How to make a LinkedIn headshot from a selfie

Before you start

Choose a recent, sharp selfie with soft light and a face that is large enough to inspect. Avoid filters, sunglasses, extreme angles, and other people in the frame. A straightforward source usually gives you a more reliable reference than a heavily edited photograph.

Step by step

1. Upload one selfie

   Open the headshot generator and add your photograph. Use your own image or one you have permission to edit, and sign in when prompted.

2. Choose a professional style

   Select a preset that fits the actual context. A neutral studio portrait may suit a company directory, while a softer background can work for a personal profile. Keep the clothing believable for the role.

3. Adjust only if the preset needs help

   Customize contains the additional controls. Keep a first attempt simple, especially around background and clothing, so you can judge whether the model preserves the face.

4. Generate and review before cropping

   Check the displayed estimate and generate explicitly. Choose a result that preserves your appearance, then crop for the destination profile rather than accepting the most dramatic variation.

What to check in the result

Compare eyes, eyebrows, nose, jawline, skin tone, and any glasses or distinctive features against the selfie. Check ears, teeth, hands, and clothing edges for artifacts. Preview a circular crop and a small thumbnail, leaving enough space above the head to avoid cutting it off.

If the result needs another attempt

If the person no longer looks like you, reject the output and try a clearer source with a less stylized preset. Avoid using enhancement to disguise a changed face. The gallery uses a fictional AI-created adult as the source; it demonstrates the workflow without publishing a customer's portrait.