Reverse Image Search – Find Similar Images by URL

Search by image URL to find visually similar images and pages across the web. Extract matching page titles, links, domains, thumbnails, image dimensions, and metadata. Powered by Google's reverse image search technology. Built with Apify best practices for reliability and speed.

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Table of Contents

• Features
• Use Cases
• Quick Start
• Input Parameters
• Output Format
• Performance & Limits
• FAQ
• Troubleshooting
• Tags

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Features

• Image URL Search – Search by providing any image URL to find visually similar images across the web.
• Up to 500 Results – Extract up to 500 matching results per image search.
• Page Titles & Links – Get the title and URL of every page where a matching image appears.
• Domain Extraction – See which domains and websites contain matching images.
• Thumbnail URLs – Extract thumbnail image URLs for each result.
• Image Dimensions – Get width and height of matched images in pixels.
• Date Information – See when matching pages were published (when available).
• Site Favicons – Extract favicon/logo URLs for source websites.
• Safe Search Control – Control explicit content filtering (off or blur).

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Use Cases

Use Case	Description	Key Benefits
Image Origin Tracking	Find the original source of an image and track where it appears online.	Identify the first publisher and all sites using the image.
Brand Monitoring	Monitor unauthorized use of your brand images across the web.	Track all domains displaying your copyrighted images.
Copyright Protection	Identify websites using your copyrighted images without permission.	Find unauthorized image usage for DMCA takedowns.
Fake Profile Detection	Verify profile pictures by checking if they appear elsewhere online.	Detect catfishing and stolen identity photos.
Product Image Monitoring	Track where your product images appear across e-commerce sites.	Monitor resellers and unauthorized distributors.
Content Verification	Verify the authenticity of images shared on social media or news.	Cross-reference images to find the original context.
Visual Research	Find related images and visual content for research and analysis.	Discover similar images and their sources at scale.
Influencer Verification	Verify if influencer content is original by checking image origins.	Detect repurposed or stolen visual content.

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Quick Start

1. Basic – Simple Reverse Image Search

{
  "url": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Sadie_Sink_%2843914734441%29.jpg",
  "limit": 20
}

2. Large Result Set

{
  "url": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KOR4NQXTL.jpg",
  "limit": 200,
  "safe_search": "off"
}

3. Maximum Results with Safe Search

{
  "url": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dV40OwhgL.jpg",
  "limit": 500,
  "safe_search": "blur"
}

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Default	Example
url	String	Yes	Full URL of the image to search for	-	"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Mcspt-6AL.jpg"
limit	Integer	No	Maximum number of results to return (10–500)	50	20, 100, 500
safe_search	String	No	Control explicit content filtering	"blur"	"off", "blur"

Safe Search Options

Value	Description
off	No filtering – show all results including explicit content
blur	Blur explicit/NSFW content in results (default)

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Output Format

Result Data Structure

{
  "source_type": "reverse_image_search",
  "search_url": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Sadie_Sink_%2843914734441%29.jpg",
  "title": "Sadie Sink - Wikipedia",
  "link": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadie_Sink",
  "domain": "en.wikipedia.org",
  "logo": "https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/faviconV2?url=https://en.wikipedia.org&client=HORIZON&size=96&type=FAVICON",
  "date": null,
  "image": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSCJ5pYc-ZZBWEJaTmFI4k4Db4qpPPyFiLRdEMNWxgbC_2_qW3_yr2ai4_&s",
  "image_width": 250,
  "image_height": 369
}

Output Fields Explained

Field	Type	Description
source_type	String	Source indicator, always reverse_image_search
search_url	String	The image URL that was searched
title	String	Title of the page containing a matching image
link	String	URL of the page containing a matching image
domain	String	Domain of the source website
logo	String	Favicon/logo URL of the source website
date	String	Publication date of the page (if available, e.g., "Dec 25, 2025")
image	String	Thumbnail URL of the matched image
image_width	Integer	Width of the matched image in pixels
image_height	Integer	Height of the matched image in pixels

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Performance & Limits

• Result Limit – Up to 500 results per image URL.
• Batching – Data is saved in batches of 10 items to prevent loss during unexpected errors.
• Rate Limiting – Built-in retry delays for optimal throughput.

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FAQ

• Q: Where does the data come from?
  • All data is fetched dynamically using Google's reverse image search technology via a real-time API.
• Q: Can I get more than 500 results?
  • The API supports a maximum of 500 results per image URL.
• Q: What image URL formats are supported?
  • Any publicly accessible image URL (HTTPS or HTTP) is supported. The image must be reachable from the internet.
• Q: Can I search with a local image file?
  • No, this actor requires a publicly accessible image URL. Upload your image to a hosting service first and use the resulting URL.
• Q: What data formats can I export?
  • Apify supports exporting results as JSON, CSV, Excel (XLSX), XML, HTML, and RSS.
• Q: What is safe search?
  • Safe search controls how explicit/NSFW content is displayed. "blur" blurs explicit content, "off" shows everything.

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Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause	Solution
"No image URL provided"	Empty or missing url	Enter a valid image URL in the input
No results found	Image is too unique, private, or not indexed	Try a different image URL or a more widely shared image
API returned error	Unexpected API response or invalid parameters	Check the error message and retry. Verify your image URL is accessible
Rate limit exceeded	Too many concurrent requests	Wait a few minutes and try again
Invalid image URL	URL is malformed or image is not accessible	Ensure the URL points to a publicly accessible image

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Why Choose This Actor?

• URL-based reverse image search powered by Google
• Up to 500 matching results per search
• Page titles, links, and domain extraction
• Image thumbnail URLs and dimensions
• Publication date extraction
• Safe search control
• Downloadable as CSV, Excel, JSON, XML, or HTML

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Tags

reverse image search, image search, find similar images, google reverse image, image lookup, image finder, visual search, image origin, image tracker, copyright detection, image monitoring, apify actor

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Get Started Now

1. Enter the Image URL (e.g., https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Mcspt-6AL.jpg)
2. Set the Maximum Results (e.g., 50)
3. Optionally configure Safe Search preference
4. Click Start to run the reverse image search
5. Export your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format
6. Click "Try for free" to test the actor

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