Deepfake detection relies on a deep learning model. Deepfake content is generated using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to swap one person’s face with another’s in images. These altered images are certain to have a significant impact on society. Deepfakes utilize advanced technologies such as machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) to develop automated techniques for generating deceptive content. The model is trained using the DFDC (Deepfake Detection Challenge) dataset, which includes 1, 00,000 videos comprising both real and fake content. This survey examines recent progress in deep learning techniques for detecting deepfake images, highlighting their growing significance in today’s digital landscape. The paper outlines the issues arising from deepfakes, explores the techniques for generating deceptive content, and analyzes various deep learning models employed in deepfake detection, such as convolutional neural networks (CNN’s), MTCNN (Multi-task CNN), and Facial Landmark. It emphasizes the ongoing battle between the progression of deepfakes and the evolution of detection methods, underscoring the need for advanced and flexible neural network architectures to effectively curb the dissemination of deceptive information.