Saw a shocking video online? Before you share it with friends, family, or followers, take 5 seconds to check if it's real. Fake and AI-generated videos are everywhere in 2026, and even smart people get fooled.
Why You Should Check Before Sharing
Sharing fake videos can:
- Spread misinformation to your entire network
- Damage your credibility when it's debunked
- Amplify scams, fraud, and harmful content
- Contribute to election interference and panic
It takes just seconds to verify — here's how.
How to Check If a Video Is Real
Step 1: Install TrueSight (Free, 2 Seconds)
Add the TrueSight Chrome extension to your browser. It's free and takes no setup.
Step 2: Go to the Video
Navigate to the video on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or any website with video.
Step 3: Click "Scan"
Click the TrueSight icon in your browser toolbar. The tool will analyze actual frames from the video.
Step 4: Get Your Verdict
In seconds, you'll see one of three results:
No AI Detected — Video appears authentic
AI Generated — Signals of AI manipulation found
Unclear — Not enough signal (try a different video or method)
What Makes a Video "Fake"?
When people ask "is this video real?", they usually mean:
- AI-generated: The entire video was created by AI (Sora, Runway, etc.)
- Deepfake: A real video with a person's face or voice swapped
- Manipulated: Edited to change meaning (spliced, sped up, cropped)
- Out of context: Real video from a different time/place presented misleadingly
TrueSight's frame analysis focuses on AI-generated and deepfake content — the hardest types to spot by eye.
Platforms Where You Can Check Videos
- YouTube — Regular videos and Shorts
- TikTok — All video content
- Instagram — Reels, stories, and feed videos
- Facebook — Feed videos and Reels
- Twitter/X — Embedded videos
- News sites — Embedded video players
- Any site — If it uses HTML5 video, TrueSight can analyze it
What If I Can't Use the Extension?
If you're on mobile or can't install extensions:
- Copy the video link
- Go to tsdetect.com
- Paste the link in the "Website Link Scan" box
- Click scan for a quick check
Note: The extension provides more accurate results because it captures actual frames. Website scans are "best effort" based on what's publicly accessible.
Tips for Verifying Videos
- Check the source: Is it from a verified, trusted account?
- Look for corroboration: Do other credible sources report the same thing?
- Consider the claim: Does it seem too shocking, perfect, or convenient?
- Use multiple tools: No single tool catches everything
- When in doubt, don't share: Better to wait than spread misinformation
Start Checking Videos Now
Add TrueSight to Chrome and verify videos in seconds — completely free.
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