How to Verify a Video Is Real

How to tell if a video is real: check the claims, the context, the source, and for manipulation. A practical guide plus a free tool that fact-checks the spoken claims for you.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a video is real?

Verify three things: that the footage is authentic and unedited, that the spoken claims are supported by trusted sources, and that it is shown in its original time and place. VidVerdict checks the spoken claims for you and links the evidence.

What is the fastest way to fact-check a video?

Paste its URL into VidVerdict. It transcribes the audio, extracts each factual claim, and returns a source-backed verdict for each one in seconds.

Is checking a video free?

Yes. VidVerdict is free for your first checks with no signup — just paste a public video link from TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, or Facebook.

Recent fact-checks

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• Voice Of Nation by Himanshu Jangid on Instagram: "A Hindu girl living in a Muslim-majority area of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, reportedly faced an attack after a dispute involving her friend. According to reports, her friend parked his bike near a madrasa, where locals allegedly demanded ₹1,000. He said he was a student and couldn't afford to pay, after which he was reportedly assaulted. The incident drew members of Hindu organizations to the scene, and police later intervened. Reports say the girl was subsequently provided assistance by the police." — Score 68/100
• Meenakshi Sehrawat on Instagram: "Minorities पूरी दुनिया में क्या कर रही है ये जाने की ज़रूरत है भारत में तो हम देख ही रहे हैं लेकिन आज कोई देश से नहीं बच रहा इन minorities से! लेकिन वो लोग इसे इनसे अच्छे से डील कर रहे हैं!" — Score 48/100
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• CJP || DELHI 🪳 on Instagram: "Tonight, @thv took a turn in the audience as he watched @gracieabrams and @dojacat perform at #Vogue World: Hollywood. No stranger to a fashion show either, the @bts.bighitofficial star dressed in a look that could have easily appeared on the runway" — Score 20/100
• Yash Juneja on Instagram: "Anti Paper Leak Bill Not passed in Parliament😵😱🫢😣 . @yashjunejavines @yashjunejavlogs . #bjp #cjp #congress #aap #politics" — Score 45/100
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• Birdpost™ on Instagram: "political parties like BJP extend invitations to a wide range of individuals to join their ranks. It explores how such openness shapes public perceptions about party growth and the backgrounds of those involved in active politics today. Many young viewers tune in to understand the dynamics of political participation and what it means for democracy when doors remain open to diverse profiles. The discussion stays focused on broader trends in Indian politics without favoring any side, encouraging thoughtful conversations on accountability and representation that matter to the next generation. #BJPPolitics #YouthInIndia #PoliticalInclusion #IndianDemocracy #PartyTrends" — Score 66/100
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• Piromau on Instagram — Score 25/100
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• Julian Moments on Instagram: "📩 The Epstein email that left John Kiriakou speechless. A reported email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Thiel began with a simple statement: “Brexit is just the beginning.” Peter Thiel replied: “The beginning of what?” Epstein’s response shifted the conversation far beyond politics: “A return to tribalism. A push against globalization. New alliances.” What caught everyone’s attention wasn’t that the email was criminal. It was how strangely philosophical—and even predictive—it sounded. For John Kiriakou, who has spent decades around intelligence, geopolitics, and world affairs, this raised a deeper question: Why was Epstein discussing ideas like these with some of the world’s most powerful and influential people? That was the unsettling part. Not what the email supposedly proved... But what it suggested about the circles Epstein moved in." — Score 78/100
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