Yandex Images
Operator: YANDEX LLC, Russia
Image search engine for keywords, similar images and web pages where an image appears.
Image, Video & Geo
Product
General image search engine from Yandex with reverse image search.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Finds other versions of an image and web pages that use it. This helps check image sources and the context of a publication.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword / free text | Images matching a search term. | Retrieved |
| Image + URL | Similar images, other sizes and web pages containing the target image. | Retrieved |
Features
- Search using a keyword, image file or image URL.
- Find similar images and other sizes of an image.
- Find web pages that use the target image.
- Filter results by size, format, colour and website.
Categories
- Image, Video & Geo
- Image search
- Reverse image search
Coverage
Geographical coverage
International web search; results are restricted by law in Indonesia.
Dataset
Images from Yandex’s search index of public web pages.
Access
Requirements
Usable in a browser; the search interface is accessible without signing in.
Export
Unknown
Provider
YANDEX LLC
Country of establishment
Russia
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Usage note
The search terms restrict free use to personal, non-commercial purposes.
Legal note
Limitations
- The search covers only images in the Yandex index and is not comprehensive.
- In Indonesia, Yandex hides certain content for legal reasons.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Search by image
Yandex · EN
Explains reverse image search, inputs and result types.