Why image proof matters in reporting
AI-generated images, misleading crops, edited files, and recycled
visuals can move quickly during public events. A Realz proof gives
editors and audiences a separate verification surface: not just the
image, but evidence that the image was captured through Realz and
preserved through proof creation.
How Realz helps
- Capture starts inside the Realz verified camera flow.
- The backend creates a signed proof for the captured photo bytes.
- App and device integrity signals help reduce compromised-client risk.
- A public verification link lets other people inspect the proof state.
What Realz does not claim
Realz is not a general-purpose fake-image detector and does not
prove every fact in a scene. It provides stronger evidence about
the capture and proof path for photos taken inside Realz.
Practical workflow
A reporter or contributor takes the photo in Realz, creates the
proof, and shares a verification link alongside the image. Editors
or readers can then verify the Realz proof instead of relying only
on screenshots, metadata, or trust in the person who forwarded it.
Questions people ask
Can Realz prove that a photo was not AI-generated?
Realz can show that a photo was captured through the Realz app
and preserved through proof creation. That is different from
trying to classify an arbitrary old image as AI-generated or not.
Can someone verify the photo without installing Realz?
Yes. Shared Realz proofs can be checked through the public
verification service at getrealz.app.