Sony moves forward with “Camera Verify” for image verification

As AI-generated and manipulated content becomes increasingly sophisticated, the need for reliable and verifiable images has never been greater, especially for media professionals. Sony‘s Camera Authenticity Solution now offers a beta feature that enables external sharing of image authenticity information via a specific URL.

Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution is designed to meet this need by embedding C2PA ​ (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) digital signatures and Sony’s proprietary 3D depth information directly into the image at the moment of capture.

This solution records C2PA digital signatures and Sony’s proprietary 3D depth information in the camera at the moment of capture, allowing the image’s authenticity information to be verified on the Image Validation site. With the newly added “Camera Verify” (beta), news organisations can now issue external sharing URLs for images with embedded digital signatures allowing third parties to view verification results through reliable URLs directly issued by the verification site. With this feature, organisations can select specific authenticity items to share during the content publication and distribution process, enabling faster dissemination of credible, verifiable content.

In addition, the Digital Signature License—which allows for embedding digital signatures directly into images captured with supported Sony cameras—is now available for purchase via the Creators’ Cloud website, expanding accessibility to more professionals5.

Sony plans to expand support for video content after autumn 2025 as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting trusted digital media. Alongside its activities on the C2PA steering committee, Sony aims to further improve content reliability in the media field.