diff --git a/src/components/CruiserCard.tsx b/src/components/CruiserCard.tsx
index 0b51af6..b4b083e 100644
--- a/src/components/CruiserCard.tsx
+++ b/src/components/CruiserCard.tsx
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 "use client";
 
-import Image from "next/image";
 import { Badge } from "@/components/ui/badge";
+import { ScannedImage } from "@/components/ScannedImage";
+import { profileMediaLikelyExplicit } from "@/lib/xpic-scanner";
+import { useAccess } from "@/components/Providers";
 import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
 import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card";
 import { MessageCircle, MapPin } from "lucide-react";
@@ -17,6 +19,7 @@ interface CruiserCardProps {
 }
 
 export function CruiserCard({ profile, onChat, onView, vanillaMode }: CruiserCardProps) {
+  const { blurExplicit } = useAccess();
   const name = profile.is_anonymous
     ? "Anonymous"
     : profile.display_name || profile.username || "Cruiser";
@@ -27,12 +30,14 @@ export function CruiserCard({ profile, onChat, onView, vanillaMode }: CruiserCar
       onClick={() => onView(profile)}
     >
       <div className={`relative aspect-square ${vanillaMode ? "vanilla-blur" : ""}`}>
-        <Image
+        <ScannedImage
           src={profile.avatar_url || "https://placehold.co/200x200/1a1220/ff2d6b?text=?"}
           alt={name}
           fill
           className="object-cover explicit-content"
           sizes="200px"
+          flaggedExplicit={profileMediaLikelyExplicit(profile.avatar_url, profile.gallery)}
+          blurExplicit={blurExplicit || !!vanillaMode}
         />
         {profile.status !== "offline" && (
           <div className="absolute top-2 right-2">
diff --git a/src/components/CruiserProfileView.tsx b/src/components/CruiserProfileView.tsx
index 1e22115..84bfe2c 100644
--- a/src/components/CruiserProfileView.tsx
+++ b/src/components/CruiserProfileView.tsx
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
 
 import { useState } from "react";
 import Image from "next/image";
+import { ScannedImage } from "@/components/ScannedImage";
+import { useExplicitScan } from "@/hooks/useExplicitScan";
+import { isExplicitForDisplay } from "@/lib/xpic-scanner";
 import {
   ArrowLeft,
   Ban,
@@ -99,6 +102,21 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
   const [lightboxOpen, setLightboxOpen] = useState(false);
   const [lightboxIndex, setLightboxIndex] = useState(0);
 
+  const scanTargetUrl =
+    profile && open
+      ? profile.gallery?.length
+        ? profile.gallery[Math.min(activePhoto, profile.gallery.length - 1)]?.url
+        : profile.avatar_url
+      : null;
+  const scanTargetExplicit =
+    profile && open
+      ? profile.gallery?.length
+        ? (profile.gallery[Math.min(activePhoto, profile.gallery.length - 1)]?.is_explicit ??
+          true)
+        : true
+      : false;
+  const activeScan = useExplicitScan(scanTargetUrl, scanTargetExplicit);
+
   if (!profile || !open) return null;
 
   const name = profile.is_verified
@@ -111,7 +129,7 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
   const photos = profile.gallery?.length
     ? profile.gallery.slice(0, 5)
     : profile.avatar_url
-      ? [{ url: profile.avatar_url, is_explicit: false }]
+      ? [{ url: profile.avatar_url, is_explicit: true }]
       : [];
 
   const mediaItems: ProfileMediaItem[] = photos.map((ph, i) => ({
@@ -126,8 +144,14 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
     created_at: new Date().toISOString(),
   }));
 
-  const shouldBlurPhoto = (explicit: boolean) =>
-    vanillaMode || blurExplicit || (explicit && !capabilities.canViewExplicit);
+  const shouldBlurPhoto = (explicit: boolean, scan?: typeof activeScan) => {
+    const xExplicit = isExplicitForDisplay(explicit, scan ?? 'pending');
+    return (
+      vanillaMode ||
+      (blurExplicit && xExplicit) ||
+      (xExplicit && !capabilities.canViewExplicit)
+    );
+  };
 
   const viewer = authProfile ?? guestViewerProfile();
   const viewerId = user?.id ?? "guest";
@@ -209,7 +233,10 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
               type="button"
               className={cn(
                 "relative w-full h-full block",
-                shouldBlurPhoto(photos[activePhoto]?.is_explicit ?? false) && "id-blur"
+                shouldBlurPhoto(
+                  photos[activePhoto]?.is_explicit ?? true,
+                  activeScan
+                ) && "id-blur"
               )}
               onClick={() => openLightbox(activePhoto)}
             >
@@ -222,7 +249,10 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
                 unoptimized
               />
             </button>
-            {shouldBlurPhoto(photos[activePhoto]?.is_explicit ?? false) && (
+            {shouldBlurPhoto(
+              photos[activePhoto]?.is_explicit ?? true,
+              activeScan
+            ) && (
               <div className="absolute inset-0 flex flex-col items-center justify-center bg-black/50 gap-2 px-6 text-center">
                 <Lock className="h-8 w-8 text-white" />
                 <p className="text-sm text-white font-medium">
@@ -253,11 +283,17 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
                     }}
                     className={cn(
                       "relative w-11 h-11 sm:w-12 sm:h-12 rounded-lg overflow-hidden border-2 touch-manipulation",
-                      activePhoto === i ? "border-primary shadow-pulse-glow" : "border-white/30",
-                      shouldBlurPhoto(ph.is_explicit) && "id-blur"
+                      activePhoto === i ? "border-primary shadow-pulse-glow" : "border-white/30"
                     )}
                   >
-                    <Image src={ph.url} alt="" fill className="object-cover" unoptimized />
+                    <ScannedImage
+                      src={ph.url}
+                      alt=""
+                      fill
+                      className="object-cover"
+                      flaggedExplicit={ph.is_explicit}
+                      blurExplicit={blurExplicit || !!vanillaMode || !capabilities.canViewExplicit}
+                    />
                   </button>
                 ))}
               </div>
@@ -424,17 +460,16 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
                       key={`${ph.url}-${i}`}
                       type="button"
                       onClick={() => setActivePhoto(i)}
-                      className={cn(
-                        "relative aspect-square rounded overflow-hidden",
-                        shouldBlurPhoto(ph.is_explicit) && "id-blur"
-                      )}
+                      className="relative aspect-square rounded overflow-hidden"
                     >
-                      <Image src={ph.url} alt="" fill className="object-cover" unoptimized />
-                      {shouldBlurPhoto(ph.is_explicit) && (
-                        <div className="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/40">
-                          <Lock className="h-4 w-4 text-white" />
-                        </div>
-                      )}
+                      <ScannedImage
+                        src={ph.url}
+                        alt=""
+                        fill
+                        className="object-cover"
+                        flaggedExplicit={ph.is_explicit}
+                        blurExplicit={blurExplicit || !!vanillaMode || !capabilities.canViewExplicit}
+                      />
                     </button>
                   ))}
                   {capabilities.canUploadPhotos && (
@@ -509,7 +544,10 @@ export function CruiserProfileView({
           setLightboxIndex(i);
           setActivePhoto(i);
         }}
-        blur={shouldBlurPhoto(mediaItems[lightboxIndex]?.is_explicit ?? false)}
+        blur={shouldBlurPhoto(
+          mediaItems[lightboxIndex]?.is_explicit ?? true,
+          activeScan
+        )}
       />
     </div>
   );
diff --git a/src/components/InterestPreviewRail.tsx b/src/components/InterestPreviewRail.tsx
index b1b1d47..5347528 100644
--- a/src/components/InterestPreviewRail.tsx
+++ b/src/components/InterestPreviewRail.tsx
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 "use client";
 
-import Image from "next/image";
 import type { Profile } from "@/types";
 import { interestLabel } from "@/lib/interests";
 import { formatDistance } from "@/lib/profile-stats";
+import { ScannedImage } from "@/components/ScannedImage";
+import { profileMediaLikelyExplicit } from "@/lib/xpic-scanner";
+import { useAccess } from "@/components/Providers";
 
 interface InterestPreviewRailProps {
   profiles: Profile[];
@@ -16,6 +18,7 @@ export function InterestPreviewRail({
   interests,
   onSelect,
 }: InterestPreviewRailProps) {
+  const { blurExplicit } = useAccess();
   if (!interests.length || !profiles.length) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -37,7 +40,14 @@ export function InterestPreviewRail({
               className="shrink-0 w-[72px] touch-manipulation active:scale-95 transition-transform"
             >
               <div className="relative w-[72px] h-[72px] rounded-xl overflow-hidden border-2 border-primary/40">
-                <Image src={avatar} alt="" fill className="object-cover" unoptimized />
+                <ScannedImage
+                  src={avatar}
+                  alt=""
+                  fill
+                  className="object-cover"
+                  flaggedExplicit={profileMediaLikelyExplicit(p.avatar_url, p.gallery)}
+                  blurExplicit={blurExplicit}
+                />
                 {p.status !== "offline" && (
                   <span className="absolute top-1 right-1 h-2 w-2 rounded-full bg-emerald-400 ring-2 ring-black/50" />
                 )}
diff --git a/src/components/Map.tsx b/src/components/Map.tsx
index 63cc3cd..efe8113 100644
--- a/src/components/Map.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Map.tsx
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ import { MOCK_PROFILES, MOCK_SPOTS } from "@/lib/mock-data";
 import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth/context";
 import { usePrivacy } from "@/contexts/PrivacyContext";
 import { canViewerMessageTarget, filterVisibleProfiles, guestViewerProfile } from "@/lib/visibility";
+import { profileMediaLikelyExplicit, scanUrlHintsExplicit } from "@/lib/xpic-scanner";
 import { loadHideFromRules } from "@/lib/privacy-rules";
 import { loadBlockList } from "@/lib/block-list";
 import { distanceMiles } from "@/lib/profile-stats";
@@ -87,10 +88,21 @@ export function CruisingMap({ vanillaMode, onActiveCountChange }: MapProps) {
 
   useEffect(() => {
     import("leaflet").then((L) => {
+      const shouldBlurAvatar = (p: Profile, blur: boolean) => {
+        if (!blur) return false;
+        if (profileMediaLikelyExplicit(p.avatar_url, p.gallery)) return true;
+        const url = p.avatar_url || "";
+        if (!url) return true;
+        const hint = scanUrlHintsExplicit(url);
+        if (!hint) return true;
+        return hint.isExplicit;
+      };
+
       const createPhoto = (p: Profile, blur: boolean) => {
         const url =
           p.avatar_url ||
           "https://placehold.co/96x96/0a1628/3b82f6?text=?";
+        const avatarBlur = shouldBlurAvatar(p, blur);
         const dist =
           p.distance_miles ??
           (p.lat && p.lng
@@ -98,7 +110,7 @@ export function CruisingMap({ vanillaMode, onActiveCountChange }: MapProps) {
             : 1);
         const distLabel =
           dist < 1 ? dist.toFixed(1) : String(Math.max(1, Math.round(dist)));
-        const blurStyle = blur ? "filter:blur(6px);" : "";
+        const blurStyle = avatarBlur ? "filter:blur(6px);" : "";
         const safeUrl = url.replace(/'/g, "%27");
 
         return L.divIcon({
diff --git a/src/components/MediaGalleryManager.tsx b/src/components/MediaGalleryManager.tsx
index 0e25edf..5dab6ef 100644
--- a/src/components/MediaGalleryManager.tsx
+++ b/src/components/MediaGalleryManager.tsx
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth/context";
 import { useAccess } from "@/components/Providers";
 import { GuestUpgradeBanner } from "@/components/GuestUpgradeBanner";
 import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";
+import { ScannedImage } from "@/components/ScannedImage";
 
 interface MediaGalleryManagerProps {
   onVerifyClick?: () => void;
@@ -124,10 +125,14 @@ export function MediaGalleryManager({ onVerifyClick }: MediaGalleryManagerProps)
   };
 
   const handleCropConfirm = async (file: File) => {
-    const { error } = await addPhoto(file, activeAlbum, user?.id);
+    const { error, scanReason } = await addPhoto(file, activeAlbum, user?.id);
     if (error) setMessage(error);
     else {
-      setMessage("Photo added!");
+      setMessage(
+        scanReason && scanReason !== 'looks safe'
+          ? `Photo added — auto-scanned as X-rated (${scanReason}). Blurred for guests until verified.`
+          : 'Photo added — passed safety scan.'
+      );
       await refresh();
     }
   };
@@ -201,6 +206,10 @@ export function MediaGalleryManager({ onVerifyClick }: MediaGalleryManagerProps)
               {photos.length}/{MAX_PHOTOS_PER_USER} · {videos.length}/{MAX_VIDEOS_PER_USER} vid
             </Badge>
           </div>
+          <p className="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground mt-1">
+            Uploads are auto-scanned for X-rated content — flagged pics stay blurred for guests
+            and unverified viewers.
+          </p>
           {blurExplicit && (
             <button
               type="button"
@@ -349,15 +358,16 @@ export function MediaGalleryManager({ onVerifyClick }: MediaGalleryManagerProps)
                   className={cn(
                     "relative aspect-square rounded-lg overflow-hidden group border-2",
                     onProfile ? "border-primary/60" : "border-transparent",
-                    blurExplicit && photo.is_explicit && "id-blur"
                   )}
                 >
-                  <Image
+                  <ScannedImage
                     src={photo.url}
                     alt=""
                     fill
                     className="object-cover explicit-content"
-                    unoptimized={photo.url.startsWith("data:")}
+                    flaggedExplicit={photo.is_explicit}
+                    blurExplicit={blurExplicit}
+                    showScanBadge={photo.is_explicit}
                   />
                   <div className="absolute top-1 left-1 flex gap-0.5">
                     <button
diff --git a/src/components/ScannedImage.tsx b/src/components/ScannedImage.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..29773c2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/ScannedImage.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+'use client';
+
+import Image, { type ImageProps } from 'next/image';
+import { useExplicitScan } from '@/hooks/useExplicitScan';
+import { isExplicitForDisplay } from '@/lib/xpic-scanner';
+import { cn } from '@/lib/utils';
+
+interface ScannedImageProps extends Omit<ImageProps, 'src'> {
+  src: string;
+  flaggedExplicit?: boolean;
+  blurExplicit?: boolean;
+  showScanBadge?: boolean;
+}
+
+export function ScannedImage({
+  src,
+  flaggedExplicit = false,
+  blurExplicit = false,
+  showScanBadge = false,
+  className,
+  alt,
+  ...rest
+}: ScannedImageProps) {
+  const scan = useExplicitScan(src, flaggedExplicit);
+  const blur = blurExplicit && isExplicitForDisplay(flaggedExplicit, scan);
+
+  return (
+    <div className={cn('relative', rest.fill && 'h-full w-full')}>
+      <Image
+        src={src}
+        alt={alt ?? ''}
+        className={cn(className, blur && 'id-blur')}
+        unoptimized={src.startsWith('data:') || rest.unoptimized}
+        {...rest}
+      />
+      {showScanBadge && blur && scan !== 'pending' && typeof scan !== 'string' && (
+        <span className="absolute bottom-1 left-1 rounded bg-black/70 px-1.5 py-0.5 text-[9px] text-amber-200">
+          X-rated · auto-blurred
+        </span>
+      )}
+      {showScanBadge && scan === 'pending' && blurExplicit && (
+        <span className="absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/30 text-[10px] text-white/80">
+          Scanning…
+        </span>
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/hooks/useExplicitScan.ts b/src/hooks/useExplicitScan.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..735ac6b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/hooks/useExplicitScan.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+'use client';
+
+import { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+import {
+  scanImageUrlForExplicit,
+  scanUrlHintsExplicit,
+  type XPicScanResult,
+} from '@/lib/xpic-scanner';
+
+export function useExplicitScan(
+  url: string | null | undefined,
+  flaggedExplicit = false
+): XPicScanResult | 'pending' {
+  const [scan, setScan] = useState<XPicScanResult | 'pending'>(() => {
+    if (flaggedExplicit) {
+      return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'high', reason: 'flagged' };
+    }
+    if (!url) {
+      return { isExplicit: false, confidence: 'high', reason: 'no url' };
+    }
+    const hint = scanUrlHintsExplicit(url);
+    if (hint?.confidence === 'high') return hint;
+    return 'pending';
+  });
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (flaggedExplicit) {
+      setScan({ isExplicit: true, confidence: 'high', reason: 'flagged' });
+      return;
+    }
+    if (!url) {
+      setScan({ isExplicit: false, confidence: 'high', reason: 'no url' });
+      return;
+    }
+    const hint = scanUrlHintsExplicit(url);
+    if (hint?.confidence === 'high') {
+      setScan(hint);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    let cancelled = false;
+    setScan('pending');
+    scanImageUrlForExplicit(url).then((result) => {
+      if (!cancelled) setScan(result);
+    });
+    return () => {
+      cancelled = true;
+    };
+  }, [url, flaggedExplicit]);
+
+  return scan;
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/lib/gallery-store.ts b/src/lib/gallery-store.ts
index 1395253..99e1017 100644
--- a/src/lib/gallery-store.ts
+++ b/src/lib/gallery-store.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import { createClient } from "@/lib/supabase/client";
 import { optimizeImage, getVideoDuration } from "@/lib/image-optimize";
+import { explicitFlagFromScan, scanImageFileForExplicit } from "@/lib/xpic-scanner";
 import { countProfilePinned } from "@/lib/profile-media";
 import {
   MAX_ALBUMS_PER_USER,
@@ -205,8 +206,10 @@ export async function addPhoto(
   file: File,
   albumId: string | null,
   userId?: string | null
-): Promise<{ photo?: GalleryPhoto; error?: string }> {
+): Promise<{ photo?: GalleryPhoto; error?: string; scanReason?: string }> {
   const optimized = await optimizeImage(file);
+  const scan = await scanImageFileForExplicit(optimized);
+  const is_explicit = explicitFlagFromScan(scan);
 
   if (!userId) {
     const photos = readLocal<GalleryPhoto[]>(LS_PHOTOS, []);
@@ -219,13 +222,13 @@ export async function addPhoto(
         id: uid(),
         album_id: albumId,
         url,
-        is_explicit: true,
+        is_explicit,
         created_at: new Date().toISOString(),
       },
       photos.length
     );
     writeLocal(LS_PHOTOS, [...photos, photo]);
-    return { photo };
+    return { photo, scanReason: scan.reason };
   }
 
   const supabase = createClient();
@@ -260,7 +263,7 @@ export async function addPhoto(
       user_id: userId,
       album_id: albumId === "main" ? null : albumId,
       url: publicUrl,
-      is_explicit: true,
+      is_explicit,
       show_on_profile: showOnProfile,
       profile_sort_order: showOnProfile ? pinned : 999,
       sort_order: count ?? 0,
@@ -269,7 +272,10 @@ export async function addPhoto(
     .single();
 
   if (error) return { error: error.message };
-  return { photo: normalizePhoto(data as GalleryPhoto, count ?? 0) };
+  return {
+    photo: normalizePhoto(data as GalleryPhoto, count ?? 0),
+    scanReason: scan.reason,
+  };
 }
 
 export async function addVideo(
diff --git a/src/lib/xpic-scanner.ts b/src/lib/xpic-scanner.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c72e1c8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/lib/xpic-scanner.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,222 @@
+/**
+ * Automatic X-rated / explicit image scanner.
+ * Fail-closed: ambiguous or unscanned images are treated as explicit.
+ */
+
+export type XPicConfidence = 'high' | 'medium' | 'low';
+
+export interface XPicScanResult {
+  isExplicit: boolean;
+  confidence: XPicConfidence;
+  reason: string;
+}
+
+const CACHE_KEY = 'eg_xpic_scan_cache';
+const CACHE_TTL_MS = 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;
+
+const EXPLICIT_URL_RE =
+  /(?:explicit|x-?rated|xrated|nsfw|nude|naked|xxx|porn|onlyfans|fansly|dick|cock|bare|xpic)/i;
+
+const SAFE_PLACEHOLDER_RE = /placehold\.co.*text=\?/i;
+
+type ScanCache = Record<string, { result: XPicScanResult; at: number }>;
+
+function readCache(): ScanCache {
+  if (typeof window === 'undefined') return {};
+  try {
+    const raw = localStorage.getItem(CACHE_KEY);
+    return raw ? (JSON.parse(raw) as ScanCache) : {};
+  } catch {
+    return {};
+  }
+}
+
+function writeCacheEntry(url: string, result: XPicScanResult) {
+  if (typeof window === 'undefined') return;
+  const cache = readCache();
+  cache[url] = { result, at: Date.now() };
+  const pruned: ScanCache = {};
+  for (const [k, v] of Object.entries(cache)) {
+    if (Date.now() - v.at < CACHE_TTL_MS) pruned[k] = v;
+  }
+  localStorage.setItem(CACHE_KEY, JSON.stringify(pruned));
+}
+
+function getCached(url: string): XPicScanResult | null {
+  const hit = readCache()[url];
+  if (!hit || Date.now() - hit.at > CACHE_TTL_MS) return null;
+  return hit.result;
+}
+
+/** Fast synchronous URL / filename heuristics. */
+export function scanUrlHintsExplicit(url: string): XPicScanResult | null {
+  if (!url?.trim()) {
+    return { isExplicit: false, confidence: 'high', reason: 'empty' };
+  }
+  const lower = url.toLowerCase();
+  if (SAFE_PLACEHOLDER_RE.test(lower)) {
+    return { isExplicit: false, confidence: 'high', reason: 'placeholder' };
+  }
+  if (EXPLICIT_URL_RE.test(lower)) {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'high', reason: 'url keyword' };
+  }
+  if (lower.includes('text=explicit') || lower.includes('text=nsfw')) {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'high', reason: 'placeholder explicit' };
+  }
+  return null;
+}
+
+export function scanFilenameExplicit(filename: string): XPicScanResult | null {
+  if (!filename?.trim()) return null;
+  if (EXPLICIT_URL_RE.test(filename)) {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'high', reason: 'filename keyword' };
+  }
+  return null;
+}
+
+function isFleshTone(r: number, g: number, b: number): boolean {
+  return (
+    r > 95 &&
+    g > 40 &&
+    b > 20 &&
+    r > g &&
+    r > b &&
+    Math.abs(r - g) > 15 &&
+    r - b > 15 &&
+    r < 250
+  );
+}
+
+async function analyzeBitmap(bitmap: ImageBitmap): Promise<XPicScanResult> {
+  const size = 64;
+  const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
+  canvas.width = size;
+  canvas.height = size;
+  const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d', { willReadFrequently: true });
+  if (!ctx) {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'medium', reason: 'scan unavailable' };
+  }
+
+  const scale = size / Math.max(bitmap.width, bitmap.height);
+  const w = Math.max(1, Math.round(bitmap.width * scale));
+  const h = Math.max(1, Math.round(bitmap.height * scale));
+  canvas.width = w;
+  canvas.height = h;
+  ctx.drawImage(bitmap, 0, 0, w, h);
+
+  const { data } = ctx.getImageData(0, 0, w, h);
+  const marginX = Math.floor(w * 0.15);
+  const marginY = Math.floor(h * 0.1);
+  let flesh = 0;
+  let sampled = 0;
+
+  for (let y = marginY; y < h - marginY; y += 2) {
+    for (let x = marginX; x < w - marginX; x += 2) {
+      const i = (y * w + x) * 4;
+      const r = data[i];
+      const g = data[i + 1];
+      const b = data[i + 2];
+      const a = data[i + 3];
+      if (a < 128) continue;
+      sampled++;
+      if (isFleshTone(r, g, b)) flesh++;
+    }
+  }
+
+  bitmap.close();
+
+  if (sampled < 20) {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'medium', reason: 'low sample' };
+  }
+
+  const ratio = flesh / sampled;
+  if (ratio >= 0.42) {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'high', reason: 'skin-tone density' };
+  }
+  if (ratio >= 0.28) {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'medium', reason: 'elevated skin-tone' };
+  }
+  return { isExplicit: false, confidence: 'high', reason: 'looks safe' };
+}
+
+export async function scanImageFileForExplicit(file: File): Promise<XPicScanResult> {
+  const nameHit = scanFilenameExplicit(file.name);
+  if (nameHit) return nameHit;
+  if (!file.type.startsWith('image/')) {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'medium', reason: 'non-image upload' };
+  }
+  try {
+    const bitmap = await createImageBitmap(file);
+    return analyzeBitmap(bitmap);
+  } catch {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'medium', reason: 'file read failed' };
+  }
+}
+
+export async function scanImageUrlForExplicit(url: string): Promise<XPicScanResult> {
+  const cached = getCached(url);
+  if (cached) return cached;
+
+  const hint = scanUrlHintsExplicit(url);
+  if (hint?.confidence === 'high') {
+    writeCacheEntry(url, hint);
+    return hint;
+  }
+
+  if (typeof window === 'undefined') {
+    return { isExplicit: true, confidence: 'medium', reason: 'server' };
+  }
+
+  try {
+    const img = new window.Image();
+    img.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';
+    const loaded = new Promise<void>((resolve, reject) => {
+      img.onload = () => resolve();
+      img.onerror = () => reject(new Error('load failed'));
+    });
+    img.src = url;
+    await loaded;
+    const bitmap = await createImageBitmap(img);
+    const result = await analyzeBitmap(bitmap);
+    writeCacheEntry(url, result);
+    return result;
+  } catch {
+    const fallback =
+      hint ?? ({ isExplicit: true, confidence: 'medium', reason: 'url load blocked' } as const);
+    writeCacheEntry(url, fallback);
+    return fallback;
+  }
+}
+
+/** Gallery DB flag + scanner — never downgrade explicit, fail-closed while pending. */
+export function isExplicitForDisplay(
+  flaggedExplicit: boolean,
+  scan: XPicScanResult | 'pending' | null | undefined
+): boolean {
+  if (flaggedExplicit) return true;
+  if (scan === 'pending' || scan == null) return true;
+  return scan.isExplicit;
+}
+
+export function explicitFlagFromScan(scan: XPicScanResult): boolean {
+  return scan.isExplicit || scan.confidence !== 'high';
+}
+
+/** Profile avatar / gallery quick check without async load. */
+export function profileMediaLikelyExplicit(
+  avatarUrl: string | null | undefined,
+  gallery?: { url: string; is_explicit?: boolean }[]
+): boolean {
+  if (gallery?.some((g) => g.is_explicit)) return true;
+  if (avatarUrl) {
+    const hint = scanUrlHintsExplicit(avatarUrl);
+    if (hint?.isExplicit) return true;
+  }
+  if (gallery) {
+    for (const g of gallery) {
+      const hint = scanUrlHintsExplicit(g.url);
+      if (hint?.isExplicit) return true;
+    }
+  }
+  return false;
+}
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