Commands and Shortcuts Fresh

Quick commands and natural language queries for SynthID verification in the Gemini App.

@synthid Shortcut

The fastest way to invoke SynthID verification is the @synthid shortcut. After uploading a file, type:

@synthid

This immediately triggers watermark verification on the uploaded file.

Natural Language Queries

You can also use natural language to request verification. After uploading a file, any of these prompts will work:

Image Verification Prompts

Prompt	Description
Was this image created by AI?	General AI detection query
Check this image for SynthID watermarks	Explicit SynthID check
Is this AI generated?	Short-form query
Verify this image	Direct verification request
@synthid verify this image	Shortcut with context
Does this image have a digital watermark?	Watermark-focused query
Was this photo made with Google AI?	Google-specific query

Video Verification Prompts

Prompt	Description
Was this video created by AI?	General video check
Check this video for SynthID watermarks	Explicit SynthID check
@synthid verify this video	Shortcut with context
Is this video AI-generated?	Short-form query

Audio Verification Prompts

Prompt	Description
Was this audio created by AI?	General audio check
Check this audio for SynthID watermarks	Explicit SynthID check
@synthid verify this audio	Shortcut with context
Is this AI-generated speech?	Speech-specific query

Tips for Best Results

1. Be direct — Simple, clear queries produce the best results
2. Upload first, ask second — Always upload the file before typing your verification prompt
3. One file at a time — SynthID verifies single files, not batches
4. Use @synthid — The shortcut is the fastest and most reliable trigger
5. Specify content type if the result seems off — include "image", "video", or "audio" in your prompt

Example Conversation Flow

You: [Upload an image file]
You: @synthid

Gemini: I've analyzed this image for SynthID watermarks.
        Result: SynthID watermark detected. This image was
        likely created or edited using a Google AI model.

You: [Upload a video file]
You: Was this video created by AI?

Gemini: I've checked this video for SynthID watermarks.
        Result: No SynthID watermark detected. This video
        was likely not created using Google AI tools. Note:
        It could still have been created by other AI systems.