There are a variety of applications for reverse image search. If you are a photographer, you can use it to make sure that your photos are not being used without your permission.

If you want to know the name of a flower, you can take a photo and use reverse image search to find it. In this article, we discuss several different ways to conduct reverse image searches on your iPad.

How to Google reverse image search on iPhone or iPad

When you perform a reverse image search, results may include objects included in the images, similar images, and websites with the exact image or a similar image.

Using an image from image search results

1. Open the browsers.

2. You can search for an image by typing key words.

3. You can choose the image that you want.

4. At the top-right of the image, you can tap the Google lens icon.

Google image search result for doughnuts with Google Lens icon highlighted with a box and arrow.
Google Lens allows you to focus on specific portions or objects within a photo.
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5. The box's size and location need to be adjusted to center in on the detail you want to look for.

Google image search result for doughnuts with plate of doughnuts highlighted with select tool.
Adjust the corners of the box until it surrounds the object you want to search.
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You can search for images on the Chrome app by tapping and holding the image for a few seconds, and then selecting Search Google for this image. This works with both regular images and gifs.

Google image search pop-up menu with Search Google for This Image highlighted with a box and arrow.
If you want to reverse search an entire image, this is an easy shortcut.
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Using an image from your device

1. You can open the app on your phone.

2. The search bar has a magnifying glass icon.

Google app home tab with Google Lens icon highlighted with a box and arrow.
In the Google app, you can use Google Lens as a search tool.
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3. You can take a photo or take one from your camera roll.

Google Lens page with camera button and selected images.
Select photos from your Photos app or take a photo to use Google Lens.
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4. To take a photo, tap the camera icon.

5. Once you have the item you want to look for, tap the shutter button. The corners of the box should be drag to center in on the detail you want to look for.

6. You need to give the app access to your photo library in order to upload an image from your camera roll. To find the photo you want, tap.

There is a quick tip about how to identify key objects in a photo. To select them, tap the circle icon.

Google Lens page with a photo of a dog on the beach and search results about different types of dogs.
Tap circles to choose different objects within a photo, or move the corners of the box to any portion of a photo.
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7. Click here to view your search results.

Google Chrome webpage with Search for Copied Image highlighted with a box and arrow.
Tap circles to choose different objects within a photo, or move the corners of the box to any portion of a photo.
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How to reverse image search on an iPhone with third-party apps and websites

There are a number of other tools you might want to use instead of searching for photos on the web.

tineye.com is a good website because you can use it in the browser of your choice without having to switch to the desktop version.

There are a few dedicated reverse image search apps that you might want to try. They reference multiple search engines, rather than just one. The reverse image search app we recommend is reverse image search.