What to do if your photos were leaked online
If your photos have already been leaked online, do not delay. Preserve at least one known URL and start the removal process while additional copies are being searched.
Step-by-step
The exact removal grounds and reporting channels depend on the platform, jurisdiction and circumstances.
1. Preserve the page URL
Save the exact URL, take a screenshot and record the date. A public page address is usually more useful for removal work than a forwarded image alone.
2. Avoid unnecessary redistribution
Do not send private or intimate images to more people or services than necessary. A URL is usually enough for an initial review.
3. Collect known copies
Check names, usernames, distinctive phrases and reverse-image search. Deep search can be useful when the material may have spread.
4. Work at the source
Websites, forums, profiles and hosts have different reporting rules. Source-level removal is usually more durable than search delisting alone.
5. Check search engines
Search engines may continue showing an old result or preview after a source changes, so search visibility should be checked separately.
6. Monitor for reuploads
If the material has already spread, repeat discovery later or use ongoing monitoring for new public copies.
Frequently asked questions
Should I contact the website immediately?
First preserve the URL, screenshots and basic publication details. This avoids losing information that may be useful for a removal request.
What if I do not know where else the image appears?
Keep the known URL and original image. Deep search can help locate additional public copies using the image and other identifiers.
Does removal from search delete the photo from the website?
No. Search results and the source website are separate layers. Source removal and search visibility should be handled separately.
What if someone is threatening to publish intimate images?
Preserve the messages and evidence. If there is extortion or an immediate safety risk, consider contacting local law enforcement or a qualified lawyer. Track any published URLs separately.
Send the links you know — we'll take it from there
Add any URLs you know and briefly describe the situation. Tick deep search if you want help locating more public copies.