Check artwork and illustrations for AI-generation signals.

What differs from photo detection

Art does not follow real camera physics, so the checklist is different. Lighting can be stylized, anatomy can be exaggerated, and missing EXIF is normal for exported artwork. The better question is whether the image has generation patterns that conflict with the claimed process.

• Repeated textures, decorative symbols, or brush strokes that look copied by algorithm.
• Fine detail that collapses around hands, tools, jewelry, frames, or background characters.
• Fake signatures, unreadable labels, or nonsensical text in posters and packaging.
• Metadata that shows export software or no creation history where source files should exist.

Use cases for buyers and clients

Use Img ID when reviewing marketplace art, commission previews, portfolio submissions, game assets, book covers, thumbnails, and product mockups. A scan can help decide when to ask for process screenshots, layered files, sketches, or licensing details.

Do not treat detection as accusation

Artists use references, compositing, brushes, filters, and AI-assist tools in different ways. Img ID is best used to ask better follow-up questions: What toolchain was used? Is AI allowed by the license? Can the creator show process evidence? The scan is evidence, not a complete policy.

What to ask after a suspicious scan

Ask for sketches, layer files, prompt disclosure, model terms, license terms, and proof of commercial rights. For marketplaces, define what counts as AI-assisted versus fully generated work. A buyer may care about usage rights, while a community moderator may care about honest labeling.

Img ID helps document the image review step. Pair the scan with human process evidence before rejecting a portfolio or purchase. This keeps the workflow fair to artists while still making it harder for mislabeled generated work to pass as handmade.