How to Find Someone by Photo
Learn how to find someone using just their photo. Step-by-step guide to reverse face search, image search, and social media lookup.
Last updated: June 2026 · 5 min read
Have a photo and want to know who's in it? Whether you're verifying a dating profile, reconnecting with someone, or checking if your photos are being used without permission, reverse face search technology makes it possible to find someone using just their picture.
Step-by-Step Guide
Get a clear face photo
Start with the clearest photo you have. Front-facing photos with good lighting work best. The face should be at least 100x100 pixels for reliable results.
Download Sherly on your phone
Get Sherly from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). No account or signup needed — your privacy is protected from the start.
Upload or snap the photo
Tap 'Use Camera' to take a new photo, or 'Photo Library' to upload an existing image. Sherly's AI automatically detects and crops the face.
Wait for AI to search
Sherly processes the face on your device first using Apple Vision, then searches millions of public web pages. Results typically arrive in under 60 seconds.
Review matches with confidence scores
Each result shows a similarity score (0-100), a thumbnail preview, and a direct link to the source page where the face was found.
Try Sherly Free — No Account Needed
Available on iOS and Android. Start searching in seconds.
Pro Tips
- Use the clearest, most recent photo available
- Front-facing photos produce better results than profiles or angles
- Try multiple photos of the same person for more comprehensive results
- Check the similarity score — higher scores mean stronger matches
- Cross-reference results across multiple sources to verify identity