Searching for products by photo is a very useful and popular feature that allows you to quickly find interesting offers in the AliExpress catalogue. This is especially relevant for those buyers who have a picture of the product but don’t have the correct name. It also allows you to compare prices for a particular product from different sellers.
To search for an item by photo on AliExpress, you first need to download and install the official mobile app on your mobile phone. It is not possible to search by photo from your computer, as the function is not available on the Aliexpress website.
Then you will need a photo of the product saved in the internal memory of your device or you can take a photo just before you start the search.
Searching for products by photo on AliExpress
AliExpress has two official apps that exist independently of each other and are designed for different audiences.
The global mobile app functions for all countries in the world except Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Georgia. There is a separate local Aliexpress mobile app for the 11 countries mentioned.
Global AliExpres app for all countries
At first glance, such offers seem to be cheaper than others. However, if you add the cost of the product to the delivery fee, the price is the same as for other sellers, and sometimes significantly more expensive.
Previously, we prepared an article on how to find the cheapest products on AliExpress. Use the guide in this article to save even more money when shopping.
Find an item by photo on AliExpress using search engines
Since the computer version of AliExpress has no photo search, it can be done through an alternative option – the picture service in the Google search engines.
To do this (using Google as an example)
Go to the “Pictures” service and click on the camera icon;
Upload the required photo;
Once the file is uploaded, the search engine will show all sites and documents where the image is present. Click on Find Image Source;
On the page that opens, type “Aliexpress” in the search box and click on search. You will then get a list of links, select the one you want and click on it.
Searching by picture on Aliexpress using an extension
Another of the most accurate options for finding an item on Aliexpress by photo is a browser extension.
Such a program is easy to install and does not take up much memory on your PC. There are several ways to install browser extensions.
- Enter the query “Aliexpress search by picture extension” into the search engine. The first lines will immediately show a link to extensions for Google. Click on the one you want.
Once clicked, the page with the extension will open. Click on “Install”.
- Using Google Chrome browser as an example.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and click “Settings”.
- Once you get to the settings page, click on the “Extensions” link in the left block.
- On the extensions page, click on the “sandwich” icon in the left corner and click on “Open Chrome shop”
- The shop will then open and in the search box you need to type in the query “aliexpress picture search”. This will then display all the available apps.
Alternative search methods by image at Aliexpress
Finding an item by picture on Aliexpress is also possible by joining current Facebook groups.
In these groups, you can post a photo of yourself on the wall asking for help finding the product at Aliexpress.
You can also use third-party sites with a photo search function. These are:
- AliPrice — https://www.aliprice.com/
- Sellercheck — https://sellercheck.ru/
FAQs
We have prepared answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about searching for products based on images. Read the short answers to these questions.
What is Aliexpress image search?
AliExpress image search is a tool that allows you to find products on the AliExpress website by uploading an image instead of typing in a text-based search query. This feature can help you find products that you may not be able to describe in words or that you want to visually match with a specific image.
Do I need a separate plugin to find an item by photo on AliExpress?
You don’t need to use any third-party plug-ins or browser extensions to search for an item by photo. Use the official AliExpress mobile app. It’s much safer.
Can I search Aliexpress Photos from my computer?
It is not possible to search for photos on AliExpress from your computer, as the function is only available in the official mobile app.
How can I search for photo on AliExpress from my phone?
To search for an item by photo, you need to download and install the official Aliexpress app from App Store or Google Play on your mobile phone.
How to find a product by photo on AliExpress?
To find a product by photo on AliExpress, you can use the AliExpress image search tool. Simply click on the camera icon in the search bar on the AliExpress website, and either upload an image from your device or enter the URL of an image you found online. AliExpress will then show you visually similar products based on the image you provided.
AliExpress Image Search — how does it work?
AliExpress image search works by using computer vision technology to analyze the visual features of the image you upload or link to, such as colors, shapes, and patterns. The system then compares these features to the product images in AliExpress’s database and returns visually similar results.
How do you find similar products by images?
To find similar products by images on AliExpress, you can use the AliExpress image search tool. Simply upload or link to an image of a product you’re interested in, and the tool will show you visually similar products based on the image’s visual features. You can also use the “Find Similar” feature on individual product pages to see other products with similar visual characteristics.
