Video search engines: two ways to find a video
There are two kinds of video search engine. Keyword engines such as Google Videos, YouTube search and Bing Video find videos from words you type. Reverse Video Search Tool searches by the video itself: upload a clip or screenshot and it finds the original video, the earliest upload we find and the reposts.
Drop a video or screenshot
Search by keyword
| Engine | Best for |
|---|---|
| Google Videos | Videos across the web for a topic or title |
| YouTube search | Videos on YouTube by title, channel or topic |
| Bing Video | Browsing video results with previews |
Use a keyword engine when you know what the video is called or what it is about.
Search by video
| Engine | Best for |
|---|---|
| Reverse Video Search Tool | Finding a video from a clip or screenshot, its original upload and its reposts |
Use a search-by-video engine when you have the video but not its name — a clip from your feed, a meme, a screenshot, a reupload with no credit.
Which one to use
- "I know the title." → keyword engine
- "I have the clip but not the title." → Reverse Video Search Tool
- "I want to know who posted it first." → Reverse Video Search Tool
- "I want to see where my video was reposted." → Reverse Video Search Tool
Video search on mobile
Reverse Video Search Tool runs in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android. Save the video or take a screenshot, open the site and upload — no app needed.
Where people watch video
According to Pew Research Center, 84% of U.S. adults used YouTube in its 2026 survey, 70% used Facebook, 51% used Instagram and 31% used TikTok. Keyword search works inside each of these sites. Search by video works across all of them at once.
FAQ
What is the best video search engine?
For keywords, Google Videos and YouTube search. For finding a video from a clip or screenshot, Reverse Video Search Tool.
Is there a search engine that searches by video?
Yes. Reverse Video Search Tool searches by the content of the video you upload.
Can I search for a video on my phone?
Yes. Use a keyword engine in your browser, or upload a clip or screenshot to Reverse Video Search Tool.
How do I search for a video without knowing its name?
Upload the clip or a screenshot to Reverse Video Search Tool.
Which video search engine finds the original upload?
Reverse Video Search Tool shows the earliest upload we find, with its account and date.