4 Best Apps To Find Clothes By Picture

We’ve all been there. You spot a great jacket on Instagram, a dress in a movie, or a pair of sneakers on someone walking past, and you have no idea what it’s called or where to buy it. Typing “blue floral dress with puffy sleeves” into a search bar rarely helps. That’s where image search for clothes comes in. Below, we list the best apps that find clothes by picture, then show you step by step how to do it on Android, iPhone and desktop.

Best Apps to Find Clothes by Picture at a Glance

1. Google Lens (and Circle to Search)

Google Lens is the most powerful free tool for finding clothes from a photo. You can take a picture of a clothing item, a pattern or a full outfit, or use a screenshot or saved photo, and Lens returns visually matching products with prices and links to stores, along with similar images.

On many Android phones, including Pixel and recent Samsung Galaxy devices, Circle to Search lets you do this without leaving the app you’re in. Just circle the item on your screen. On iPhone, the Google app and Chrome offer a similar “search screen with Google Lens” feature.

You can also add text to a Lens search, such as “in black” or “long sleeve”, to narrow down the results. That makes it the best option when you want to find this dress (or the closest thing to it) anywhere on the web.

2. Pinterest Lens

Pinterest is perfect for fashion inspiration, and its built-in Lens visual search lets you search with your camera or a photo from your gallery. Tap the search icon, then the camera icon in the search bar, and Pinterest shows similar Pins, outfit ideas and, in many cases, shoppable products that link to stores.

Pinterest works best when you’re not after the exact item but want similar styles, colour combinations or ways to wear something. You can save what you find to boards to plan outfits later.

3. Amazon Shopping (Amazon Lens)

Amazon’s visual fashion search used to be called StyleSnap. Today, visual search in the Amazon Shopping app lives under Amazon Lens. Tap the camera icon in the search bar, then take a photo or upload an image, and Amazon shows matching or similar items it sells.

Amazon Lens also lets you add text to refine a photo search, for example “like this, but in white”. In some regions, Lens Live can identify products in real time while you point your camera. It’s ideal if you want a similar item quickly with Amazon delivery.

4. ASOS Style Match

ASOS, the online fashion store, has a visual search tool called Style Match in its app. Tap the camera icon in the search bar, take a photo or upload one from your library, and ASOS analyses the colour, pattern and type of clothing to suggest the closest items in its catalogue. It’s available in the ASOS app on iOS and Android.

Because ASOS stocks thousands of brands and its own lines, Style Match is a great way to find affordable lookalikes of celebrity or designer outfits.

How to Find Clothes from a Photo or Screenshot (Step by Step)

Google Lens works on almost any device, so here’s how to use it.

On Android

1. Open the photo or screenshot of the outfit, or open the app (like Instagram) where you saw it.
2. If your phone supports Circle to Search, long-press the home button or navigation bar, then circle or tap the clothing item.
3. Otherwise, open the Google app and tap the camera (Lens) icon in the search bar, then choose your photo or point your camera at the item.
4. Tap or drag the box around the specific item you want to find.
5. Scroll the results to see shopping matches, prices and stores. Tap one to visit the store.

On iPhone

1. Install and open the Google app (or Chrome).
2. Tap the camera (Lens) icon in the search bar.
3. Take a photo of the clothing or choose a screenshot from your photo library.
4. Adjust the selection box around the item.
5. Browse the visual matches and shopping results.

Tip: When you’re browsing a website in Chrome or the Google app, open the menu and choose the Lens option to search what’s on your screen without taking a screenshot.

On desktop (Windows or Mac)

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Right-click an image of the clothing on any website and choose the option to search the image with Google.
3. To use a saved photo, go to Google Images and click the camera icon in the search box, then upload the image or paste its link.
4. Drag the selection box over the item and look at the matching products on the right.

Tips for Better Matches

• Crop to one item: Select just the dress, shoe or bag instead of the whole outfit so the search focuses on what you want.
• Use a clear, well-lit photo: Blurry or dark images give poor results. Zoom in on screenshots if needed.
• Look for distinctive details: Prints, logos, buttons and unusual cuts help the app find the exact item.
• Add text to refine: In Google Lens and Amazon Lens, type a colour, material or brand to narrow results.
• Try more than one app: Google Lens is best for exact matches, while Pinterest and ASOS are better for similar styles.
• Check the seller: Image search often surfaces lookalikes from unfamiliar stores. Read reviews before buying from a site you don’t know.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an app to find clothes you like from a picture?

Yes. Google Lens, Pinterest Lens, Amazon Lens and ASOS Style Match all let you find clothes by picture. Google Lens is the most versatile because it searches stores across the web.

How do I find a dress from a picture?

Open Google Lens (or use Circle to Search on Android), select the photo or screenshot of the dress, tap the dress to select it, and check the shopping results for matching or similar dresses.

Can I search for clothes using a screenshot?

Yes. All the apps in this list accept images from your gallery, so you can screenshot an outfit from social media and search with it.

Is Google Lens free?

Yes. Google Lens is free on Android, iPhone (through the Google app and Chrome) and desktop (through Chrome and Google Images).

What happened to Amazon StyleSnap?

Amazon’s fashion photo search is now part of Amazon Lens in the Amazon Shopping app. Tap the camera icon in the search bar to use it.

Conclusion

So, that’s it. If you want to find clothes by picture, start with Google Lens or Circle to Search for the best chance of finding the exact item. Use Pinterest for outfit ideas, Amazon Lens for quick buys, and ASOS Style Match for affordable lookalikes. With a clear photo and a tight crop, you’ll be surprised how often you can track down that outfit you’ve been looking for.

Have you found a great outfit using one of these apps? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TheTechHacker for more guides like this.