Match a face to an Instagram profile.
Got a photo but no handle? Upload it and Sherlock looks for that same face on Instagram and across the public web, ranking each profile it finds by confidence.
How the search works.
- 01Upload
Add the photo
A profile screenshot, a saved picture, or any clear shot of one face.
- 02We search
We scan for the face
We check Instagram-style public images and the wider web for the same person.
- 03You review
Open the matches
Ranked results link straight to the source. Your photo is deleted the moment the search ends.
What people use it for.
Put a handle to a face
You saw the photo but never caught the username, start from the face instead.
Check a DM before replying
Someone new slid into your messages? Find out who is really behind the account.
Confirm a dating match
See whether the person you matched with has the profile they claim.
Spot a fake or copied account
Find other accounts using the same face, including impersonators.
Good to know.
Do I need their username?
No, that is the point. You start with a photo, and Sherlock works to find the matching profile.
Does this access private accounts?
No. Sherlock only searches openly published, public content. It never touches private or protected posts.
Is the search kept private?
Yes. Results are tied to your account only, and your uploaded photo is never stored.
One photo shows you exactly who is behind it.
Your first search takes only seconds. We delete the photo the moment it's done and keep every result private to you.
Nothing is stored · every result stays private