Microsoft continues to provide this valuable technology for free to qualified organizations including technology companies, developers, and non-profit organizations for the purpose of combatting child exploitation. Microsoft has also provided PhotoDNA for free to law enforcement, primarily through forensic tool developers. PhotoDNA has been widely incorporated into innovative visual image and forensic tools used by law enforcement around the world.





In 2015, Microsoft made PhotoDNA available as a service on Azure. The PhotoDNA Cloud Service enables smaller companies and other organizations that want to give users the freedom to upload content while ensuring the integrity of their platforms.





“Our goal is to stop that victimization. Using PhotoDNA, we will be able to match those images, working with online service providers around the country, so we can stop the redistribution of the photos.” – Ernie Allen, former President & CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children





“By working collaboratively with industry and sharing PhotoDNA technology, we’re continuing the fight to help protect children.” – Courtney Gregoire, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit