.
The service is intended for personal and lawful use, helping users monitor their online presence and understand where their images may appear on the internet.
PimEyes does not store or publish images itself - it only provides links to content that is already publicly accessible online.
No, PimEyes does not search or index content from social media platforms.
The system only indexes images from publicly accessible websites that allow such indexing. Social media platforms and professional networks are intentionally excluded from PimEyes’ search coverage.
As a result, images hosted exclusively on social media sites will not appear in PimEyes search results.
When you upload an image to PimEyes, it is used solely to perform a search and find visually similar faces in publicly available sources.
Your uploaded photos are stored temporarily and processed only for the purpose of providing the service. They are not used for any other purpose are never shared with third parties.
Search images are retained for a limited period of time maximum of 48 hours and then automatically deleted. PimEyes also uses encryption and security measures to protect your data during processing.
You remain in control of your data and may request its deletion at any time in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
You can submit an opt-out request, which allows you to have your face excluded from PimEyes search results.
To complete the opt-out process, you will need to provide a photo of yourself and complete a verification step (such as an anonymized ID), so the system can accurately identify and block matching images.
Once processed, your face will be removed from the PimEyes index and excluded from future searches permanently.
No, PimEyes does not automatically remove images from the internet.
PimEyes is a search engine, not a hosting platform, so it does not control the content on external websites. However, it provides tools such as takedown requests, which allow you to request removal of images directly from the websites where they are published.
The removal process depends on the website owners or administrators response, and results may vary depending on their policies and jurisdiction.
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