[Bigiron]

How to spot heavily photoshop photo online

Meta AI: To spot heavily photoshopped photos online:

1. _Check for inconsistencies_:
    - Uneven edges or boundaries
    - Incompatible lighting or shadows
    - Disproportionate body parts

2. _Look for over-smoothing_:
    - Excessive blurring or lack of texture
    - Unnatural skin tone or color

3. _Inspect for cloning_:
    - Repeated patterns or objects
    - Identical shapes or textures

4. _Verify authenticity_:
    - Check the source or context
    - Research the photographer or model

5. _Examine the metadata_:
    - Check the image's EXIF data for editing software or timestamps

6. _Search for the original_:
    - Try to find the original, unedited image

7. _Be cautious of overly perfect images_:
    - Unnaturally perfect skin, teeth, or features

8. _Check for inconsistencies in reflections_:
    - Inconsistent or missing reflections in glasses, water, or metal

9. _Look for unnatural colors or saturation_:
    - Overly vibrant or unnatural colors

10. _Trust your instincts_:
    - If something looks too good (or bad) to be true, it might be heavily photoshopped.

Remember, not all edited photos are heavily photoshopped, and some images may be edited for artistic or creative purposes.

[HenryCoopers]

I see it's been a while since anyone posted, but I just wanted to ask if anyone here uses any browser plugins or phone apps that help quickly spot edited photos? Sometimes it’s hard to tell just by looking, especially with subtle tweaks. Also, do you think deepfakes will soon be harder to spot than heavily Photoshopped images? Curious what tools or tricks people rely on most recently.

[matildashapes]

I once saw a photo on someone’s digital picture frame that looked a bit off—the background was strangely smooth while the person’s outline had rough edges. Turns out the original was heavily edited and lost detail when blown up. Edits usually show more clearly on larger screens like that, especially around hair and fingers where over-smoothing or bad cutouts are easier to spot.

[Zlatagor]

One trick I use is to load the image onto a digital picture frame and check it at different angles and lighting. Sometimes weird edits or overly smooth skin stand out more that way, especially if the edits mess with textures. I’ve noticed faces can look overly flat or oddly lit when there’s too much airbrushing, and the frame sort of makes those flaws pop out more clearly.