imprint characters
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
Identify a pill
from a photo
Upload one clear photo with the pill clearly visible. We’ll compare visible details and show the most likely matches.
Choose a pill photo
JPG, PNG or WebP · One clear subject works best
or drag and drop hereWhat this identifier looks for
shape
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
color
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
score line and coating
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
Useful for
tabletscapsulesscored pillsprescription medication
Keep in mind
Never take an unknown pill based on a photo result. Confirm the imprint, shape, color, packaging, and country with a pharmacist or an authoritative pill database; call emergency services or poison control after a possible ingestion.
A focused photo analysis
What a clear photo can reveal
The Pill Identifier compares the visible subject with clues selected specifically for pills. That focused approach keeps the result relevant to this topic instead of returning a generic image description.
It examines imprint characters, shape, color, score line and coating. The result may include likely names, descriptive evidence, contextual information, and confidence when that field is part of the topic’s verified response format.
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Core visual clues
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imprint characters
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shape
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color
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score line and coating
How this result is built
A method tuned to pills
Signals considered
The topic configuration asks the model to compare the visible evidence that matters for this subject.
Structured result
The response must fit the verified schema for this identifier instead of returning an open-ended image description.
Limits and next steps
Never take an unknown pill based on a photo result. Confirm the imprint, shape, color, packaging, and country with a pharmacist or an authoritative pill database; call emergency services or poison control after a possible ingestion.
Confidence, when shown, is a model estimate—not a calibrated probability or professional confirmation.
Questions
Before you upload
How do I use the Pill Identifier?＋
Choose one clear photo with the pill clearly visible, wait for it to be prepared in your browser, and select “Identify this photo.” The result compares the visible details with likely matches.
What details does the Pill Identifier analyze?＋
It focuses on imprint characters, shape, color, score line and coating. Clear, well-lit photos with the subject filling most of the frame usually provide the most useful result.
How reliable is a result from the Pill Identifier?＋
A photo result is a starting point, not a guaranteed determination. Image quality, angle, missing context, lookalike subjects, and regional variation can all affect the match.
What should I know before relying on this result?＋
Never take an unknown pill based on a photo result. Confirm the imprint, shape, color, packaging, and country with a pharmacist or an authoritative pill database; call emergency services or poison control after a possible ingestion.