What's That Pill?
Snap a photo. Get an instant ID. Know what you're looking at.
Uses a free Groq API key for AI vision + drug database search.
Sign up at console.groq.com/keys (takes 30 seconds). Your key stays in your browser — we never see it.
Place the pill on a flat, well-lit surface and snap a photo. Or type the imprint code (the letters/numbers stamped on the pill) directly.
AI reads the imprint, color, and shape, then searches drug databases to identify the pill. Get the drug name, dosage, manufacturer, what it's used for, and safety warnings.
Every pill sold in the US is required by federal law to have a unique imprint code. This means any legitimate pill can be identified by its imprint + color + shape combination.
of Americans take at least one prescription medication. Pill mix-ups are more common than you'd think — especially when multiple family members share a medicine cabinet.
medication errors happen every day in the US alone. Many start with a simple question: "What pill is this?" Now you can answer it in seconds.
Your local pharmacist will identify pills for free. PillOrNOT is great for a quick answer, but when in doubt — take unknown pills to your pharmacy, not your mouth.
There is no PillOrNOT server. This is a static site on Cloudflare's CDN. Your pill photos go directly from your browser to Groq AI using your personal API key. We never see your photos or results.
Don't take our word for it — open Developer Tools → Network tab and see for yourself.
PillOrNOT works as a standalone app on your phone — no app store needed.
This tool is free forever. If it helped you identify a mystery pill, consider supporting the project.
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Serious Inquiries — Discord →Deep ID uses AI-powered web search to identify pills — cross-referencing the imprint code, color, and shape against real drug databases.
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PillOrNOT is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a pharmacist or doctor before taking any medication. When in doubt, take unknown pills to your local pharmacy for free professional identification.
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