X-Ray Analyzer
A plain-language walkthrough of what's visible in a scan image, for learning, not diagnosis.
What the X-Ray Analyzer does
You've got a copy of a scan in hand and the radiologist's report is still days away, or written in terms that need a decoder. Upload an X-ray, CT, MRI or ultrasound image and the AI describes what it can see: the likely body part and view, visible bones or soft tissue outlines, image quality, and anything that stands out visually. It's built for patients trying to understand their own films, students studying anatomy from real images, and anyone curious what a scan actually shows before a doctor walks them through it. The result reads like structured notes, not a verdict, and it always points you back to a qualified clinician for anything that matters.
See a sample result
Input: A phone photo of a lateral knee X-ray printed in an anatomy course handout, with an "L" side marker in the corner. The details box says: "Anatomy class, please label the main landmarks." (The image at the top of this page is an illustration.)
- Image quality64%
- Positioning70%
- Landmark visibility80%
Modality and view
A plain radiograph (X-ray) of a left knee in a lateral (side) view, going by the "L" marker and the profile of the bones.
Anatomical landmarks
- Femur: the lower thigh bone, ending in the rounded condyles at the joint.
- Patella: the kneecap, the oval bone sitting in front of the lower femur.
- Tibia: the main shin bone below the joint, with the flat tibial plateau on top and the tibial tuberosity bump at the front, where the patellar tendon attaches.
- Fibula: the thinner bone behind and beside the upper tibia, its head partly overlapping it in this view.
- Joint space: the darker gap between femur and tibia, where cartilage and menisci sit. Cartilage itself doesn't show on X-ray.
Image quality and positioning
The photo of the printout is slightly angled and has some glare at the top, which softens bone edges. The two femoral condyles don't line up perfectly, so the knee may be a little rotated.
Important
This is an educational description of landmarks, not a medical read. It doesn't say whether this knee is normal or abnormal. Any real scan should be reviewed by a radiologist or your doctor.
How it works
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Upload a clear copy of your scan
Photograph the film or printout your clinic gave you, or export the image from a patient portal. Keep the whole frame in the shot, flat and evenly lit, so orientation markers and labels stay legible.
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The AI reads the image
It looks at contrast, shape and layout to describe what's visible: bone outlines, soft tissue borders, and which body part and view the image appears to show, along with the imaging modality if it's evident.
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You get a plain-language breakdown
The response covers anatomical landmarks, image quality and positioning, plus anything visually unusual, written in terms you don't need a medical degree to follow.
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Add context if it helps
Use the details box to note the body part, why the scan was taken, or a specific question, and the description will speak to that instead of giving a generic overview.
Use cases
Learning the vocabulary before an appointment
Get the names of the bones and landmarks on your own film so you can follow your doctor's explanation and write down questions. The explanation of what it means still comes from them.
Studying radiographic positioning
Radiography and nursing students can check whether a practice image shows the expected view, side marker and landmarks, then compare that with their instructor's feedback.
Learning anatomy from a real scan
Students and curious patients use it to identify bones and landmarks on an actual film rather than a textbook diagram.
Checking a scan before sending it to a specialist
Confirm the framing, orientation and clarity look reasonable before you upload a scan to a telehealth portal or email it ahead of a consult.
Tips for better results
- Crop out reflections and glare from lightboxes, screens or camera flash before uploading.
- Keep the whole film in frame so orientation markers and view labels stay visible.
- Upload the highest-resolution copy you have; a blurry photo hides fine bone detail.
- Add the body part and reason for the scan in the details box for a more specific description.
- Treat the summary as background for your next conversation with a clinician, not a verdict on its own.
Limitations
This tool describes what is visually present in an image; it does not diagnose, rule anything in or out, or replace a radiologist's read. It has no access to your medical history, can't compare against prior scans it hasn't seen, and can miss findings that aren't visually obvious in a photo of a film. Never treat the output as confirmation that a scan looks fine or as a reason to skip a follow-up appointment. Always have any real X-ray, CT, MRI or ultrasound reviewed by a qualified clinician or radiologist, and ask your doctor about anything on this page you don't understand or that concerns you.
Frequently asked questions
Can this tool diagnose what's wrong with me?
No. It only describes what's visible in the image, such as shapes, contrast and rough anatomy. A diagnosis requires a qualified clinician who can examine you and interpret the scan in context.
What kinds of images work best?
X-rays, CT slices, MRI images and ultrasound stills. A flat, glare-free copy with the side markers visible gives the clearest description. Photos of other subjects aren't what it's for.
Why did it say my photo doesn't look like a scan?
The AI describes what it sees, so a phone photo of a person, an object or a heavily cropped screen may come back described as exactly that. Retake the photo flat, with the whole film in frame and no glare.
Is a radiologist reviewing my scan?
No, there is no human reviewer involved. You're reading an AI-generated description, which is why every result tells you to confirm anything important with a licensed professional.
Can I use this instead of going to urgent care?
No. If you have pain, an injury, or a scan your doctor is waiting on, contact a healthcare provider directly rather than relying on a description here.
Does the description tell me if my scan is normal?
It won't offer reassurance either way. It notes what's visible and flags anything that looks unusual, but whether a finding matters is for a clinician to decide.
Can I upload multiple views of the same scan?
Upload one image per run and add context about the view (frontal, lateral, oblique) in the details box so the description matches what you're looking at.
Plans start at $9 a month. See pricing