Frequently asked questions
Short answers, each linking to a deeper guide. Want proof instead of prose? See a mark created and independently verified in about 30 seconds.
Getting started
What does Encypher do?
Encypher embeds and verifies cryptographic content provenance (C2PA) so you can prove where content came from, across text, images, audio, and video.
See the platformHow fast can I see it work?
Open Provenance Chat or the sign-and-verify demo and watch a mark get created and independently verified in under a minute.
Open Provenance ChatDo I need the AI provider's cooperation?
No. Provenance is applied and verified independently of any AI vendor.
How verification worksIs signing free?
Yes. Signing your content is free. Independent verification is the paid layer.
See pricingHow it works
What is C2PA?
C2PA is an open content provenance standard. Encypher co-authored its text provenance section (Section A.7).
C2PA standard guideDoes the mark survive copy-paste?
For text, the mark is designed to persist through copy-paste, so you can verify even a short excerpt.
How the mark survives distributionHow is this different from AI detectors?
Detectors estimate a probability. Provenance proves origin cryptographically.
Provenance vs detectionWhat content types are supported?
Text, images, audio, video, and documents across many media types.
See supported formatsRights and enforcement
Can I attach licensing terms to content?
Yes. Rights metadata can travel with the content itself.
LicensingDoes this help with copyright enforcement?
It provides tamper-evident evidence of origin and time. Legal outcomes depend on your circumstances and counsel.
For publishersWhat is willful infringement?
It is knowing or reckless infringement. A durable provenance record can be part of the evidentiary picture. Consult counsel.
AI and copyright infringementFor AI companies
How do AI labs use Encypher?
Mark generated outputs and verify the provenance of source and training content.
For AI companiesEU AI Act compliance
Does Encypher help with EU AI Act Article 50?
It helps demonstrate compliance with the machine-readable marking and detection obligations. It does not by itself guarantee compliance.
EU AI Act guideCan I prove marking works today?
Yes. See a mark created and independently verified in about 30 seconds.
Prove it in 30 secondsPricing
What is free and what is paid?
Signing is free. Independent verification is the paid layer.
See pricing