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Wood Species Identifier
Upload a photo of a wood grain and get the three most likely species, the visible clues and the look-alikes to rule out.
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Found an old table, a plank at a flea market or an unmarked offcut? Upload a photo of the grain and this wood species identifier gives you the three most likely species. It names the visible clues, such as ring spacing, pores and figure, and the look-alikes that can fool you. It is a starting point for woodworkers, restorers and curious buyers.
How the wood species identifier works
The AI looks at grain pattern, ring spacing, pore type, figure, colour and, on end grain, rays. It lists three candidates with a reason each and tells you how sure it is about the first, so you know what to check next.
Photograph the wood well
Use a freshly cut or sanded patch in a hidden spot, in even light, close enough to show the pores. An end-grain close-up adds a lot. Stain, varnish and age change colour, so add the finish and any notes about weight or smell.
What it cannot do
A photo cannot confirm a species. Many woods look alike, and colour changes with age and finish. The tool gives no price, age or legal advice, and it cannot say whether a wood is protected or safe to burn.
Confirm before you buy or build
For anything valuable or structural, take a sample to a lumber yard or a woodworker, or ask a wood lab at a university. Use the tool's tips, such as a sanded test patch and a magnifier, to make that conversation quicker.
Questions
Is the wood species identifier free?
Yes, it is free to use. Runs are paced rather than sold, so heavy use in a short window can mean a short wait.
What photo works best?
A sharp close-up of a sanded or freshly cut surface in even light. Add an end-grain photo if you can.
Can it identify stained or varnished wood?
It will try, but finishes change colour. Pick the finish and expect a lower confidence. A hidden sanded patch helps.
Can it tell me what the wood is worth?
No. It names likely species only, with no price, age or value.
Can it tell me if the wood is protected or safe to burn?
No. Ask a dealer or your local authority. This tool only reads what is visible in the photo.
How sure is the answer?
Each answer states High, Medium or Low confidence with a reason, and lists look-alikes to rule out.