Query by Image Content (QBIC)

Query by Image Content (QBIC) is a system that allows users to search for images based on their visual features, such as colors, shapes, or textures, rather than keywords or text descriptions. By analyzing the actual content of images, QBIC can retrieve similar images even if they are described differently or lack labels. This technology is useful in digital libraries, online catalogs, and image databases, enabling more intuitive and efficient image searches by letting users find visually related images through their visual characteristics.