Why your selfie matters
AI portrait tools keep your facial features and identity from the photo you upload. So a clear, well-lit, front-facing selfie gives the AI the best signal to work from — and a blurry, dark, or angled shot will carry those flaws into the result.
The 5 rules
- Face the light: Stand so soft light hits your face (window light is ideal). Avoid harsh shadows across your eyes.
- Camera at eye level: Hold the phone at eye level, slightly above, looking straight ahead. Avoid a low or high angle that distorts features.
- Clean, neutral background: A plain wall or blurred background keeps the focus on you and helps the AI produce a cleaner headshot.
- Neutral expression: A relaxed, natural smile reads best in a professional portrait.
- Adults only, your own photo: Only upload your own photo (or one you have permission to use). Never upload minors, celebrities, or non-consensual images.
One photo, many looks
Because the tool preserves your identity, a single good selfie can become a LinkedIn headshot, a business portrait, or a dating profile photo — just by switching the style and prompt.
Ready to try? Generate a professional headshot from your selfie →
Portraits are generated by AI and labeled as such. Use responsibly and for personal, authorized use.