Get the best facial expression data
FaceReader
FaceReader is the most robust automated system for accurate and reliable data about facial expressions.
- Clear insights into the effects of different stimuli on emotions
- Fast and easy to use: save valuable time and resources
- Easy integration with eye tracking data and physiology data
Trusted by researchers around the world
Why should I measure facial expressions?
Facial expression analysis provides insights into people's emotions, behaviors, and decision-making. It's an important part of emotion analysis.
When to include facial expressions
You may want to include facial expression analysis in your work if you're studying consumer behavior or user experience.
It's also the perfect choice for research on social interactions, developmental psychology, or mental illness.
What can you measure with FaceReader?
FaceReaderTM analyzes the six universal expressions: happy, sad, angry, surprised, scared, and disgusted, plus contempt and a neutral state.
How to expand your setup
You can also include Action Unit measurements and define your own custom expressions. Other options include measuring heart rate, eating and drinking behavior, or infants expressions.
Looking for more flexibility? FaceReader Online allows you to collect your facial expression data from anywhere.
Accurate classification
FaceReader 9 has an average accuracy of 99% in measuring the six basic expressions.
Instant results and visualizations
FaceReader analyzes and visualizes your emotion data immediately.
Detailed facial expressions
Measure Action Units to gain more insights and create your own custom expressions.
Most cited in publications
FaceReader is cited and validated in over 2,000 peer-reviewed publications.
Efficient coding with FaceReader
At the Social Behavior Lab at Western University, dr. Erin Heerey explores human behavior during social interactions. She uses a round robin design in her research.
Save hours of manual coding
Frame-by-frame expression analysis of her project would have taken 800 hours of manual coding. FaceReader did it in only 14 hours!
This has increased throughput, accuracy, and ease of scoring social behaviors. And it has also made it much easier to share data with researchers.
Frequently asked questions
How is FaceReader validated in research?
FaceReader has been validated extensively by different parties and researchers — unlike a lot of other facial expression analysis tools in the market, both freeware and paid tools.
Manual coding and expression databases
Researchers compared the results of the software with that of trained human coders.
In other studies, they compared FaceReader with the intended expressions of data from existing databases, like the Amsterdam Dynamic Facial Expression Set (ADFES).
Reliable analysis with FaceReader
Results consistently show that FaceReader is highly accurate in determining facial expressions.
What output do I get with FaceReader?
FaceReader offers realtime insights into facial expressions, Action Units, and the circumplex model of valence and arousal.
Visualize your results
The software immediately visualizes these results in line charts, bar graphs, or pie charts.
Want to look at something else? Easily choose which data you want visualized at any moment.
Advanced analysis options
Looking for more details? The Project Analysis Module provides advanced analysis options for your facial expression data
This includes group comparisons and personalized filters, helping you get better data selection and overview.
Why should I use FaceReader Online?
Want to invite people from all over the world? FaceReader Online allows you to quickly test a large group of participants - from any location.
Measure emotions from anywhere
FaceReader Online is perfect for when you want to study participants in their natural environment, like at home or at school. All you need is a laptop with a webcam!
When to use FaceReader Online
FaceReader Online is ideal when doing user experience or market research.
For example, easily measure liking of a product, responses to an advertisement, or the usability of a website.
Learn more about FaceReader's methodology
Free white paper
Download this free white paper to learn more about:
- How FaceReader classifies facial expressions
- What types of data you can collect for your research
- How the software is validated
FaceReader is an excellent tool that we regularly use in our lab.
Dr. William Hedgcock
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, USA
Try FaceReader for yourself!
Curious what emotions your face shows? Upload a photo here to see how FaceReader measures your emotions. Make sure to use a high-quality photo with enough light, where your face is clearly visible.
Why should I use FaceReader?
FaceReader is fast, flexible, objective, accurate, and easy to use. Want to learn more about the benefits for your research project? Discover why professionals from over 1,000 universities, research, and companies choose FaceReader.
What can I use FaceReader for?
From consumer and psychology research to usability studies and neuroscience - FaceReader will help you gain accurate facial expression data for your project. Learn more about how to apply FaceReader in your research.
How do I use FaceReader?
Learn more about the different ways to use FaceReader, as well as the best ways to set up your system. For example, you can work with different input sources, create your own expressions, and choose the license that works for you.
Learn more about FaceReader
Discover in-depth information about how to use FaceReader and learn how others benefit from the software. You'll also find relevant publications, as well as product overviews for specific research areas and markets.