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There is no foolproof method to confirm that images are recognized by Google, but the URL Inspection tool is the closest and most reliable method. If the images appear in the tool's screenshot, they are likely recognized.
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TL;DR

Google recommends the URL Inspection tool to check image recognition. If they appear in the screenshot, they are likely recognized.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Comment accéder à l'outil URL Inspection de Google ?
L'outil est disponible dans la Google Search Console, accessible à partir du tableau de bord principal.
Mon image apparait dans l'outil, est-elle bien indexée ?
Sa présence dans l'outil est un bon signe, mais cela ne garantit pas son classement dans les résultats de recherche.
Quelle est la différence entre reconnaissance et indexation ?
La reconnaissance concerne la capacité de Google à voir l'image, tandis que l'indexation implique qu'elle est ajoutée à la base de données pour les résultats de recherche.
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