What cat is that?Just scan.
Point your camera at any cat and Miau names the breed in seconds — with quick facts on temperament, size and coat. Even for moggies.
You spotted a beautiful cat — but what breed is it?
The question every cat lover asks at a shelter, at a friend's, or scrolling through photos online — and the answer is usually a guess.
A domestic shorthair can have the face of one breed and the coat of another. Eyeballing it rarely gives a confident answer.
Not after hours of googling. A quick, free answer from a photo, in seconds.
Point, scan, know
Point your camera
At any cat — or pick a photo from your gallery.
Get the breed
The closest match, with a confidence score.
Works for mixesSee the facts
Temperament, size, coat type and care needs.
How the scan works
Miau reads the cat's features — face shape, ear set, coat type and colour pattern — and matches them against dozens of breeds.
- Open the camera or pick a photo.
- Aim at the cat and tap scan.
- Get the closest breed match with a confidence score.
- Read the quick facts and save it to your collection.
Everything a cat lover needs
Not a cat social network. Just fast, honest breed recognition.
Instant match
Point and get the closest breed in a second or two.
Dozens of breeds
From Maine Coon to Siamese, Bengal and beyond.
Quick facts
Temperament, size, coat and care needs at a glance.
Scan from photos
Identify a cat live or from your camera roll.
Works for moggies
Shows the breeds a mixed cat most resembles.
Your collection
Save favourite scans and keep a full history.
Common questions
- How does Miau identify a breed?
- It reads the cat's features — face shape, ear set, coat type and colour pattern — and matches them against dozens of breeds, returning the closest match with a confidence score.
- How accurate is it?
- Very accurate for distinctive purebreds like Maine Coons or Siamese. For domestic shorthairs and moggies, it shows the closest matches and a confidence score rather than forcing a single answer.
- Does it work for mixed-breed cats?
- Yes. For a moggy it shows the breeds your cat most resembles, so you still get a useful answer.
- Can I identify a cat from a saved photo?
- Yes. Scan live with your camera or upload any photo from your gallery.
- Is Miau free?
- Yes. Miau is free to download and use, with no account required.
Meet any cat in seconds.
Free. Works for mixes. No account required.
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