Question 1

What does the Originality Scanner check for?

Accepted Answer

Our scanner checks for text similarity against published sources, academic papers, and web content. It also detects AI-generated content from models like ChatGPT, Claude, and others.

Question 2

How is this different from standard plagiarism checkers?

Accepted Answer

Unlike standard tools that only check web pages, our university-grade originality scanner cross-references deep academic databases. Crucially, it combines traditional similarity checking with advanced AI writing detection (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) in a single, unified report.

Question 3

What file formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

We currently support PDF and DOCX file formats. Simply drag and drop your file or click to browse and upload.

Question 4

How accurate is the detection?

Accepted Answer

Our similarity detection uses advanced algorithms to compare your text against billions of sources. AI detection leverages state-of-the-art models trained to distinguish between human and AI-written content.

Question 5

Can the AI detector produce false positives?

Accepted Answer

While our AI originality scanner is highly accurate, no tool is 100% perfect. We recommend using the AI score as a strong indicator to review the text manually rather than setting it as an absolute rule. Extensive academic writing can occasionally trigger false flags.

Question 6

Is my document kept private?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Your documents are encrypted during transmission, processed securely, and immediately deleted after analysis. We never store, share, or use your content for training.

Question 7

How many credits does a scan cost?

Accepted Answer

Credits are charged per scan. The cost depends solely on the detection mode you choose — Similarity-only or AI-only scans cost fewer credits, while a combined Similarity + AI scan costs more. Document size does not affect the price.

Question 8

What languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

Similarity detection supports most languages — you can check documents written in English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and many more. AI content detection currently supports English, Japanese, and Spanish, with more languages coming soon.

Question 9

Are there any content length limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Similarity detection supports documents up to 80,000 characters. AI content detection requires between 500 and 30,000 words, and the content must be in paragraph format. Short phrases, bullet points, or code snippets are not suitable for AI detection.

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Who is the Originality Scanner for?

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