Scan a cat.Know the breed.
Miau turns your camera into a cat breed scanner — point, scan and get an instant match with facts on temperament and coat.
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.
Point-and-scan simplicity
No forms, no typing. Aim and tap — the answer comes back in a second or two.
- Open Miau's scanner.
- Aim at the cat.
- Tap to scan.
- Read the breed and quick facts.
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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