Photographers lack a simple, verifiable method to prove to their audience that a digital photograph is authentic and not AI-generated.

Workarounds Described

• relying on prior knowledge or context
• using public key cryptography which is too technical for most

Implied Software Gaps

• Easy-to-use cryptographic signing tool for photos with public verification
• Standardized authenticity badge visible to non-technical audience

SnapVerify

SnapVerify is a mobile and desktop app that lets photographers cryptographically sign their photos at capture or export, embedding a verifiable authenticity badge that anyone can check with a simple scan or link. It integrates with camera hardware and editing software to ensure the workflow is seamless, and provides a public ledger of signed images for easy audience verification without technical know-how.

Existing Solutions Mentioned