Photo-Based
Upload any clear image from your phone or camera
Rock Identifier°
Rock identifier online free: identify rocks and stones instantly
Upload a photo of any rock or stone and let our AI-based Rock Identifier° instantly tell you what kind of rock it is.
Free web tool
Try the free Rock Identifier° tool
Absolutely free. No sign-up. Just snap, upload, and identify.
About this free tool
What is this tool?
Our free rock identifier uses advanced AI to analyze rock images and tell you exactly what kind of rock or stone you have. Whether it’s a common backyard find or a mysterious crystal, just upload a photo — and we’ll identify it for you in seconds.
- No app download needed
- Fast, accurate results
- Works on stones, crystals, and minerals
Why use it?
AI-Powered
Trained on thousands of rock types and mineral samples.
Instant Results
Get identifications in just a few seconds
Educational
Learn about the rocks you find and where they come from
Prefer to ID by hand? Read how to identify rocks. Looking for gems? Try the crystal and gemstone identifier.
iOS app
Rock Identifier
For the most accurate identification and added features like saving your scans, exploring rock libraries, and identifying rocks offline, try our iOS app.
See the Rock Identifier app
Screenshots from the App Store — the same app you can download on iPhone.
Inside the iOS app
Capture rocks, stones, gems
Point your camera on a rock, use zoom for a better focus
Smart recognition
Uses AI to accurately identify dozens of rocks in seconds.
Chat & Learn with AI
Have a conversation with AI about your rocks.
Collect your rocks
Keep track of all your rock discoveries in your collection.
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