Professional Headshot Generator
AI-powered headshot creator. Remove backgrounds, crop perfectly, and add professional backgrounds for LinkedIn, resumes, and business use.
What is a Professional Headshot?
A professional headshot is a high-quality portrait photograph used for business purposes like LinkedIn profiles, company websites, email signatures, business cards, and marketing materials. Professional headshots typically feature clean backgrounds, proper framing (head and shoulders), good lighting, and neutral or professional attire. This AI-powered tool automatically removes distracting backgrounds and replaces them with clean, professional colors or gradients, then crops to perfect headshot proportions.
Traditional professional headshot photography sessions cost $100-500 per person. Our free tool lets you create unlimited professional headshots from any smartphone or camera photo in seconds, all in your browser with no uploads.
How It Works — 100% In Your Browser
This tool uses MediaPipe's AI segmentation to automatically detect and isolate your face and upper body from the background. The neural network runs entirely in your browser — no uploads to any server. After segmentation, you choose a professional background (solid color or gradient), adjust zoom and positioning for perfect framing, then download high-resolution results at 1200x1200 or 2048x2048 pixels.
Aspect Ratio Guide
Square (1:1): Most versatile option. Perfect for LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and most social media profile pictures. Also works well for website team pages and email signatures. Standard sizes: 400x400, 800x800, or 1200x1200 pixels.
Portrait (3:4): Traditional headshot proportions used by professional photographers. Shows more shoulder area. Best for printed materials like business cards, brochures, and corporate directories. Common size: 1800x2400 pixels.
LinkedIn (4:5): Optimized for LinkedIn's profile picture display. Slightly taller than square, shows head and upper shoulders. LinkedIn recommends 400x400 minimum, but accepts any image from 4:5 to 1:1 ratio.
Background Color Psychology
Light Blue (#dbeafe): Most popular for LinkedIn. Professional, trustworthy, calm. Works well with most skin tones and clothing colors.
Light Gray (#f3f4f6): Neutral, modern, clean. Safe choice for corporate environments. Doesn't compete with subject.
White (#ffffff): Classic, minimalist, timeless. Best for creative industries. Can be harsh without proper lighting adjustment.
Navy Blue (#1e40af): Professional, authoritative, corporate. Good for executives and formal business contexts.
Dark Gray (#1f2937): Modern, sophisticated, premium. Works well for creative professionals and tech industry.
Professional Headshot Tips
Photography: Use natural window light or soft indoor lighting. Avoid harsh direct sunlight or overhead lights. Position camera at eye level, 4-6 feet away. Face forward with slight shoulder angle for dimension.
Expression: Soft, natural smile or professional neutral expression. Eyes looking directly at camera. Relaxed, confident posture.
Attire: Wear professional clothing appropriate for your industry. Solid colors work better than busy patterns. Avoid pure white or black clothing (they can blend or contrast too much with backgrounds).
Grooming: Hair neat and styled. For professional contexts, minimal jewelry and natural makeup. Avoid sunglasses unless they're part of your brand.
Use Cases
LinkedIn Profile: Your LinkedIn photo is the first impression for recruiters, colleagues, and clients. Professional headshot increases profile views by 14x according to LinkedIn data.
Company Website: Team pages, about us sections, staff directories. Consistent headshots create cohesive brand image.
Email Signature: Add credibility and personality to emails. Small circular headshots work well in signatures.
Business Cards: Modern business cards often include headshots for memorability and personal connection.
Conference & Speaking: Event organizers often request speaker headshots for promotional materials and conference programs.
Download Sizes
Standard (1200px): Perfect for LinkedIn (400px minimum), website thumbnails, email signatures, and online profiles. Fast download, good quality for screens.
High-Res (2048px): Print-quality resolution suitable for business cards, brochures, large posters, and professional printing services. Use for anything that will be printed or displayed at large sizes.
LinkedIn Profile Photo Requirements
LinkedIn requires profile photos to be between 400x400 and 7680x4320 pixels, under 8MB. JPG or PNG format. The platform crops to a circle, so center your face in the frame. Recommended: 1000x1000 pixels or larger for best quality across all devices. Background should be professional (avoid busy patterns, other people, or distracting elements).
Privacy & Performance
Your photos never leave your device. All AI processing happens locally in your browser with no uploads. The model runs on your hardware (GPU if available). This makes it completely private and free to use with unlimited headshots. Processing takes 2-4 seconds on modern devices.