If you've been brushing up on the FRANCE 24 Observers' verification guide, then you now have the know-how to verify images with a reverse image search or check for edits with some forensic tools. You should also have the basic instincts needed to be wary when scrolling through social media. This guide will show you some more advanced verification techniques that can help you dig a bit deeper into the origins of a post or a page.
It’s important to remember that none of the tools in this article or in our complete Verification Guide will enable you to verify an image with certainty if used alone. These tools are just part of the verification process and can offer solutions when you don’t get the information you are looking for with basic tools. The FRANCE 24 Observers team uses these tools on a regular basis, as you can see in some examples below.
