Cable Identifier
Photo any old cable. Find out what it's for — or if you can trash it.
✨ Free — no signup required — up to 20 uses per day
Take a photo or upload an image
How Cable Identifier Works
Photograph the mystery cable connectors
Upload — AI identifies the cable type
Get what it's for and permission to throw it away
About Cable Identifier
Drawer full of mystery cables? Cable Identifier tells you what any cord is, what devices used it, whether your current devices need it, and whether you can throw it away. Identifies USB types, HDMI, DisplayPort, Lightning, audio cables, legacy connectors, and dozens of obscure adapters. Think of it as Marie Kondo for your cable drawer with technical expertise confirming it's safe to let go.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I identify a cable or connector type?
Photograph the cable or port and the AI identifies the type — USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, Lightning, Ethernet, and dozens more — plus tells you what it's used for.
Can it tell me if a cable is compatible with my device?
Yes. Once it identifies the cable type, it explains which devices commonly use it and whether it'll work for your specific need.
What about old or unusual cables?
It recognizes legacy connectors like VGA, DVI, serial, parallel, and many other older cable types.