If photos could talk ...
15+ analysis modules. Results embedded in the file. A penny per module.
Phototology is a photo intelligence API that turns any image into structured data with 15+ composable analysis modules.
One engine. Every vertical.
Catastrophic structural breach in residential roof. Multiple missing shingle sections with exposed decking. Wind and impact damage consistent with severe weather event.
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Drop a photo. See what it knows. No signup required.
Drop a photo here, or click to select
JPEG, PNG, WebP, or GIF. 25MB max.
A penny per module.
Pick the modules you need. Each one costs $0.01. Full analysis runs under $0.20 per photo.
250 free credits when you sign up. No credit card required.
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MCP Server
Drop in. Works immediately.
TypeScript SDK
Typed client. First call in 3 lines.
REST API
Sandbox key included. No signup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my photos?
Your photos are processed, enriched with metadata, and returned to you. Phototology does not store full-resolution images beyond 90 days. Analysis results and your photo registry are kept permanently. You can delete your photos and all associated data at any time.
How accurate is the date estimation?
Phototology identifies 23 categories of date anchors: vehicles, clothing, technology, signage, photographic processes, and more. Every estimate comes with evidence chains showing exactly what signals informed the conclusion. Add more modules and the estimate sharpens. A single module might say '1990s.' Add Entities and Location, and a Honda CR-V narrows it to 1997-2001. Add Text, and a concert poster locks it to Fall 1997.
Is my data used to train AI models?
No. Phototology does not use your photos to train, fine-tune, or improve any AI model. Your photos are analyzed using third-party AI providers under their paid API tiers, which contractually prohibit training on customer data.
How does pricing work?
$0.01 per module per image. Every surface: web UI, API, SDK, MCP server. 15+ modules available. Full analysis under $0.20 per photo. 250 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Credits valid for 12 months from purchase.
How is this different from Google Cloud Vision?
Traditional photo AI (Google Cloud Vision, AWS Rekognition) returns labels: 'person (0.97)', 'outdoors (0.94)'. Phototology returns structured context: date estimates with evidence chains, domain-specific narratives, condition assessments, and metadata embedding. Different product category.
How do I add Phototology to my AI agent?
Install the MCP server (npx @phototology/mcp) for Claude Code, Cursor, or VS Code Copilot. Use the TypeScript SDK (npm install @phototology/sdk) for any Node.js agent. Or call the REST API directly from any HTTP-capable framework. All three return the same structured JSON. See /developers for details.