Headshot Guides

Guides for choosing and using a professional headshot: looks for your job, profile photo sizes for each platform, backgrounds, outfits and tips for the photo you upload.

Headshots by Profession

What people in each job need from a headshot, where they use it, and which looks in the generator fit.

  • Realtor Headshots

    AI realtor headshots for listing sites, signs and business cards, made from one photo of you. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Lawyer Headshots

    AI lawyer headshots for attorney bio pages and directories, with a formal outfit and a calm background. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Doctor Headshots

    AI doctor headshots for practice websites and provider directories, with a clean background and formal outfit. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Software Engineer Headshots

    AI software engineer headshots for GitHub, LinkedIn and team pages, in casual or semi-formal outfits. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Teacher Headshots

    AI teacher headshots for school staff pages and class portals, in a friendly semi-formal outfit. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Accountant Headshots

    AI accountant headshots for firm websites, proposals and directories, in a formal or semi-formal outfit. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Financial Advisor Headshots

    AI financial advisor headshots for advisor profiles, seminar invitations and LinkedIn, in a formal outfit. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Recruiter Headshots

    AI recruiter headshots for LinkedIn outreach, job boards and agency team pages, made from one photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Student Headshots

    AI student headshots for LinkedIn, internship applications and careers portals, made from one clear photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Nurse Headshots

    AI nurse headshots for staff profiles, LinkedIn and job applications, made from one clear photo of you. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Dentist Headshots

    AI dentist headshots for practice websites, booking profiles and team pages, made from one photo of you. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Therapist Headshots

    AI therapist headshots for practice websites and therapist directories, with a calm, warm look. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Architect Headshots

    AI architect headshots for studio websites, award entries and LinkedIn, with a modern, minimal look. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Engineer Headshots

    AI engineer headshots for company profiles, project bids and LinkedIn, made from one clear photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Sales Headshots

    AI sales headshots for LinkedIn prospecting, email signatures and proposals, made from one photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Executive Headshots

    AI executive headshots for leadership pages, press kits and board bios, with a formal, polished look. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Startup Founder Headshots

    AI startup founder headshots for pitch decks, about pages and investor profiles, in a relaxed, modern style. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Coach Headshots

    AI coach headshots for coaching websites, booking pages and social profiles, with a warm, confident look. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Professor Headshots

    AI professor headshots for faculty pages, conference programmes and research profiles, from one photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Author Headshots

    AI author headshots for book jackets, author websites, retailer pages and press kits, from one photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Speaker Headshots

    AI speaker headshots for conference programmes, event sites and speaker one-sheets, from one photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Marketing Headshots

    AI marketing headshots for team pages, author bios on blogs and LinkedIn, made from one photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Insurance Agent Headshots

    AI insurance agent headshots for agency sites, local listings and business cards, from one clear photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Personal Trainer Headshots

    AI personal trainer headshots for gym profiles, booking apps and social media, in a casual, friendly look. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Graphic Designer Headshots

    AI graphic designer headshots for portfolio sites, Behance or Dribbble profiles and LinkedIn, from one photo. 2 variations per try, from $9.

Profile Photo Size Guides

Sizes, file limits and photo rules from each platform's own help pages, with the date we checked them.

  • LinkedIn Profile Picture Size

    LinkedIn profile picture size: 400 × 400 to 7680 × 4320 px, JPG or PNG, up to 8 MB, plus how it is cropped.

  • GitHub Profile Picture Size

    GitHub profile picture size: PNG, JPG or GIF, under 1 MB and below 3000 × 3000 px, with about 500 × 500 recommended.

  • Twitter Profile Picture Size

    Twitter profile picture size on X: 400 × 400 px recommended, up to 2 MB, JPG, GIF or PNG. Animated GIFs aren't supported.

  • YouTube Profile Picture Size

    YouTube profile picture size: shown at 98 × 98 px, JPG, GIF, BMP or PNG (no animated GIFs), up to 15 MB. Tips for a clear channel photo.

  • Zoom Profile Picture

    Zoom profile picture rules: JPG/JPEG, GIF or PNG, smaller than 2 MB. How to set it and how to look professional when your camera is off.

  • Slack Profile Picture Size

    Slack profile picture size: at least 512 × 512 px and no larger than 1024 × 1024 px. How to upload it and pick a clear workspace photo.

  • Google Workspace Profile Photo

    Google Workspace profile photo rules: JPEG or PNG, up to 5 MB and 20 million pixels, not only square. Who sees it and who can change it.

  • Facebook Page Profile Picture Size

    Facebook Page profile picture size: shown at 176 × 176 px on computers and 196 × 196 on phones; 320 × 320 px works best. Circle crop tips.

  • Indeed Profile Photo

    Indeed profile photo rules: optional, added in the app, JPG, PNG or HEIC under 30 MB, hidden from employers. What gets photos removed.

  • Gravatar Profile Picture

    Gravatar profile picture: JPEG, PNG or HEIC under 10 MB, shown on sites that support Gravatar. How it works and why updates take time.

Headshot Backgrounds

When each of the generator's five backgrounds works best, and what to wear with it.

  • White Background Headshot

    Make a white background headshot from one photo, for staff directories, print, press kits and applications. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Office Background Headshot

    Make an office background headshot from one photo, in a modern corporate office, for LinkedIn and team pages. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Outdoor Headshot

    Make an outdoor headshot from one photo with a green, natural background, for a warm look on your profiles. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Gradient Background Headshot

    Make a gradient background headshot from one photo, for a modern, minimal look on tech and creative profiles. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Blurred Background Headshot

    Make a blurred background headshot from one photo: a soft, warm office blur that keeps the focus on you. 2 variations per try, from $9.

Headshot Outfits

The three outfit levels the generator offers, with their styles and colours.

  • Formal Headshot

    Make a formal headshot from one photo: a blazer over a dress shirt in navy, charcoal, black or grey. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Business Casual Headshot

    Make a business casual headshot from one photo: a button-up, polo or sweater in five colours, for LinkedIn. 2 variations per try, from $9.

  • Casual Headshot

    Make a casual headshot from one photo: a crew-neck, v-neck or hoodie in five colours, for tech profiles. 2 variations per try, from $9.

Headshot How-To Guides

Practical tips for the photo you upload and for using your headshot.

  • What to Wear for Headshots

    What to wear for headshots by industry: colours, necklines and fit that work on camera, and which outfits to avoid in a profile photo.

  • How to Take a Selfie for AI Headshot

    How to take a selfie for AI headshot generators: light, angle, framing and the photo checks our upload runs, so your headshot looks like you.

  • How to Pose for a Headshot

    How to pose for a headshot: posture, chin and shoulder angle, eyes and a natural smile, with simple tips you can try in front of a mirror.

  • Headshot for Resume

    Headshot for resume: when a photo is expected, when to leave it off (usually in the US), and how to choose one if you do include it.

  • Email Signature Headshot

    Email signature headshot tips: size, crop, file type and hosting, so your photo shows up small, sharp and consistently in every inbox.