Can you connect a video to a device without having the device?

Imagine this: you've recovered a video you believe was recorded using a suspect’s device. However, you don’t have physical access to that device. What you do have is a folder of still images that were likely taken with the device.

Can you still prove a connection?

Yes. With Amped Authenticate and its Video PRNU capabilities, you can:

1. Build a Camera Reference Pattern (CRP) from the images.

2. Create a second CRP from the video.

3. Compare both patterns, even if the resolution and framing differ.

This is just one example of how Amped Authenticate helps forensic professionals analyze visual evidence.

One Platform. Full visual verification workflow.
Amped Authenticate supports both image and video files and enables investigators to:

• Detect tampering using double compression analysis and metadata inconsistencies.
• Run PRNU analysis to identify the exact source device, even among identical models.
• Detect deepfakes with advanced filters targeting AI-generated visuals.
• Generate automatic forensic reports including filter usage, scientific references, and workflow details.
• Work completely offline, ideal for air-gapped or high-security environments.
• Process files in batch for efficient large-scale invetsiagtions
  
  

The AI Challenge in CSAM investigations
The growing use of AI and deepfakes is making it harder to tell real content from fake. This is especially serious in CSAM investigations, where accuracy is critical. Amped Authenticate helps tackle this problem with filters designed to detect deepfakes, combined with PRNU analysis to trace where images or videos come from, even when devices share the same brand and model. These tools support reliable, evidence-based decisions in highly sensitive cases.

Why PRNU matters

Camera identification through Photo-Response Non-Uniformity (PRNU) has become a cornerstone in modern forensic imaging. With support for both images and videos, Amped Authenticate allows investigators to link visual evidence to specific devices, even without physical access to the hardware.

In CSAM investigations, for example, this capability is critical. PRNU can confirm whether illicit images or videos originate from a specific suspect device. Combined with its ability to detect scaling, cropping, and to survive compression, PRNU video analysis has unlocked new investigative possibilities.

Real-World relevance: from hypothesis to conviction

Amped Authenticate is used in a wide range of investigative contexts where verifying the authenticity of visual material is essential. Examples include:

• Child exploitation investigators, where device attribution is key.
• Insurance and fraud analysis involving manipulated images.
• OSINT workflows to validate authenticity of publicly sourced media.
• Verification of journalistic or social media content to support factual reporting.
  
  

Contact us if you want to learn more about Amped Authenticate.