Facial Boundary Artifacts
Detects blending seams, flickering edges, and unnatural transitions around the face region where the deepfake overlay meets the original frame.
Viral Misinformation
Detect Viral Misinformation Videos
AI-generated and deepfake videos spread quickly online. Before you trust a viral clip or breaking news video, run it through our AI video detector to check for manipulated footage, synthetic media, or signs of alteration. Get a clear signal on whether a video may be fake before you share it.
Deepfake Detection
News Verification
Social Media Safety
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Supported formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM
Maximum file size: 500MB
Privacy-first: Your videos are never stored
Understanding the Threat
How Deepfake and Viral Misinformation Videos Spread
Deepfake and manipulated videos often follow a clear pattern. Understanding how they are created and distributed makes them easier to spot and verify.
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Fabricated or Edited Footage
Creators produce synthetic media or alter real recordings to change context, insert events, or modify speech. Even small edits can turn authentic content into misleading material.
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Emotion-Driven Packaging
They add provocative captions, thumbnails, and headlines that trigger fear, anger, or outrage to maximize engagement and clicks.
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Coordinated Distribution
The content is shared across social media platforms and messaging apps. Coordinated accounts may repost the same altered footage to make it appear credible.
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Viral Amplification
By the time fact-checkers respond, millions of people have already watched, shared, or acted on the false narrative.
Detection Technology
What Our Video Detector Analyzes
Our AI examines multiple signal layers to identify synthetic or manipulated video content in news and social clips.
Lip-Sync Consistency
Measures alignment between mouth movements and the audio waveform, catching delays and mismatches that deepfake generators struggle to eliminate.
Motion and Frame Stability
Analyzes lighting continuity, movement flow, and frame stability to identify flicker, jitter, or shifting facial details during motion.
Encoding and Compression Patterns
Inspects codec signatures, compression artifacts, and container data to spot re-encoding or structural inconsistencies.
Why It Matters
The Real Impact of Fake Videos
Fake and altered videos are becoming more common online. Edited clips and computer-generated footage have been used to stage events, impersonate executives, and mislead viewers. In fast-moving news cycles, misleading video can shape public opinion, impact markets, and damage reputations before accurate information spreads.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to Verify a Suspicious Viral Video
Use these steps when a clip feels staged, unusually timed, or cannot be traced back to a credible source.
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Save the Original Clip
Download the video from the platform or chat where you first saw it, preserving as much quality as possible.
Avoid screen recording if you can download directly. Keeping the original file helps our detector analyze more subtle artifacts.
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Upload for Analysis
Upload the clip to our detector to scan for signs of manipulation or synthetic elements.
We analyze visual, audio, and temporal signals simultaneously. Your video is processed securely and never stored.
3
Review the Report
Check the confidence score and see which signals flagged irregularities.
A high score suggests the clip is likely synthetic or heavily edited. Use that context when deciding whether to trust or share it.
4
Cross-Check With Trusted Sources
Look for coverage of the same event from reputable outlets or official channels.
If no reliable source confirms the footage, or if fact-checkers have flagged it, treat the clip cautiously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can your tool detect fake news videos and propaganda?
Yes. The detector flags AI-generated and heavily edited clips, including staged events, altered broadcasts, and misleading social media videos.
How should I use the detection score for viral videos?
Think of the score as a strong signal, not a final judgment. A high score suggests the clip may contain artificially generated elements and should be verified before being treated as reliable.
Which platforms and formats do you support?
You can upload videos saved from major platforms such as TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube. We support MP4, MOV, WebM, and AVI formats up to 1GB.
Does this replace traditional fact-checking and journalism?
No. Our tool helps quickly assess whether a clip shows signs of AI generation or manipulation. It works best when combined with human fact-checking, source verification, and editorial judgment.
Are uploaded videos stored on your servers?
No. Videos are analyzed and then discarded. If you are signed in, only limited metadata such as the detection score and timestamp is saved so you can revisit results.
What should I do if a viral video is flagged as synthetic?
Avoid sharing it further. Check reputable news outlets or fact-checking organizations, and consider reporting the content on the platform where you found it.
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