What ethnicity do I look like?
People guess your background all the time, and they rarely agree. FaceMetric reads the structure of your face from a single selfie and shows which world regions your features resemble most, with a clear percentage for each.
- A map to explore
- Features explained
- Your own report
One selfie · Report in about a minute · Photo not stored
A report you can
actually explore.
Switch between the screens. See the map, the feature notes and the cultural context before you start.
- 01Your regional overviewA map and country breakdown, together in one place.
- 02The details behind itWhat each feature says about you and where it points.
- 03More to get curious aboutCultural context and a profile to read beyond the percentages.
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When people guess your background, they usually...
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What do you want to find out first?
Here is what a scan can tell you
We will read alongside 468 other points on your face.
Scan my faceWhy everyone guesses your ethnicity differently
When a stranger guesses where you are from, they are matching your face against the handful of faces they grew up around. Someone from Brazil, someone from Poland and someone from Korea will read the same face in completely different ways. That is why you can hear three confident and contradictory answers in a single week.
Features also overlap across regions far more than most people expect. Eye shape, nose bridge, cheekbones and jawline vary in gradients across the map rather than stopping at borders, so a face can sit between several populations at once.
How FaceMetric reads your features
Instead of one overall impression, FaceMetric looks at your face feature by feature. The scan maps 468 points across your face and compares the proportions it finds with reference patterns from populations around the world.
The result is not a single label. You get a breakdown of the regions your features resemble, how strong each match is, and which specific traits point in each direction.
- A percentage breakdown of the world regions your face resembles
- The traits behind each match, from eye shape to face proportions
- Cultural context for the regions you match
- A shareable card with your strongest regional match
What your result means and what it does not
FaceMetric estimates visual resemblance. It tells you which populations your facial features look most like, not who your ancestors were. Appearance and genetics are related, but they are not the same thing: families mix, features skip generations, and two siblings can read very differently.
If you want to know your genetic ancestry, a DNA test is the right tool. If you want to understand why people keep guessing your background and what your face actually signals, a face analysis answers a different and often more personal question.
Getting the most accurate read
The analysis depends on what the camera can see, so a good photo makes a real difference.
- Face the camera directly with your whole face in the frame
- Use soft, even light and avoid strong shadows or backlight
- Remove sunglasses, hats and heavy filters
- Keep a neutral expression so proportions are not distorted
Frequently asked questions
Can AI really tell what ethnicity I look like?
AI can estimate which populations your facial features resemble by comparing their proportions with reference patterns from around the world. It describes visual resemblance, not genetic ancestry, so treat the result as an informed read of your appearance rather than a DNA result.
Is FaceMetric a DNA test?
No. FaceMetric analyzes the visible structure of your face from a photo. It does not use DNA, saliva or medical data, and it cannot confirm your genetic ancestry.
How long does the analysis take?
After you take your selfie and answer a few short questions, your report is usually ready in about a minute.
What happens to my photo?
Your selfie is used to generate your report and is not kept after the analysis is complete.
Can I see what the report looks like first?
Yes. The sample report shows every section of a real FaceMetric report, from the regional map to the trait breakdown and cultural context, so you know exactly what you will get.
How much does it cost?
Starting the quiz is free. Your full report comes with FaceMetric Premium, and checkout shows the exact price before you pay.
See what your face says
One selfie, a short set of questions and your report is ready in about a minute.
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