Researchers Image Integrity Tool

Imagetwin equips researchers with AI-powered image analysis tools to ensure their figures are free of integrity concerns before submission. Publish with peace of mind.

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Enhance Image Integrity Before Submission

Detect errors early, ensure accuracy, and protect your reputation before journal submission.

Avoid Submission Errors

Detect accidental duplications, mislabeling, and overlooked image manipulations before submitting to journals

Ensure Accuracy & Transparency

Use Imagetwin’s built-in Forensic Tools and Confidence Scores to verify and refine your images

Safeguard Your Reputation

Reduce the risk of delays, rejections, or post-publication corrections due to image integrity issues

Solution for Researchers

Imagetwin automates image checks, allowing you to identify and fix issues early, improving your chances of a smooth peer-review process and successful publication. With Imagetwin’s AI-driven tools, you can focus on what matters most: advancing your research with confidence.

Why Image Integrity is Critical for Researchers

Scientific images are central to research credibility. However, unintentional errors, image duplications, and manipulations can lead to:

Delays in Peer Review

Integrity issues flagged during review can slow down or even prevent publication.

Reputation Risks

Submitting papers with undetected image integrity issues could impact your academic credibility.

Post-Publication Retractions

Mistakes found after publication can lead to costly corrections or retractions, affecting career progress.

What Our Clients Say

Hear from researchers and integrity experts using Imagetwin.

Imagetwin has been a fantastic tool to help me find duplicated photo panels in scientific papers. As an image duplication ‘detective’, I scan many scientific papers daily, and Imagetwin has greatly increased the speed and accuracy of this work.

Elisabeth Bik

Research Integrity Expert

Imagetwin is fast and easy to use. I have found that it has an impressive hit rate for spotting duplicates in image data, especially when comparing microscopy images across the published record… I believe it is set to become a highly effective tool supporting the reviewing process in scholarly publishing.

Jana Christopher

Research Integrity Expert

As a global publisher, research integrity is non-negotiable for us. Imagetwin supports our commitment to protecting the quality and reputation of the research we publish. The tool fits smoothly into our editorial workflow and helps us uphold high standards. We value the fact that the Imagetwin team actively engages with publishers to refine the product.

Sage

Andrew Smeall, Vice President, Production Innovation, Research, Sage

Taylor & Francis began using Imagetwin within Dove Medical Press in 2022 as a standalone solution to strengthen image screening. Since then, the platform has been integrated via API into our submission system on selected journals, enabling scalable and automated screening across our workflow. Imagetwin’s duplication detection capabilities, supported by its extensive database, enhance our ability to conduct broader screening and ensure the authenticity of submitted figures. This integration supports efficiency, strengthens confidence in the editorial process, and reinforces our commitment to protecting the integrity and reputation of the research we publish.

Taylor & Francis

Shay O'Neill, Consulting Editor Manager, Taylor & Francis

IOP Publishing have been using Imagetwin since 2022 to help assess image validity in manuscripts. We use it across our journal portfolio, but it’s been especially useful on microscopy images and identifying duplication. Having the flexibility to check any manuscript at any stage has proved very useful, as it can be used at initial submission, revision, or post-publication. We’re also really proud to share our dataset of images with ImageTwin to help the tool find more duplications – we all benefit when we work together as a community.

IOP

Kim Eggleton, Head of Research Integrity and Peer Review, IOP Publishing

How Imagetwin Works

Upload your document or images

Start the scan

Review detected issues

Download or share the report

See How Imagetwin Works

We have prepared example papers you can scan for free using our software. Create an account and see how it works.

Features Tailored for Researchers

Simple tools to verify your figures before submission.

Forensic Tools

Examine flagged images in detail with zoom, contrast adjustment, and keypoint matching to verify integrity concerns

Data Privacy

Your data is never stored in our global dataset after scanning, and all uploads are fully encrypted for security

Confidence Scores

Assigns a probability score from 0% to 100% to help assess the severity of detected issues, allowing reviewers to prioritize critical cases

Report

Generate a detailed PDF report summarizing all detected issues for internal review or journal submission

PDF Report

Generates a detailed summary of all detected integrity concerns in a structured PDF report

Start-Up Workshops

Equip your teams with hands-on training for smooth tool adoption, boosting efficiency and accuracy.

Do You Have Any Questions?

Let us know, and we are happy to get in touch.

Alisia Blagermann

Strategic Account Manager

[email protected]

Frequently asked questions

Why should I check my images before submission?

Scientific journals have strict image integrity guidelines. Even unintentional duplications or manipulations can cause delays, rejections, or corrections after publication. Using Imagetwin before submission ensures that your figures are peer-review ready.

How does Imagetwin help me during peer review?

If integrity concerns are raised during peer review, you may be required to address flagged issues. With Imagetwin, you can preemptively detect and resolve concerns, reducing the risk of unexpected hurdles.

What types of image issues does Imagetwin detect?

Imagetwin detects:

Duplications within manuscripts
Duplications across literature
Splicing and copy-move forgeries
AI-generated images
Contrast or brightness modifications that obscure data

Is Imagetwin only for detecting fraud?

No. Imagetwin is designed to help researchers catch honest mistakes before submission, and maintain integrity in scientific research. Many integrity issues arise unintentionally, and this tool ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance with journal standards.

How does Imagetwin ensure my data is secure?

All uploaded manuscripts and images are fully encrypted, and scans are never stored in our global dataset after processing. Your research remains confidential at all times.

Can I use Imagetwin for images that have already been published?

Yes. Researchers can use Imagetwin to check previously published figures to ensure they meet integrity standards or as part of a post-publication review process.

Can I generate a report to submit with my manuscript?

Yes. Imagetwin provides a detailed PDF report that summarizes flagged image integrity concerns. This can be used for internal review or submitted with your manuscript for transparency.

How long does a scan take?

Most scans complete within seconds, even for multiple images or large manuscripts.

How can I access Imagetwin?

Researchers can purchase a single scan, or flexible scan bundles based on their needs. See pricing.