Updated by the HeadshotGenerator.pro team
How to Take a Selfie for AI Headshot Results You'll Use
Learning how to take a selfie for AI headshot tools is the single biggest thing you can do for a better result: the generator keeps your face from the photo, so a sharp, well-lit, front-facing selfie gives a headshot that looks like you. Here is what to do and what our upload checks.
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How to Take a Selfie for AI Headshot Generators
- Face a window: soft daylight from the front is the most flattering free light.
- Hold the camera at eye level: below the chin exaggerates the jaw and nose.
- Look straight at the lens: front-facing photos work best.
- Fill the frame: head and shoulders, not half a room.
- Use the back camera if you can: ask someone else or use a timer; it is usually sharper.
What Our Upload Checks
Before anything is generated, each photo is checked. It must contain exactly one visible face, be sharp enough to pass a blur check, and have a shorter side of at least 384 pixels. Files can be JPG or PNG, up to 15 MB each.
If a photo is rejected, the message says why, such as too low a resolution, so you can retake it.
Common Selfie Mistakes
- Sunglasses or hats: they hide parts of your face; take them off.
- Group photos: use a photo of just you, not a cropped group shot.
- Heavy filters or beauty mode: they change your features, and the headshot will copy them.
- Strong backlight: a bright window behind you leaves your face dark.
- Old photos: use a recent photo so the headshot looks like you today.
Expression and Grooming
The generator keeps your expression, hair and glasses from the photo. Take a few selfies with a relaxed, natural smile and pick the one that feels most like you at work.
Tidy your hair and wear what you normally wear day to day; the outfit itself is replaced by the one you choose.
Recommended Looks in the Generator
After you upload your photo, pick these options in the generator. Each generation gives you 2 variations, and regenerating the same look is free.
Background: Clean White
Outfit: Semi-Formal (Button-Up Shirt), Navy
A neutral first try to check how the generator renders your face.
Background: Modern Corporate Office
Outfit: Formal, Charcoal
Then try a formal look once you have a good photo.