Why Didn’t My Photo Detect Any Faces?

If you uploaded a photo and no faces were detected, don’t worry, this can happen for a few common reasons. Here’s how to troubleshoot and decide what to do next.

Common Reasons Faces Aren’t Detected

Faces are too small or blurry

Try zooming in on the original, if you can’t clearly see the face, the system likely can’t either

Faces are turned away or obscured

Side profiles, shadows, hats, and hands over faces can all reduce accuracy

Low contrast or faded images

Older photos, especially faded black-and-whites, sometimes lack enough contrast for detection

Unusual cropping or angles

If the photo is cropped just above the eyes or at an odd tilt, the face may not register

What You Can Try

  • Scan a higher resolution version, if available

  • Adjust lighting or contrast before uploading (even a small tweak can help)

  • Try a different image of the same person — not every photo will work, but another one might

What If the Face Is There but Didn’t Get Picked Up?

If a face is clearly visible to you but not detected:

  • You can leave the photo in your archive for reference

  • You might try editing and re-uploading it in the future

  • We’re always working to improve detection, some photos may succeed on re-upload later

🧠 Tip: Prioritize clear, front-facing images for best results, especially when working with older or scanned photos.

🖼️ Screenshot Suggestion

Show:

  • An example of a photo where no faces were detected

  • Comparison of low vs high contrast scan

  • Suggested edit workflow (optional)

Copyright Related Faces® 2025 All Rights Reserved.

Patent Numbers: US 11,475,709 B2; US 12,094,245 B2

Copyright Related Faces® 2025 All Rights Reserved.

Patent Numbers: US 11,475,709 B2; US 12,094,245 B2

Copyright Related Faces® 2025
All Rights Reserved.

Patent Numbers: US 11,475,709 B2;
US 12,094,245 B2