Detection & evals
Proofig
Proofig AI is an automated image proofing tool designed for researchers, publishers, and research institutions to ensure image integrity in scientific publications.
What is Proofig?
Proofig AI is an automated image proofing tool designed for researchers, publishers, and research institutions to ensure image integrity in scientific publications.Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, the platform identifies image manipulation, duplication, and AI-generated images with high precision, helping authors mitigate risks before publication.
As a leading industry solution, Proofig AI compares manuscript visuals against a database of more than 180 million PubMed Open Source images, one of the largest image-plagiarism databases available.It detects cloning, editing, or splicing within single images and identifies reused figures across manuscripts, effectively preventing rejections or retractions due to image issues.
Beyond core image detection, Proofig AI has introduced Octym, a platform that extends review capabilities to reference consistency, statistics, and metadata.With validated low false-positive rates and exceptional accuracy, Proofig AI is trusted by top-tier publishers like the Science family of journals, dedicated to upholding integrity and credibility in academic research.
Key features
- Alteration DetecIdentifies manipulation within single sub-images, including cloning, editing, deletion, and splicing, ensuring data authenticity.
- Duplication & ReDetects reuse of images, graphs, and plots within a manuscript, supporting scaling, rotation, flipping, and partial overlaps.
- AI-Generated ImaPrecisely identifies AI-created images across six key scientific types, such as microscopy, histology, and Western blots.
- Massive DatabaseCompares visuals against over 180 million PubMed Open Source images to detect plagiarism from published literature.
- Self-PlagiarismUses 'My Database' to compare new images against a researcher’s prior work, preventing unintentional self-reuse.
- High-ConfidenceValidated on real-world datasets with high true positive rates (e.g., 97.68% for Western Blots) and exceptionally low false positives.
How to use it
- Sign up for a Proofig AI account and log in to the platform.
- Upload the scientific manuscript or individual image files for review.
- Select the inspection mode (e.g., Image Integrity only or full Octym review).
- Initiate the AI analysis engine, which completes scanning in minutes.
- Review the detailed report, focusing on flagged areas of manipulation, duplication, or AI generation.
- Correct any identified issues based on the report to ensure compliance with publication standards.
Where it fits
- Pre-submission CResearchers use Proofig AI for pre-screening before submission to avoid rejection due to non-compliant images.
- Editorial ReviewPublishers leverage automated workflows to screen large volumes of submissions and efficiently identify potential image misconduct.
- Institutional CoUniversities and research institutes use the system to monitor internal outputs, protecting reputation and reducing retraction costs.
Pricing and free quota
Pricing and any free quota follow the official site.
Who it is for
- Academic Researchers
- Scientific Journal Editors
- University Publishers
- Research Ethics Committees
- Lab Directors
FAQ
What types of images can Proofig AI detect?
It covers six key scientific image types: microscopy, histology, cell plates, animal imaging, medical scans, and Western blots/gels.
Is the scanning process secure and confidential?
Yes, Proofig AI guarantees strict confidentiality with secure, private scanning and a commitment to zero data reuse or exposure.
How is this different from standard image search?
Proofig AI focuses on deep analysis of scientific images, detecting pixel-level manipulation, splicing, and AI generation, using a specialized PubMed scientific image database.