Frequentry Asked Questions

Q:What is GazoPa?

A:GazoPa is a next generation similar image search engine that uses image features such as a color and a shape that are extracted from an image.

Q:How do I seach for a similar image using GazoPa?

A: There are various kinds of methods to search for similar images.

  1. Upload an image from your PC.
  2. Draw a picture.
  3. Paste image URL into the search field
  4. Enter keyword to the search field and click any images on the result page.
  5. Install the GazoPa plugin for Firefox. Right-click on any web image.
  6. Install GazoPa bookmarklet and click on any web images.
  7. Click 'I'm searching for luck' button and click on any images
Combined search Set key image by any of above methods and enter keyword.

Q: What does 'moderate1' 'moderate2' mean?

A: Moderate1 can search for images in average. Moderate2 can search for images that are given priority to composition.

Q: What is savebox?

A: Your favorite images up to 100 can be stored at savebox by clicking save button. If the number of stored images exceeds 100, an oldest image is deleted from savebox in turn.

Q: What does the button 'I'm searching for luck' mean?

A: Images are displayed at random. You can have a chance to encounter wonderful images.

Q: What limits for images to upload?

A: File size : 4 megabyte

Q: Is GazoPa a start-up?

A: No, but partially, Yes. GazoPa is a venture project in Hitachi. Our team is full of venture spirits.

Q: Does GazoPa search for a same image?

A: No, but partially, Yes. GazoPa search for 'similar' images rather than 'same' images. As you may see, same images are displayed as search results. But it is because these images are regarded as similar ones rather than same ones. We think GazoPa is a search engine that can help you to find various kinds of images, we focus on similarity rather than sameness.

Q: I can't get good search results.

A: Please try search parameters such as color, shape, moderate2, face.
We believe the more data we have, the better results we can return. Since we're crawling the web continuously, please come back later.
We're improving our search algorithm. Please be patient for a while.

Q: How many drawings can I store at my account?

A: Up to 50 pieces.