Stolen Camera Finder
Operator: Matt Burns Ltd, United Kingdom
Searches web photos using the camera serial number in their EXIF data. Currently not accepting new accounts.
Image, Video & Geo
Product
Stolen Camera Finder from Matt Burns Ltd, a photo search service using camera serial numbers.
Availability and source date
Restricted
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Can link photos containing the same camera serial number and help locate a lost or stolen camera.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Web photos found in its own index with the same camera serial number. | Retrieved |
Features
- Read the camera serial number from a JPEG photo's EXIF data.
- Alternatively, enter the serial number manually.
- Find web photos with the same stored camera serial number.
- With an existing Pro account, view all matches and their source locations.
- With an existing Pro account, receive email alerts about new matches.
Categories
- Image, Video & Geo
- Image metadata
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Unknown
Dataset
Its own index of camera serial numbers from photos found on the web. Size and country coverage are not specified.
Access
Requirements
Web browser. Image search is accessible on the public home page. Pro requires an account; new accounts are not currently accepted. Image search requires a JPEG containing the camera serial number, with as few alterations as possible.
Export
Unknown
Provider
Matt Burns Ltd
Country of establishment
United Kingdom
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Usage note
The terms prohibit distributing or commercially exploiting website content without express written permission (section 8.3).
Legal note
Limitations
- New Pro accounts are currently unavailable.
- Image search requires the camera serial number to be present in the EXIF data; alternatively, it can be entered manually.
- Images that are not indexed or have had their EXIF data removed will not produce matches.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Stolen Camera Finder: how it works and FAQ
Matt Burns Ltd · EN
Explains serial number search, suitable photos and possible reasons for missing matches.