For genealogy enthusiasts

Comparing visible traits across generations adds a perspective the tree alone can't. Look Like Me measures what the eye intuitively detects — without replacing a DNA test, complementing it.

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Enrich your tree with visual resemblance

A family tree lists names and dates. Adding a visual-resemblance dimension across generations brings the tree alive and helps validate (or question) lineage hypotheses.

  • Identify traits that "travel" across 2 or 3 generations
  • Compare a descendant to an ancestor via a digitised archive photo
  • Visually document the heritable share of certain traits in your lineage
  • Support or challenge a family claim ("You have great-grandmother's eyes exactly")

Compare old archive photos

Our AI works on black-and-white, sepia and digitised daguerreotype photos. It performs automatic facial alignment to compensate for differences in angle and capture quality.

Tips for old photos:

  • Scan at 600 dpi minimum, crop to the face
  • Use a front-facing photo if possible (old portraits are often profile or ¾ — that lowers accuracy)
  • Avoid heavily damaged or blurry photos

Limits vs DNA — and complementarity

Facial recognition measures visible resemblance, not genetic lineage. Two unrelated people can look alike (lookalikes). Conversely, two related people can look little alike (the genetic lottery).

To confirm a lineage, only a DNA test is authoritative. Look Like Me is useful upstream (forming hypotheses), downstream (illustrating a confirmed link), or to study trait expression across past generations whose DNA is not available.

See our detailed DNA test vs facial AI comparison to understand the respective roles.

FAQ

Can I compare a recent photo with one from 1900?
Yes, provided both are sharp and front-facing. Accuracy drops on ¾ or profile portraits.
Can the AI confirm a lineage?
No. It measures visual resemblance, not a genetic link. To confirm lineage, a DNA test remains essential. See our comparison.
Can I export scores to my genealogy software?
Not yet — structured export (GEDCOM, JSON) is on the roadmap. For now, you can copy-paste scores from your dashboard.
How do you handle adopted children in a tree?
Look Like Me compares only the faces you provide — it doesn't "know" if it's a biological link or not. Use it wisely. Our adoption article details perceived resemblance in those families.

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