Find any anime from a single screenshot.
Upload, paste, or link any frame and get the anime name, the episode, and the exact scene timestamp — with a preview clip. In seconds.
- 100% free
- No sign-up
- Episode + timestamp
- Works on phones
Drop an anime screenshot to find the scene
PNG, JPG, WebP, or GIF — or paste an image link. Press Ctrl/Cmd + V to paste from your clipboard.
Drop an anime screenshot, paste it, or
How to find an anime from a screenshot
Upload a screenshot
Drop, paste, or link any anime frame — a screenshot, GIF, or wallpaper.
We trace the scene
Your frame is matched against a huge index of anime episode frames via trace.moe.
Get the exact moment
Title, episode, and HH:MM:SS timestamp, with a preview clip of the scene.
More than just the anime's name
Exact timestamps
Down to the second, formatted HH:MM:SS — jump straight to the moment.
Episode number
Know which episode, movie, or OVA the scene is from.
Top 5 candidates
See the five best matches with similarity scores, not just one guess.
Scene preview
An auto-playing clip of the matched scene confirms it instantly.
Main characters
See who is on screen: the anime's cast with pictures, names, and AniList links.
Share the sauce
One-click share links and a private recent-search history.
One tool, every way you search
What anime is this?
Name, episode & exact timestamp from one picture.
Anime finder by image
Search anime by image, not by guesswork.
Reverse image search for anime
Exact episode & timestamp, not look-alike images.
Anime sauce finder
Source anime, episode & timestamp — instantly.
Anime scene finder
Pin any frame to its episode and exact second.
Find anime from a GIF or clip
From GIF, TikTok or Short to the exact episode.
Anime character finder
Find the anime, then meet its main cast.
AniTrace vs. Google Lens vs. SauceNAO
| Feature | AniTrace | Google Lens | SauceNAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anime title | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Episode number | Yes | No | Limited |
| Exact timestamp | Yes | No | Limited |
| Preview clip | Yes | No | No |
| Best for | Episode screenshots | Photos & products | Fan art & manga |
Full breakdown, including trace.moe, IQDB, and ascii2d: best anime reverse image search tools.
Anime search tips & guides
How to find an anime from a screenshot
Step-by-step: how to find any anime from a screenshot, GIF, or clip — get the name, episode, and exact timestamp. Plus tips for when nothing matches.
Guide · 7 min readThe best anime reverse image search tools, compared
trace.moe vs SauceNAO vs AnimeTrace vs Google Lens vs AniTrace: which anime image search to use for screenshots, characters, fan art, manga, and GIFs.
Guide · 4 min readHow to find an anime from a screenshot on your phone
How to find an anime from a screenshot on iPhone or Android — no app needed. Screenshot, upload, and get the anime name, episode, and timestamp.
Guide · 5 min readAnime search says “no match”? 9 fixes that work
Anime screenshot search not finding anything or showing low similarity? Here are 9 fixes — cropping, filters, mirroring, fan art, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find what anime a screenshot is from?
Upload or paste the screenshot on AniTrace. It matches the frame against a large index of anime episodes and returns the title, episode, and exact timestamp — usually in a few seconds.
Can it tell the exact scene timestamp?
Yes. Every match shows when the scene happens as HH:MM:SS, plus a short preview clip of that moment so you can confirm it.
Is AniTrace free?
Yes — free, no sign-up, no watermark. Searches run on the free public trace.moe API, which has a fair-use limit on how many searches you can run in a short time.
Does it work with cropped images, GIFs, or TikTok clips?
Usually. Less-cropped frames match best. For GIFs, upload the file; for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts, screenshot a clear frame. See finding anime from a GIF or clip.
Can it find anime from fan art or manga?
No. AniTrace matches frames from actual episodes and movies. For fan art and manga, an art search engine like SauceNAO works better — see our tool comparison.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It runs in any mobile browser — no app needed. Here is the step-by-step phone guide.
Are my uploads stored?
No. Your image is sent to the trace.moe engine to find a match and is not stored by AniTrace. Your recent-search list stays in your own browser only.
Can it identify anime characters?
Yes, for screenshots from the anime: after finding the anime and episode, AniTrace shows its main characters with pictures and names, linked to AniList. See the anime character finder.
Is AniTrace the same as trace.moe?
AniTrace is an independent site built on the trace.moe search engine, so matching is the same. It adds AniList details, five ranked candidates, preview clips, share links, and search history.