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Glossary

What is Reverse Image Search?

A technique where you use an image as a search query instead of text. Traditional reverse image search engines (Google Images, TinEye, Bing Visual) match pixel patterns to find identical or near-identical copies of an image. However, they struggle with face matching across different photos because they look for the same file, not the same person.

How Sherly Uses Reverse Image Search

Sherly is a mobile face search app that leverages reverse image search to help you verify identities, detect catfishing, and stay safe online. Download Sherly on iOS or Android to try it yourself — free searches included, no account required.

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Related Terms

Reverse Face Search

A technology that takes a photo of a face as input and searches the internet for other images of the same person. Unlike...

Facial Recognition

The AI technology that identifies and verifies people by analyzing the unique geometric patterns of their face — includi...

All Glossary Terms

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