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Build a Reverse Image Search Shortcut for iPhone

You see an image and want to know where it came from, find higher-resolution versions, or identify what's in the photo. Reverse image search is the answer — but doing it on iPhone normally means downloading a separate app or going through a clunky browser workflow. A reverse image search shortcut for iPhone adds a one-tap option to your share sheet so you can search any photo instantly.

How this reverse image search shortcut works

Share any photo to the shortcut from your Photos app, Safari, or anywhere else. The shortcut opens the image in Google Lens or your preferred reverse search engine automatically, returning visual matches, related images, and source information within seconds.

How to build this shortcut

1

Go to getturin.com and describe your shortcut (e.g., 'Reverse image search a photo using Google Lens from the share sheet').

2

Wait a few seconds for Turin's AI to build the reverse search shortcut.

3

Tap the 'Install' button to add it directly to your Apple Shortcuts app.

Why use this shortcut

Works from any app

Trigger the search from Photos, Safari, Messages, or any app that supports the share sheet.

No dedicated app required

Search by image without installing a separate reverse image search app.

Choose your search engine

Configure the shortcut to use Google Lens, TinEye, or any reverse image search service you prefer.

Ready to build this?

Build this shortcut in seconds.

Just describe it in plain English and tap install. No coding, no App Store, no subscription.

Build this shortcut free

Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Installs in one tap.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Build a Reverse Image Search Shortcut shortcut free?

Yes. You can build and install this shortcut using Turin's free tier. No subscription, no App Store download required — just describe what you want and tap install.

Which iPhone, iPad, and Mac models does this shortcut support?

This shortcut works on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 16 / iPadOS 16 / macOS Ventura or later. Install it directly from Safari in one tap.

Does this shortcut need an internet connection to run?

No. Once installed the shortcut runs entirely on-device using Apple's built-in Shortcuts app. An internet connection is only needed during the initial build and install step.

Can I customise this shortcut after installing it?

Absolutely. You can describe any changes to Turin and get a new version in seconds, or open the shortcut in the Apple Shortcuts app and edit the actions directly.