Automated image licensing audit
Find image licensing risks on your website — before they become a claim.
ImgCompliance scans every image on your site, traces where each one appears across the web, and flags stock photos you may not have a license for. Free summary in minutes. Full PDF report $49, one-time.
- Finds stock photos and agency images you may not have a license for
- Traces where every image appears across the web
- Clear risk level and recommended action for each image
ImgCompliance identifies risk indicators. It is not legal advice and does not determine whether you are infringing.
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Why this matters now
Stock agencies and copyright holders use automated tools to scan the web for unlicensed use of their images — and routinely send demand letters when they find matches.
Typical starting point for settlement demands per image — legal fees come on top.
Maximum statutory damages per registered work under US copyright law — more for willful infringement.
Websites we scan have at least one image with an unclear license — usually inherited from an agency, theme, or former contractor.
ImgCompliance identifies risk indicators so you can fix issues proactively. It does not provide legal advice or guarantee protection from claims.
How it works
1. Enter your URL
Enter your website address and email. No account, no credit card — the scan starts right away.
2. We scan every image
We crawl up to 20 pages and 100 images, run a reverse image search and metadata analysis, and trace each image's origin.
3. You get your risk summary
See instantly how many images carry a risk. The full PDF report with every image, source, and recommendation is one click away.
Who it's for
Small business owners
Your website was built by an agency or freelancer years ago — and nobody kept the image license records. Find out what's actually on your site.
Agencies & freelancers
Audit a client site before handoff or takeover. Document image risks up front instead of inheriting somebody else's claim.
Publishers & bloggers
Hundreds of articles, thousands of images, contributors who came and went. Get a complete inventory of image risk in minutes.
E-commerce stores
Product photos, banners, theme demos — stores accumulate images from many sources. Check your whole catalog before someone else does.
What's in the report
A professional PDF you can act on — or hand to your web team, agency, or attorney as a prioritized work list.
Complete image inventory
Every image found on your site, with a thumbnail and the page it appears on.
Risk level per image
High / Medium / Low / Unknown — based on reverse image search, stock platform matches, and embedded copyright metadata.
Matched sources
Where else the image appears on the web — including Shutterstock, Getty Images, iStock, Adobe Stock, and other agencies.
Recommended action
A concrete next step for every image: keep, document the license, or remove.
The four risk levels
Stock platform match
The image was matched to a paid stock photo platform. Without a license on file, this is where claims come from.
Origin unclear
The image appears on third-party sites or shows signals of stock/template origin. Verify where it came from.
No risk indicators
No signs of a licensing problem. Keep your license records on file anyway.
No web source found
Often your own photos or new images that aren't indexed yet. Not necessarily a risk.
Scan free first, then decide
The scan is free: you immediately see how many images carry a risk. Only if you want the full report — with every image, its source, and a recommended action — do you pay a one-time $49. No subscription, no account.
Scan my site freeFor websites, online stores, and company sites
Website Image Risk Report
- Free scan first — risk summary at no cost
- Full PDF report with a risk level per image
- Report by email + download link valid 7 days
- Up to 100 images across 20 pages
- Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay & more via Stripe
Three-layer detection engine
No single signal is reliable on its own. ImgCompliance cross-references three independent data sources to minimize both false positives and missed risks.
Web-scale reverse image search
Every image is compared against billions of indexed pages. We identify where the image first appeared, which sites license it, and whether it's exclusive to a paid platform.
Stock library fingerprinting
Direct matching against Shutterstock, Getty Images, iStock, Adobe Stock, Alamy, Dreamstime, Depositphotos, Canva, and Freepik — the platforms responsible for most demand letters.
Metadata & pattern analysis
We read embedded EXIF/IPTC copyright fields, analyze URL patterns, filename conventions, and image dimensions typical of stock photo delivery — signals often invisible to the naked eye.
This is what your report looks like
A real sample report based on a fictitious outdoor supply store. All four risk levels, clear source links, and a concrete action for every image — exactly the structure you receive after unlocking your report.
PDF, ~180 KB · opens in new tab
Frequently asked questions
Is this legal advice?
No. ImgCompliance is an automated scanning tool that provides risk indicators. It is not a law firm, the report is not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. For legal questions, consult a licensed attorney.
How does the scan work?
We crawl your website (up to 20 pages, 100 images), then run each image through a web-scale reverse image search and metadata analysis. We check for matches on stock photo platforms, embedded copyright data (EXIF/IPTC), and signals of template or design-platform origin.
Do you detect Getty, Shutterstock, iStock, and Adobe Stock images?
Yes. We specifically check matches against the major stock photo agencies — including Shutterstock, Getty Images, iStock, Adobe Stock, Alamy, Dreamstime, and Depositphotos — as well as design platforms like Canva and Freepik.
Why should I care about image licensing?
Stock agencies and copyright holders actively scan the web for unlicensed use of their images and routinely send demand letters. In the US, statutory damages for registered works can reach $30,000 per work (and more for willful infringement). Most site owners simply inherited images from agencies, themes, or former contractors — without any license records.
What do I do if images are flagged?
First, check whether you (or whoever built your site) have a license on file for the image. If you do, document it. If you don't, the safest options are to remove the image or replace it with one you have rights to. The report gives a concrete recommendation per image.
What does it cost?
The scan and risk summary are free. The full PDF report — with every image, its source, and a recommendation — is a one-time $49. No subscription, no account.
How long does it take?
Most scans finish in 2–5 minutes. You can watch the progress live on the results page.
How accurate are the results?
We use a web-scale reverse image search plus metadata and URL analysis. Detection is strong for stock photo matches, but no automated tool is perfect: false positives and false negatives are possible. Treat the report as a prioritized checklist, not a verdict.
What happens to my data?
We store your email, the scanned URL, and the scan results. Payments are processed by Stripe — we never see your card details. We don't sell personal information. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Can I get a refund?
The free scan lets you see the risk summary before you pay anything. Because the paid report is digital content delivered immediately, refunds are offered if the report fails to deliver or is materially defective — just contact support within 14 days.
My site has more than 20 pages or 100 images — what now?
The scan covers the first 20 pages and 100 images, which is enough for most small and mid-size sites. For larger audits, email us at support@imgcompliance.com and we'll work something out.
Does the scan affect my website?
No. The crawler behaves like a normal visitor, respects reasonable request rates, and doesn't change anything on your site.
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The free scan takes about 3 minutes and shows you instantly how many images need a closer look.
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