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# SPOT

| **SPOT**         | **Quick Overview**                                                                                |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| URL              | <https://www.findthatspot.io/>                                                                    |
| What it does     | Uses AI to analyse images and suggest possible geographic locations based on visual features      |
| How to use it    | Type in your search query or search for a place/coordinates, then review the suggested locations. |
| Cost             | Partially Free.                                                                                   |
| Account required | Yes.                                                                                              |
| Cookies          | Minimal for authentication and session management.                                                |
| Ownership        | Owned and developed by DW Innovation, based in Bonn, Germany.                                     |
| Use in Reporting | To support geolocation findings.                                                                  |

### What does SPOT do?

SPOT helps users geolocate images by using artificial intelligence to analyse visual clues. It can suggest likely locations, highlight similarities to known places, and provide a starting point for deeper OSINT investigation. It’s particularly useful when dealing with unfamiliar environments or large volumes of images.

**The lowdown:** It excels at speeding up the early stages of analysis but must be used alongside traditional OSINT methods to produce reliable, defensible findings.

### How to Use:

**1. Type in your search query (the more visual clues you have the better) or search for a place/coordinates.**&#x20;

<img src="/files/tehbx66EVojVx8Sf6Zsl" alt="" height="556" width="602">

**2. Review suggested locations and cross-check findings with other tools (e.g. maps, satellite imagery).**

<img src="/files/eNDy4hNE4fe2vs456pqC" alt="" height="264" width="602">

You can zoom into the map and click on the highlighted circles as below:

<img src="/files/1eHdVusgo0TamtmJMWXO" alt="" height="449" width="602">

You can also [view this tutorial here. ](https://www.findthatspot.io/tutorial/instructions)

### Cost

* [ ] Free
* [x] Partially Free
* [ ] Paid

Free for basic use. Paid options for extended features including downloads.

## Data Processing

### Account Required:

* [x] Yes
* [ ] No

### Cookies:&#x20;

Cookies are used for authentication and session management.<br>

### Use in Reporting

SPOT is useful for:

* Quickly generating location leads from images during early-stage investigations.
* Narrowing down possible geographic areas before manual verification.
* Supporting image-based geolocation workflows alongside mapping tools like Google Earth.
* Adding visual context to reports where location is uncertain or disputed.
* Assisting triage of large image datasets by prioritising likely matches.

Whilst there’s currently no direct attribution of the tool in published cases, its functionality mirrors techniques already proven in high-profile OSINT investigations. SPOT just automates part of the process. E.g. we could see its use in cases such as helping geolocate conflict footage and verify events.

| **Capabilities**                                             | **Limitations**                                               |
| ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Quick AI-driven image analysis.                              | Accuracy is inconsistent and results are not definitive.      |
| Identification of visual patterns and geographic indicators. | May generate false positives or overly broad suggestions.     |
| Suggests possible locations to investigate further.          | Highly dependent on search query and available training data. |
| Reduces time spent on initial geolocation triage.            | Cannot interpret context as reliably as a human analyst.      |
| Useful when dealing with unknown or foreign locations.       | Requires manual validation and follow-up investigation.       |
| Can assist less experienced analysts in spotting leads.      | <p><br></p>                                                   |

### Summary

SPOT sits primarily in the analysis and enrichment stage of the OSINT workflow and should be used as a lead-generation tool for image geolocation, rather than a verification tool.&#x20;

### Ownership

The platform is developed and owned by DW Innovation, based in Bonn, Germany.

### Ethical Considerations

* Misidentification of locations can lead to false accusations or misinformation.
* Be mindful that images may contain sensitive or personally identifiable information.
* AI outputs should be treated critically and not blindly trusted.
* Ensure all findings are verified and legally obtained.

### Related Tools:

* Google Maps
* [Bellingcat’s OpenStreetMap](/osint-tools/bellingcat-openstreetmap-search.md)
* GeoGuessr

#### Sources

<https://www.findthatspot.io/>&#x20;

<https://www.findthatspot.io/tutorial/instructions>&#x20;

<https://innovation.dw.com/articles/geolocation-verification-tools-comparison>

<https://innovation.dw.com/about>