Headshot Generator AI

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LinkedIn headshot generator: a better profile photo from your selfies

Your LinkedIn photo sits next to every comment, message and application. Turn a few selfies into a clean, friendly LinkedIn headshot in the right square format.

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  • Square crop by default
  • Natural or studio light
  • Likeness checked by you
1 to 3 photos of you, or of an adult who agreed. No children. PNG, JPEG or WebP, 10 MB each.
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20 credits

Add a selfie to create your headshot

At a glance

A LinkedIn headshot is a square, head-and-shoulders profile photo with a calm background, good light and a friendly expression. LinkedIn recommends 400 × 400 pixels; Headshot Generator AI makes 1:1 headshots at 1024 × 1024 or 2048 × 2048 pixels from 1 to 3 selfies, so the photo stays sharp in LinkedIn's circle crop. A headshot costs 20 credits with Fast or 45 with Studio, and new accounts get 2 free Fast headshots at sign-up.

LinkedIn photo size
400 × 400 px recommended, square, up to 8 MB
Our 1:1 output
1024 × 1024 px (1K) or 2048 × 2048 px (2K)
How it shows
As a circle: leave room around your head
Price per headshot
20 credits with Fast, 45 with Studio
Free to try
40 credits at sign-up: 2 Fast headshots, then paid

What makes a LinkedIn headshot work

  • 01

    Your face fills the frame

    Head and shoulders take up most of the square, so people recognize you even in the tiny circle next to a comment.

  • 02

    Eye contact and a real smile

    Eyes to the lens and a relaxed smile read as approachable. Ask for a closed-mouth or open smile in the style text.

  • 03

    A background that stays quiet

    Soft gray, a blurred office or gentle outdoor bokeh keeps attention on your face and looks right in both light and dark mode.

  • 04

    Dressed for your field

    A suit for law or finance, a sweater for tech, a blazer for sales: wear in the photo what you would wear to meet a client.

How to make your LinkedIn headshot

  1. 01

    Upload selfies

    Add 1 to 3 recent, sharp photos of yourself facing the camera in good light.

  2. 02

    Pick the LinkedIn style

    Keep the 1:1 crop, choose a LinkedIn style or describe your own, and ask for two variations.

  3. 03

    Choose the most natural result

    Pick the variation that looks most like you on a video call, not the most polished one.

  4. 04

    Upload it to LinkedIn

    On your profile, select your photo, upload the new headshot and adjust the crop so your face sits in the middle of the circle.

LinkedIn profile photo size and format

LinkedIn crops your profile photo into a circle from a square image. Give it a square file with some space around your head, and it will look right everywhere from search results to message threads.

  • Shape: square 1:1; LinkedIn recommends 400 × 400 pixels
  • File: JPG or PNG, up to 8 MB
  • Our square headshots: 1024 × 1024 px at 1K, 2048 × 2048 px at 2K
  • Framing: eyes in the upper third, top of the head inside the circle
  • Use the same photo for your email signature and other profiles

Is an AI LinkedIn photo okay to use?

Recruiters and clients expect your profile photo to look like the person they will meet. An AI LinkedIn photo is fine when it is a faithful likeness: the same face, hair and age, in realistic light. Avoid heavy smoothing or a look you could not reproduce on a video call.

Studio keeps the likeness best, and comparing two variations side by side makes it easy to choose the natural one. If a result changes your features, run it again rather than settling.

LinkedIn headshot styles by field

Match the photo to what people in your field expect, then add one personal touch:

  • Law, finance, consulting: dark suit, light gray or blue backdrop
  • Tech and startups: sweater or plain tee, bright office blur
  • Healthcare: white coat or scrubs, clean light background
  • Sales and real estate: blazer, warm smile, bright office or outdoor bokeh
  • Design and media: textured wall or a color that matches your brand

More headshot guides

LinkedIn headshot FAQ

What size should a LinkedIn headshot be?

Square. LinkedIn recommends 400 × 400 pixels and accepts files up to 8 MB. Our 1:1 headshots are 1024 × 1024 or 2048 × 2048 pixels, so they stay sharp after LinkedIn's crop.

Can I use an AI-generated photo on LinkedIn?

Yes, as long as it truly looks like you. LinkedIn expects your profile photo to be your likeness, so choose a result that keeps your real face, age and hair, and avoid styles that change who you are.

Should I smile in my LinkedIn photo?

Usually, yes. A relaxed, natural smile with eye contact reads as approachable in almost every field. Add “closed-mouth smile” or “open smile” to the style if you have a preference.

What should I wear for a LinkedIn headshot?

What you would wear to meet an important client. Solid colors work better than busy patterns, and a color that contrasts with the background helps you stand out in the circle.

What is an AI LinkedIn photo generator?

A tool that turns your selfies into a profile picture with professional light, framing and background. This one is built for headshots, so you pick a style instead of writing prompts.

Update your LinkedIn photo today

Upload a selfie, pick the LinkedIn style and use your 2 free Fast headshots.

Make my LinkedIn headshot

Last updated October 6, 2026

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