Reading a detector result
How to Interpret AI Detector Scores
Short answer: a score shows how one detector responded to one file. A score of 80 usually does not mean there is an 80% chance that AI made the image. It cannot tell you who created the image or why. Read the score alongside the other clues and the detector’s stated limits.
Read the result in context
| In your report | Question it answers | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Score | How strong are the signs of AI generation? | A higher score means stronger signs. It does not tell you how certain the result is. |
| Summary | What did the check find? | A clear-looking result can still be wrong. |
| Source information | What can the file tell us about where it came from? | Camera details and signed records can add context, but they may be missing or incomplete. |
| What was checked | Which image, page, video frame or audio clip was checked? | A result for one part does not describe the whole document or recording. |
Why two tools can disagree
Different tools look for different patterns. A screenshot, resize or compressed copy can also change the result. If two tools disagree, averaging their scores will not make the answer more reliable.
What Made It? shows the AI check alongside the file details and available source records. Read them together with what you know about the image. See how we test for more context.
Before you rely on a result
- Remember that the result may be wrong.
- Ask where the image came from and look for the original file.
- Check whether it has been cropped, edited or repeatedly shared.
- Keep the image and report together so you know which file was checked.
- Verify the source and get another person's review before making a decision that could affect someone's work, reputation or safety.