# Copyright Evidence Checker

Official public documentation: https://boothbysworkshop.com/tools/copyright-scan/

Publisher: Eddie Boothby — BoothbysWorkShop.com

## What this tool does

Analyze your recording, compare it with a reference recording and research potential catalog matches. Review ownership and licensing before releasing sampled or covered music.

SHA-256 detects identical files. The additional audio-content comparison checks sampled spectral features after decoding, so it can flag similar recordings even when files have different encodings. A match is not a legal determination.

When a track is loaded, we search MusicBrainz using its embedded tags or the filename. Only song title, artist and ISRC are sent to the catalog. Your audio file stays on your device.

Check the songwriter and publishing records manually through BMI and ASCAP . These services do not authorize automatic scraping through this tool.

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For additional research, consult the US Copyright Public Records . Catalog matches do not prove copying, infringement, or that a track is safe to release.

Analyze the recording, optionally compare it with a known reference, and use catalog research to investigate possible rights questions.

## Important information

Capabilities and formats depend on the selected application, browser and device. Check the interactive app and the Help Center before relying on an exported file.

## Links

- [Open tool page](https://boothbysworkshop.com/tools/copyright-scan/)
- [All audio tools](https://boothbysworkshop.com/site-directory.html)
- [Help](https://boothbysworkshop.com/help/)