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Prove It's Real · Not AI

Is that really your car? Prove it. Did you really go there? Prove it. Is that photo from today? Prove it. Is that item in your possession? Prove it. Was that damage there before? Prove it. Is that listing photo real? Prove it.

AI can now generate any photo in seconds. Proof.show lets you prove yours are genuine. Take a photo, get a Proof Code, and let anyone verify it's the real thing.

Works in your browser -- no download required

Open Camera Verify a Photo
Unique Digital Fingerprint
Your Photos Stay on Your Device
Time & Date Recorded
Fake Cameras Blocked
Step-by-Step

How Proof.show Works

Follow a real example: a car seller proving their vehicle photos are genuine

1
Open Camera & Take a Live Photo
Go to proof.show/capture on your phone or computer. Your browser camera opens instantly — no app to download, no account needed.
Unlike regular photos, Proof.show blocks gallery uploads entirely. You can only take a live, in-the-moment photo. This is the first layer of defense against AI-generated or old images.
Example: A car seller points their phone at the vehicle and taps the capture button. The photo is taken live from the device camera.
2
Your Photo Gets Sealed Instantly
The moment you take the photo, three things happen simultaneously — all in under a second, all on your device:
SHA-256 Hash — A unique cryptographic fingerprint is computed from every pixel. If even one pixel changes later, the hash won't match.
Atomic Time Sync — The exact timestamp is recorded from an NTP server (not your device clock, which can be edited).
Human Verification — Sensors confirm a real human is holding the device (no bots, no screen recordings, no tripod-mounted AI rigs).
3
Get Your 8-Character Proof Code
You receive a unique Proof Code — 8 alphanumeric characters that represent your verified photo. This is your proof of authenticity.
AB3K 7TYN
The Proof Code is like a license plate for your photo. It links to the SHA-256 hash, the timestamp, and the capture method. You can share it anywhere — text message, email, listing description, or social media.
4
Share It With Anyone
Post your photo with the Proof Code attached. Anyone who sees it can verify it's real in seconds.
Example: The car seller posts on their listing: "Photos verified with Proof.show — Proof Code: AB3K7TYN. Check it at proof.show/v"
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Anyone Verifies — No Account Needed
A buyer, journalist, adjuster, or anyone else goes to proof.show/v and enters the Proof Code. Instantly, they see:
Verification result: Photo is authentic, taken at a specific date and time, captured by a human on a real device, SHA-256 hash matches — no tampering detected.
No login, no app download, no subscription. Open verification means trust isn't locked behind a paywall — it's public and transparent.
Friction Scenarios

Every Industry Has a "Prove It" Moment

When trust is on the line, a photo alone isn't enough. Here's where Proof.show changes the game.

"Is that item actually in your possession?"
Proof.show it.
Marketplaces
"Is that photo from today or five years ago?"
Proof.show it.
Dating
"Was that dent there before the storm?"
Proof.show it.
Insurance
"Is this evidence authentic and unaltered?"
Proof.show it.
Legal
"Does this property look like the listing?"
Proof.show it.
Real Estate
"Is this photo from the actual scene?"
Proof.show it.
Journalism
The Problem

AI Can Now Fake Any Photo

AI-generated images are flooding the internet. Fake apartment listings, fake product photos, fake profile pictures. You can no longer tell what's real just by looking. That's why we built Proof.show.

700%
increase in AI-generated scam images since 2023
$8.8B
lost to online scams involving fake photos in 2024
0.3s
to verify a photo is real with Proof.show
How It Works

Prove It's Real in 3 Steps

No app to download. No account needed. Just prove your photo is real.

1

Take a Real Photo

Open your camera right in the browser. We verify it's taken by a real person with a real camera -- not generated by AI.

2

Get Your Proof Code

We create a unique fingerprint of your photo and give you an 8-character Proof Code. This code proves the photo is real and hasn't been edited.

3

Anyone Can Check It

Share your Proof Code. Anyone can enter it at proof.show/v and instantly confirm: this photo is real, not AI-generated, and hasn't been tampered with.

Prove a Photo Is Real -- Free
Real vs Unverified

Can You Tell Which Photo Is Real?

Without Proof.show, you can't. With it, anyone can check in seconds.

Verification Preview
Unverified Photo
Apartment listing photo
No Proof
Could Be AI
Proof.show Verified
Verified apartment photo
Verified
Verified
Sealed
AB3K 7TYN
Real-World Example

Stop Falling for Fake Photos

Here's how Proof.show protects real people from real scams, every day.

Renting an Apartment
The most common photo scam online
Without Proof.show

You find a great apartment listing online. The photos look perfect -- modern kitchen, big windows, great price. You send a deposit. But the apartment doesn't exist. The photos were stolen from another listing or generated by AI. Your money is gone.

With Proof.show

You ask the landlord: "Can you send me Proof.show verified photos?" They open their camera in the browser, take photos of the apartment, and send you the Proof Code. You enter the code at proof.show/v and instantly confirm: the photos are real, taken today, at that location. You send your deposit with confidence.

Photo is real
Taken today
Not edited
Taken by a person

This same process works for:

Selling items online Insurance claims Dating profiles Journalism Legal evidence
Anti-AI Protection

We Know If a Human Took the Photo

AI can generate a perfect image, but it can't hold a phone. We detect the tiny hand movements that prove a real person is behind the camera.

Hand Movement Detection

Detects the natural micro-movements of a human hand. A phone on a tripod or mount has a different motion signature than a person.

Screen Photo Detection

Smart detection identifies the telltale interference patterns that appear when someone photographs a digital screen displaying an AI image.

Virtual Camera Blocking

Software like OBS, ManyCam, and other virtual cameras are detected and blocked. Only physical hardware cameras are allowed.

Who Needs This

Anywhere Fake Photos Cost Real Money

If you send, receive, or rely on photos -- you need a way to prove they're real.

Modern apartment interior

Rent Without the Risk

AI-generated apartment photos are everywhere. Ask the landlord for a Proof.show verified photo and know the place is real before you send a deposit.

Marketplace selling

Sell With Real Photos

Buyers don't trust stock images or AI-enhanced photos. A Proof.show verified photo proves you actually have the item and it looks exactly like the listing.

Construction field services

Insurance & Field Work

Prove damage photos are real, not AI-generated or edited. Contractors verify job completion. Insurance adjusters confirm claims with photos that can't be faked.

Person selfie identity

Dating & Identity

Prove you're a real person, not an AI-generated profile. A verified photo shows you took it yourself, right now -- not a deepfake, not a stolen picture.

For Scam Survivors

Tired of fake photos? We built this for you.

AI fakes are everywhere. Don't trust a photo just because it looks good. Ask for a Proof Code. If they can't prove it's real, it probably isn't.

Prove a Photo Now
See It For Yourself

Can You Tell Real From AI?

We bet you can't. Create a challenge with your real photo vs an AI version and share it with friends. Most people guess wrong -- that's exactly why proving photos are real matters.

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Photos Side-by-Side
1
Is Real. Which One?
Which Photo is Real?
Mountain landscape
Photo A
Mountain landscape
Photo B
Create a challenge and share it -- friends vote, results update live
What You Get

Everything to Prove Your Photos Are Real

Every photo you take through Proof.show is automatically protected and verifiable.

Proof Code in Every Photo

Your Proof Code and verification link are saved inside the photo file itself. Wherever the photo goes, the proof that it's real goes with it.

One-Tap Sharing

Send your real, verified photo via WhatsApp, Facebook, X, SMS, or copy the verification link. The recipient can instantly check it's genuine.

Personal Dashboard

Keep track of all your real, verified photos in one place. Manage your challenges and access your proof history anytime.

Privacy First

We Prove It's Real Without Keeping It

Your full-resolution photos never leave your device. We only store the proof -- not the picture.

No Cloud Storage

Your private, high-res photos stay on your device gallery. We never upload them.

Just the Proof

We only store a digital fingerprint and a tiny thumbnail so people can visually confirm a match. Your real photo stays with you.

You're in Control

You choose who gets your Proof Code. Delete your account and all data anytime. Your photos, your rules.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a unique 8-character code that proves a specific photo is real. Enter it at proof.show/v and you'll instantly see when the photo was taken and confirm it hasn't been AI-generated or edited.
We catch that. Proof.show has three layers of protection: (1) We detect the natural hand movements of a real person holding a phone, (2) We identify the interference patterns that appear when someone photographs a screen, and (3) We block virtual cameras like OBS that could feed AI-generated video. If someone tries to fake it, we flag it.
A watermark can be cropped out or faked. Proof.show creates a unique digital fingerprint of your photo that can't be forged. Even if the visible watermark is removed, the Proof Code still works. Anyone can verify the photo is real by entering the code on our website.
In a world flooded with AI-generated content, customers trust businesses that can prove their photos are real. Verified photos convert better, reduce disputes, and set you apart from competitors using fake or AI-enhanced images.
It's a challenge game that proves why Proof.show matters. Place your real photo next to an AI-generated version and dare your friends to spot the real one. Most people can't tell the difference -- which is exactly why we need a way to prove which photos are real. Create a challenge from your dashboard and share the link.
Yes. Taking photos and proving they're real is completely free. Verifying photos with a Proof Code is also free. We plan to offer business tiers for companies that need high-volume verification.

Ready to Prove Your Photos Are Real?

Take a photo. Get a Proof Code. Let anyone verify it's genuine -- not AI.

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Want to keep track of your real photos?

Create a free account to manage your verified photos, build challenges, and more.

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Embed Proof.show on Your Site

Add a verification widget to your website in 3 simple steps:

1 Take a photo using proof.show/capture to get your 8-character Proof Code
2 Replace YOUR_PROOF_KEY in the code below with your Proof Code
3 Paste the snippet into your website HTML — the widget appears automatically 
<!-- Proof.show Verification Widget -->
<div data-proof-widget data-proof-id="YOUR_PROOF_KEY"></div>
<script src="https://proof.show/proof-widget.js"></script>
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