Google announced wider access to SynthID Detector on October 7, beginning globally in English after earlier access for professionals.

Original factual graphic based on the dated company announcement; capabilities and availability require the stated qualifications.
Original factual graphic based on the dated company announcement; capabilities and availability require the stated qualifications.

The tool examines supported images, video and audio for SynthID watermarks. Google names its own systems and participating partners among the covered generators.

Original factual graphic based on the dated company announcement; capabilities and availability require the stated qualifications.
Original factual graphic based on the dated company announcement; capabilities and availability require the stated qualifications.

Coverage depends on supported watermarking. A missing detection should therefore not be treated as proof that a file was created by a human.