Check if a photo has been retouched (edited), for many it can be a bit complicated if you do not have the necessary knowledge, however there are always simple ways to find out; we have already seen one of them in a previous article based solely on the properties of the image file. Another and probably the most reliable way is by using jpegsnoop, a powerful and effective free program for image touch-up detection.
jpegsnoop is responsible for thoroughly examining (we will not go into technical terms so as not to complicate things) the internal parameters of an image, instantly offering a detailed report of the data found. Using it is quite simple, it is enough to open or load the image to be examined, so that the program immediately begins the analysis and the complete information is displayed, it is precisely there where we will find the Software with which it has been retouched.
In the case of our previous screenshot (click to enlarge), «Adobe Photoshop CS Windows»As Creation Software, we will repeatedly see that type of data in the report if the image has actually been edited. That simple, fast and effective.
jpegsnoop It is free, does not require installation as it is a portable program of size 1. 34 MB, available in English and compatible with all version of Windows. Supports the formats: JPEG, THM, AVI, MOV, DNG, RAW, PDF.
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