FauxLens

FauxLens analyzes images and video for signs of AI generation or manipulation, returning a verdict, confidence score and forensic evidence. Its six-signal engine uses ELA, PRNU, GAN fingerprints, FFT, shadow physics and EXIF forensics. The site lists detection coverage for OpenAI, Midjourney, Stability, Gemini, Firefly, Flux.1, Canva AI, Ideogram, Bing and Grok. Image cleanup tools remove unwanted people, visual noise and platform overlays. The web tool accepts JPG, PNG and WebP images, and cleanup exports retain original dimensions up to 4K. A Chrome extension can scan publicly accessible images from a right-click, but cannot scan images that require authentication or are blocked by cross-origin policy. The REST API accepts image or video files or a URL and returns structured JSON with a verdict, confidence score and per-layer evidence. The free plan includes 40 credits, described as four detections; one-time plans start at $2.99, paid once. FauxLens says uploads are deleted after analysis and scan history stays in the browser. API verdicts are informational, not proof or a sole basis for consequential decisions.

FauxLens pairs media analysis with cleanup tools, a browser extension and an API. Its outputs are informational, so they should not be treated as proof or used alone for consequential decisions.

It suits journalists, HR teams, researchers and others assessing whether media may be authentic. Developers can use the API to return structured analysis, while keeping its stated limits and use caution in mind.

FauxLens is a media-authenticity tool for people assessing images and video, with image cleanup and a developer API alongside its detection service. It is best suited to journalists, researchers, HR teams and developers who want a forensic signal at a low one-time cost; it is not a substitute for evidence or human judgment.

Overview

FauxLens analyzes images and video for signs of AI generation or manipulation, returning a verdict, confidence score and per-layer evidence. Its six signals—ELA, PRNU, GAN fingerprints, FFT, shadow physics and EXIF forensics—give users more context than a bare AI-or-human label. The breadth of named generators, from OpenAI and Midjourney to Gemini, Firefly, Canva AI and Grok, makes it relevant to varied image sources, but a detection result remains informational rather than proof.

Image cleanup tools remove unwanted people, visual noise and platform overlays. The site says uploads are processed in an isolated environment and deleted after analysis, while scan history stays in the user's browser. That is a useful privacy approach for media review, though it does not make the analysis suitable as the sole basis for consequential decisions.

Key features

Detection and cleanup

The web tool accepts JPG, PNG and WebP images, and cleanup exports retain original dimensions up to 4K. That combination suits users who want to inspect and retouch images without reducing their output size. FauxLens supports video analysis too, but not real-time analysis.

Extension and API

The Chrome extension scans publicly accessible images from the browser's right-click menu, which makes checking a found image convenient. It cannot scan images behind authentication or blocked by cross-origin policy, so it is less useful for restricted or embedded content.

The REST API accepts image files, video files or URLs and returns structured JSON with a verdict, confidence score and evidence chain by layer. Documented integration patterns include moderation pipelines, ATS tools such as Greenhouse and Lever, social platforms, WordPress and Contentful. Keys are limited to 20 requests per minute, with an account cap of 30 per minute; requests are capped at 25MB and URL fetches at 50MB. The general maximum file size is 100MB, but API request and URL limits are lower and therefore govern those workflows. The API documentation cautions against using a verdict as proof or as the sole basis for consequential decisions.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes 40 credits, about four detections, the full six-signal forensic pipeline and no credit-card requirement. It is enough to sample the workflow, but the four-detection allowance makes it a short evaluation rather than a continuing option for regular screening.

Paid plans are one-time purchases, not recurring subscriptions, and their credits never expire:

• Starter: $2.99, paid once for 500 credits, about 50 image scans. Best for occasional personal use; the smaller pool limits ongoing or team-scale work.
• Pro: $9.99, paid once for 2,000 credits, about 200 image scans. It suits a recurring individual workflow without requiring a subscription.
• Max: $19.99, paid once for 5,000 credits, about 500 image scans. This is the largest stated pack for heavier use, though it remains a credit-based purchase rather than an API throughput plan.

There is no free trial. The free tier offers fewer scans, while the paid packs add capacity without expiry; the published plan details do not establish team seats or a separate API quota.

Platforms

FauxLens is available on the web, Android, as a Chrome extension and through an API. The extension's cross-origin and authentication restrictions matter for users who often encounter private or protected images.

Who it's for

Journalists, HR teams and researchers are named audiences for assessing media authenticity. Developers can use the API when structured evidence fits a moderation, recruiting or publishing workflow, provided they account for rate and file-size limits. It is less suited to anyone who needs real-time analysis or must make high-stakes decisions from an automated verdict alone.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Six forensic signals and per-layer evidence give a reviewer more to consider than a simple verdict.
• Pros: One-time credit packs never expire, which favors occasional users who do not want recurring billing.
• Pros: Image cleanup and exports up to 4K dimensions add practical editing value beyond detection.
• Cons: The free tier covers only about four detections, limiting sustained use without a purchase.
• Cons: The extension cannot inspect authenticated or cross-origin-blocked images, narrowing its usefulness on protected content.
• Cons: API rate caps and lower request-size limits constrain automated workflows; results should not decide consequential cases by themselves.

Alternatives

AI Deepfake Detection Tools is a useful category starting point for readers comparing more detection options.

• Netarx may fit readers who want video, voice and email protection across a broader set of platforms, with a free Individual plan.
• ForgeSpy is another freemium option for users who want an image-scan credit model and Android or iOS access.
• Deepfake Detector may suit users who prioritize a stated monthly allowance of 50 detections and voice and video limits, alongside API and extension access.
• Hive AI-Generated Content Detection is worth considering for developers seeking access to more than 10 models and pay-as-you-go use, with a payment method required for its stated free credits.
• Reality Defender may be a better fit for teams wanting a free monthly allowance, up to three seats, and image and audio analysis.
• Resemble Detect offers a free Flex plan with one team seat and pay-as-you-go credits for audio, image and video detection.
• Tayanch is an API-focused alternative with a free monthly Starter allowance of 100 checks and a per-image pay-as-you-go option.
• Clarity AI may suit buyers seeking a demo-led API or web option with custom pricing.

Verdict

Choose FauxLens if you want image and video authenticity signals with layered forensic context, useful cleanup tools and non-expiring credits without a subscription. Its strongest fit is occasional or moderate review work; look elsewhere if you need real-time detection, unrestricted extension scanning or an automated verdict that can stand as proof.