5 Most Used Photo Search Facilities to Find Image Sources

Searching the web to find required blogs, web pages, eBooks, and downloadable documents, i.e., PDFs, is more accessible because the queries used to search these elements also come in the text. 

Furthermore, the algorithms working behind multiple search engines relate those queries with the text-based content on blogs, web pages, and PDFs to deliver accurate content. 

Therefore, it is logical that the queries used to find images on the web should also come in graphics.

The reverse image search method was launched in 2012 to make it easier for web users to find their desired photos easily. This web search method requires a reference image as a search query to search for visually similar search results. 

Advanced technologies like AI, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning are used by the CBIR (Content-Based Image Retrieval) algorithm to scan, segment, map, and identify the content featured in the reference image.

Once the featured image is identified, the obtained data is used to search the web, and users can see visually similar photo search results. 

This method has become immensely popular these days. If you want to find your desired image or its relevant details easily, it can help you immensely. All you need to do is know the most used photo search facilities these days. 

These utilities can deliver accurate image search results when you find images on the web.

Further details about these picture search utilities are given below:

  • Google Images

When we talk about web search, the first thing that comes to mind is Google, and why not? It is the most used search engine worldwide, processing almost 99,000 web searches per second and 8.5 billion per day on average, which speaks a lot about the trust of average users in this search engine. 

The good news is this search engine has a dedicated photo search utility named “Google Images” to help users find their desired images online. You can upload an image or provide its URL to search the database of Google to find similar images or obtain relevant information about the image. You can also get details about the objects, faces, locations, and even colors featured in a particular image.

Note: Handy smartphone app by Google named ‘Google Lens’ is powered by Google Vision, the same algorithm that powers Google Images.

  • Bing Visual Search

Another highly appreciated and used image search utility comes with the name of Bing Visual Search under the portfolio of Bing search engine, which is one of the most used search engines worldwide. 

This photo search utility has access to the database managed by Bing. As soon as you upload the image, this utility will come up with relevant information regarding the image. If Microsoft Azure, the algorithm that powers it, can identify the face, object, or location featured in the image, it will display its name. 

Moreover, it will also show you the websites or sources that contain the same image. It will also display visually similar search results. 

Sometimes it is more likely to provide you with better search results than Google. Hence, it is worth trying if you are looking for the source of an image.

  • Smallseotools’ Image Search

Smallseotools is a renowned platform that is popular because of the valuable tools offered to make the life of its users easier. Many tools can help professionals, while others are important for students, writers, and job applicants. 

Nevertheless, a reverse image search utility also comes under its portfolio. The standout thing about this image finder is its ability to display search results from all renowned photo search engines, including the ones mentioned above. 

Hence, the users won’t need to perform a reverse photo lookup on all the search engines one by one to find the source of an image, as they will be able to see the results from all platforms in one place. 

Furthermore, it is free to use and comes with a friendly interface, so everyone can use it without any hassles.  You will be able to get results from all search engines swiftly because of this facility.

  • Yandex Images

You may not have heard about this search engine, but it is highly used in regions and countries where the Russian language is spoken widely. 

Its reverse image search algorithm is quite efficient in delivering accurate search results. 

When you search by image, it will allow you to select a specific part of the image for filtered visual search and precise results. Hence, you can easily find details about a particular object featured in the image. It will also help you easily find the sources of images and relevant information. Some people even consider its reverse photo lookup algorithm better than any other photo search utility. However, in our opinion, it is a pretty far-fetched claim. 

Nevertheless, the image search results it delivers are quite accurate.

  • TinEye Images

Although any search engine does not administer this photo search utility, it still earns its place in highly used photo search utilities. This is because it has its own reverse image search algorithm, database, and web crawlers to deliver accurate search results. 

According to recent stats, its database consists of around 70 billion images. As a result, you can easily upload a photo and find the website or online store containing the same image in a matter of seconds. 

However, if you don’t see your desired image, likely, your desired image or images haven’t been indexed by its crawlers.