Find a video from a screenshot or image
Reverse Video Search Tool turns a screenshot into the video it came from. Upload a JPG or PNG of any moment and our visual AI returns the matching video, the original upload and the reposts we find — video results, not a page of similar-looking pictures.
Drop a video or screenshot
Video search by image vs. image search
| Image search tools | Reverse Video Search Tool | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get back | Similar images | The video the screenshot belongs to |
| Original upload | Not the focus | Earliest upload we find, with date |
| Reposts | Pages that use the image | Video reposts grouped by platform |
| Proof report | — | Included |
How to find a video from an image
- Take a clean screenshot. Choose a moment with a clear face, place, logo or on-screen text.
- Upload the image. JPG and PNG are supported; you can also upload a short clip.
- Open the video. Your results start with the matching video and its original upload.
Good screenshots to search
- A paused moment from a video you lost track of
- A thumbnail you saved
- An image someone posted with "where's this from?"
- A still from a TV broadcast or a livestream
Image search finds images, not videos
According to Google, Google Lens results can include visually similar images and websites that host the same or a similar image. That works well for photos. A screenshot from a video is different: what you usually want is the video it came from, and the moment it shows. With more than 20 million videos uploaded to YouTube every day, that is exactly what Reverse Video Search Tool looks for.
FAQ
Can you find a video from a screenshot?
Yes. Upload the screenshot to Reverse Video Search Tool and it returns the video the screenshot came from.
How is this different from a reverse image search?
A reverse image search returns similar pictures; Reverse Video Search Tool returns the video, its original upload and its reposts.
What makes a screenshot easy to match?
A clear, uncluttered still with a distinctive face, place or on-screen text.
Can I search with a YouTube thumbnail?
Yes. Upload the thumbnail to find the YouTube video and other uploads of it.
Which image formats are supported?
JPG and PNG, plus GIF and video files.