Verification Decision Tree Fresh
A complete decision tree for determining how to verify any content type using SynthID and fallback methods.
Full Decision Tree
Decision Points Explained
Content Type Selection
SynthID currently supports three content types:
- Images — Photos, illustrations, graphics (JPEG, PNG, WebP)
- Videos — Video clips (MP4 and common formats, max 90 seconds)
- Audio — Speech, music, sound (MP3, WAV, max 1 hour)
SynthID does not verify text content or documents.
Size and Duration Checks
| Check | Limit | Action if Exceeded |
|---|---|---|
| File size (all types) | 100 MB | Compress or split the file |
| Video duration | 90 seconds | Trim to relevant section |
| Audio duration | 1 hour | Trim to relevant section |
Daily Quota Checks
| Content Type | Daily Limit |
|---|---|
| Images | ~20 verification checks |
| Videos | 10 checks / 5 minutes total |
| Audio | 3 hours total duration |
Result Interpretation
When to Use This Decision Tree
- You have a piece of content and need to determine if it was AI-generated
- You need a structured, repeatable process for content verification
- You want to ensure you check all relevant factors before making a determination
- You are training team members on the verification workflow